How Copilot Enhanced the Photos App in Windows 11 with AI?

Microsoft is weaving artificial intelligence into every part of Windows, and adding Copilot into its system is one of the biggest moves they've made lately. At first, this news spread far and wide. But the story has evolved, and the latest news shows that Windows 11's Photo app will be getting some new tools powered by artificial intelligence.

 

Recent rumors swirling around have hinted at the upcoming AI enhancements for familiar apps like Camera, Paint, and Photos, and it seems those rumors are true. Microsoft is set to introduce artificial intelligence features into these programs. Paint, previously known as "Cocreator", was the first hint of these enhancements turning into a reality.

 

This scoop came to light thanks to PhantomOcean3 on X, previously known as Twitter. They shared some early insights and screenshots showcasing what to expect, even before an official statement was made.

 

Looking forward, the update carrying these AI capabilities is labeled as 2024.11030.22001.0. Those using Windows 11 and waiting to update their Photos app should go ahead with the update to not miss out. With this step, it's worth noting the substantial progress being made with AI integration into these applications.

 

The Microsoft Photos app is getting a Windows Copilot plugin, which is used for actions like creating/viewing slideshows and setting the desktop background. It's available with app version 2024.11030.22001.0. pic.twitter.com/WOyXRjrxaj

— PhantomOcean3 🌳 (@PhantomOfEarth) March 28, 2024

 

The Photos app in Windows 11 now includes a special feature where Copilot helps users make, find, or pick backgrounds using pictures. You can find this option on a sidebar where Copilot is.

 

What's really interesting about adding Copilot to the Photos app is it lets the app understand what's in pictures, like people or things, because it uses a tool that can read pictures (OCR). This means you can cut out people or things from a picture and put them somewhere else in that same picture.

 

This update brings the Photos app closer to what you can do on phones, like Androids or iPhones, with smart technology. We're looking forward to seeing more smart features like this in Windows 11.