Photo Editing

Microsoft Paint Is Getting a Photoshop Feature for Free

MS Paint is getting background removal very soon.

In some of my past stories, I’ve chatted about all sorts of cool stuff in the world of photo and video editing. You can find those links below.

But today, I wanna dive into the latest buzz — a new Photoshop trick that’s creeping its way into good ol’ Microsoft Paint!

Guess what Microsoft has up its sleeve for all of us Windows users? They’re rolling out an exciting update for the good ol’ Paint app! Yep, you heard me right, Paint is getting a fancy new feature that lets you magically remove backgrounds from images with just one click. Can you believe it? And the best part? You don’t need to be a Photoshop wizard to do it!

So, here’s the scoop: Microsoft has unleashed a sneak peek of this cool feature in their latest Windows Insider builds. They spilled the beans on their blog. Right now, you can get your hands on this nifty tool if you’re using the Canary or Dev Channels, rocking version 11.2306.30.0 of Windows.

Now, let me break it down for you. Microsoft has gone ahead and stuck a “Remove Background” option right up there on the top ribbon of Paint. It’s as easy as pie! Click on that, and poof, the background disappears like magic. But hold on, there’s more. You’re not just limited to zapping the entire background; you can use the select tool to be more precise.

Honestly, this is a game-changer for Paint. Look, we all know Paint won’t be stealing Photoshop’s thunder anytime soon, but who cares? Adding some extra oomph to this classic tool is always welcome. After all, most of us have smartphones with cameras, and we snap photos left and right. But do we all need to shell out big bucks for Photoshop? Nah, fam!

Now, let’s talk about background removal. It’s one of those tasks that can be a real pain in the you-know-what. Sure, Photoshop has had this feature since the dawn of time, but let’s be real, it’s like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

Paint’s new trick, though, is perfect for the job. If it does what it promises, I can see my Photoshop usage taking a nosedive. Goodbye, complicated software; hello, simplicity!

But hey, let’s not kid ourselves. Background removal isn’t always a walk in the park. When you’re dealing with backgrounds that resemble a Picasso painting — full of colors, lines, and funky lighting — things can get tricky. If it were a breeze, Microsoft would’ve given us this ages ago.

So, what’s the real test? How well will it handle a variety of images over time? That’s the million-dollar question. I know I’ll be putting it through its paces as soon as it’s available to the masses.

Final Words

Kudos to Microsoft for spicing up Paint with this awesome background removal feature.

It’s a step in the right direction for those of us who don’t want to break the bank on Photoshop and just need a quick and easy way to make our photos pop.

I’m excited to see how this tool evolves and helps us all become amateur photo-editing pros. Cheers to Microsoft and the Paint crew!

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References

Background Removal in Paint begins rolling out to Windows Insiders.

Microsoft Adds Photoshop-Like Background Removal Feature to Paint.

Microsoft Paint is getting updated with one of Photoshop’s most commonly used tools.

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