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Microsoft Tests AI-Powered Features in Notepad, Paint, and Snipping Tool

The new tools, including a text generator in Notepad and advanced AI capabilities in Paint and Snipping Tool, are available for Windows Insiders on Copilot+ PCs.

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Overview

  • Microsoft has introduced an AI-powered 'Write' feature in Notepad that generates text from user prompts or refines existing content.
  • The Paint app now includes an AI-driven Sticker generator for creating custom stickers and an Object select tool for isolating image elements.
  • Snipping Tool gains new AI features, including a Perfect screenshot tool for precise captures and a Color picker for identifying color codes.
  • These features are currently in preview for Windows Insiders on Canary and Dev channels, limited to Copilot+ PCs, with no general availability date announced.
  • Users must sign in with a Microsoft account to access these AI tools, which operate on a credit system tied to Microsoft 365 subscriptions.