Exploring the New Background Removal Feature in the Latest Windows Paint App Update

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Windows Insiders are set to receive an update for the Paint app, introducing a new feature – background removal. This tool allows users to automatically remove the background of any image in just one click, leaving a smooth cutout of the subject.

Windows Insiders Get a Taste of Background Removal in Paint

Exciting news for Windows Insiders! An update for the Paint app is rolling out, introducing a game-changing feature: background removal. This new feature is now available for Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels (version 11.2306.30.0).

What’s New: Background Removal

With the introduction of background removal, users can now effortlessly remove the background of any image with just one click. This feature can detect the subject from the entire canvas or from a selection using the selection tool.

“With background removal, you can now remove the background of any image automatically in just one click leaving a smooth cutout of the subject.”

How to Use the New Feature

To get started, simply paste or import content onto the canvas and click on the new remove background button in the toolbar. For more specific edits, users can also use the rectangle select to specify an area for background removal.

Important Update Information

Please note, an earlier version of this update (version 11.2306.28.0) was released earlier today and includes a bug where a confidentiality banner is shown. The newer update (version 11.2306.30.0) will correct this issue.

Feedback Wanted

As always, the Windows team is eager to hear feedback from the community. Users can file feedback in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Paint.

“We love getting feedback from the community and we will be looking out for your thoughts and suggestions on this update!”

Stay tuned for more updates and improvements as Windows continues to enhance user experience.

  • The Paint app update is rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels (version11.2306.30.0).
  • The new feature, background removal, can detect the subject from the entire canvas or from a selection using the selection tool.
  • To use the feature, paste or import content onto the canvas and click on the new remove background button in the toolbar.
  • An earlier version of this update (version 11.2306.28.0) had a bug where a confidentiality banner was shown, which will be corrected in the newer update (version11.2306.30.0).
  • Feedback on the update can be filed in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Paint.
  • From the Windows Blog



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