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Mauro Huculak

I switched from Photoshop to Microsoft Paint for these image editing tools on Windows 11

Microsoft Paint AI features.

On Windows 11, the Microsoft Paint app has seen a significant transformation in the past few years from being a forgotten app to an experience that can now tackle multiple editing tasks previously only available on advanced programs like Adobe Photoshop, thanks to the integration of AI-powered features.

If you have been using Photoshop or another advanced image editing software for a long time, you probably won't (completely) be switching to the Paint app. However, the image editing app built into Windows 11 includes a few features worth trying, which can be particularly useful for everyday users. These features include working with layers, removing backgrounds or objects from images, and creating new objects or digital art with AI.

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