Microsoft Paint Introduces Unified Copilot Menu for AI Tools
The update, currently in preview for Windows Insiders, consolidates features like text-to-image generation and background removal into a single menu.
- Microsoft Paint now features a Copilot button that organizes its AI tools, including Generative Fill, Remove Background, Image Creator, and Cocreator, into one accessible menu.
- The update is part of the Windows 11 Insider Preview build for the Dev and Canary channels and is not yet available to all users.
- Cocreator allows users to combine text prompts with sketches to generate polished artwork, while Image Creator uses OpenAI's DALL-E model to create images from text descriptions.
- Additional features like Generative Erase and Remove Background enable users to seamlessly edit images by removing objects or backgrounds with AI assistance.
- Microsoft is also enhancing Windows Search with natural language capabilities to locate files stored in OneDrive, though this feature is limited to Copilot+ PCs.