AI Powers Up Windows Paint & Notepad: A Quick How-To Guide
Tech companies are going all-in on artificial intelligence, and even basic tools like Windows Paint and Notepad are getting AI upgrades. These updates bring image and text generation capabilities right to your fingertips. Here's how to use Copilot in these classic Windows apps.
Copilot in Paint: Image Generation and Editing
Paint is no longer just for basic image editing. With Copilot, you now have access to three AI-powered options: Image Creator, Generative Erase, and Remove Background.
- Image Creator: Describe what you want to see, from "a giraffe on a beach" to "a spaceship in the shape of a pineapple," choose a style, and let Copilot generate images for you.
- Generative Erase: Easily remove unwanted objects or people from your pictures. Use the brush to select the area and let Paint intelligently fill in the background.
- Remove Background: Instantly remove the background behind the main subject of your image, perfect for creating clean cutouts.
Keep in mind that while Generative Erase and Remove Background are free, Image Creator uses AI credits that come with a Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscription.
Copilot in Notepad: Text Rewriting and Tweaking
Notepad isn't just a simple text editor anymore. Copilot helps you rewrite and refine your writing. Select the text you want to modify, click the Copilot button, and choose from options like:
- Make shorter/Make longer: Adjust the length of your text.
- Change tone: Make your text more inspirational, formal, casual, or humorous.
- Change format: Transform your text into a list, marketing speak, or even poetry.
- Rewrite: Access a comprehensive set of options for changing length, tone, and format, with previews of the rewritten text.
Like Image Creator in Paint, using Copilot in Notepad extensively may require AI credits from a Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscription. If you'd rather not use these AI tools, you can disable the Copilot button in the settings.
Source: Wired