Microsoft Photos App Gets AI Magic: Introducing Generative Erase and More

Microsoft has rolled out a new editing feature, Generative Erase, for its Photos app on Arm64 devices and Windows 10, enhancing photo editing capabilities. Similar to Google's Magic Eraser, Generative Erase employs AI to seamlessly remove unwanted objects or distractions from photos, offering realistic results, even with large erasure areas.

This feature, along with other AI edits like Blur background, and Remove and Replace background, is now available on Windows 11 for Arm64 devices and marks the first time these features are accessible on Windows 10.

Microsoft emphasizes ongoing commitment to AI advancements, hinting at upcoming groundbreaking features in Windows 11, such as natural language search and an advanced Copilot.

Generative Erase: Elevating Photo Editing with AI Precision

Generative Erase, Microsoft's latest addition to the Photos app, empowers users to effortlessly eliminate distractions from their images, rivaling Google's Magic Eraser. This AI-powered tool enhances the Spot fix feature, ensuring a more natural and realistic outcome when erasing objects or clutter from photos, even in larger areas.

To utilize Generative Erase, users navigate to Edit Image, choose the Erase option, and then brush over the objects to be removed, adjusting brush size for precision. This feature is set to transform photo editing on Windows devices, providing users with advanced AI capabilities.

How to Use Generative Erase:

1. Open the Photos app and select the image you want to edit.

2. Click on "Edit image" and choose the "Erase" option.

3. Use the brush tool to carefully select the objects or areas you want to remove.

4. Adjust the brush size for precise control.

5. Watch as the unwanted elements magically disappear, leaving behind a cleaner and more polished image.

Expanding AI Editing Options for Windows Users

Beyond Generative Erase, Microsoft is making a range of AI editing features available to a wider audience. These include:

• Blur Background: Create a professional-looking portrait effect by blurring the background of your photos.

• Remove and Replace Background: Completely remove the background from your image and replace it with a new one, opening up endless creative possibilities.

Availability:

• Windows 11 (Arm64 devices): All current AI editing features, including Generative Erase, Blur Background, and Remove and Replace Background, are now available.

• Windows 10: For the first time, Windows 10 users gain access to all the AI editing features previously exclusive to Windows 11.

AI Editing Features Expand to Windows 10: A Comprehensive Update for Users

In addition to Generative Erase, Microsoft's Photos app brings AI editing features to Windows 10, catering to a broader user base. Features like Blur background, Remove, and Replace background, which were exclusive to Windows 11, are now accessible on Windows 10. The rollout is underway for Windows Insiders in all channels, ensuring users can enjoy the enhanced editing tools by updating their Photos app to the latest version.

Future AI Developments in Windows Ecosystem

Microsoft's commitment to AI innovation extends beyond the current update. With Windows 11, users can anticipate groundbreaking features, including natural language search and an advanced Copilot. Microsoft continues to integrate AI capabilities into various apps like Photos, Outlook, and Notepad, promising a more intelligent and user-friendly Windows experience in the future.