Microsoft is revolutionizing the user experience of the Windows 11 Photo app by introducing artificial intelligence capabilities to blur, remove, or replace backgrounds, with the option to save images in PNG format.
This AI-powered background removal tool in the Windows 11 Photo app, akin to the one found in the Paint app, utilizes artificial intelligence to accurately detect objects and faces in images, users can now enjoy options like blurring, complete removal, and replacement.
The Microsoft Photos app now has image background removal and replacement. (app version 2023.11110.8002.0, should be rolling out to all Insider channels) pic.twitter.com/Z1u2b5laZk
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This new feature empowers users to control the intensity of blurring and brush size, allowing for easy shading or removal of any part of the image, this advancement enhances the app’s ability to accurately detect objects and darken backgrounds while retaining focus on the intended subject.
Additionally, the app update offers the flexibility to choose a solid background color or apply suitable shadows, making image customization more versatile.
The AI enhancements are available for testing in version 2023.11110.8002.0 of the Photo app and are currently exclusive to users in the Windows Insider Program Canary channel, the news also highlights minor changes in the user interface layout to improve the overall user experience.
