In Paint, you can now add, remove, and manage layers for the canvas of the image. If you ever used image editing applications like Photoshop, you have a good idea about layers.
Microsoft Paint: New featuresĪs part of this release, the Paint app will allow you to work with layers and transparency on '.png' files, and you will now get the ability to create different types of artwork and remove the background of images using AI. This how-to guide will dive into the new features coming to the Paint app on Windows 11. In this wave of updates, the Paint app is getting at least four significant features, and everyone is powered by AI, including layers, support for transparency, Cocreator, and the ability to remove backgrounds.Īlthough Microsoft is touting the new features for Paint as components of the update available with the 2023 release, these updates are available through the Microsoft Store, and you have to update the app manually or wait until the new version downloads automatically on your computer. As part of the messy 2023 update rollout, in addition to many new features and improvements, Windows 11 is also getting various updates for its inbox apps with AI functionalities, and even the Microsoft Paint app is getting a few new capabilities.
