Windows 10: Microsoft is bringing Designer's AI editor to Windows 11's Photos app

Microsoft has announced that it is adding some new AI features to the Photos app on Windows 11. The options will be powered by Microsoft Designer's AI.

As you may be aware, the Microsoft Photos app already has a button that lets you edit an image in Designer online. Clicking on the button opens https://designer.microsoft.com in your web browser, with the image loaded and ready for editing. This is the experience that Microsoft is changing, the company wants to allow users to edit the images with Designer directly.

Microsoft Photos app gains AI-powered editing tools


The Photos app is gaining options to use Designer's AI to erase objects, blur the background, use generative erase to remove backgrounds or replace them, automatically crop images, etc. You can also use apply filters, or make adjustments to the brightness, contrast or saturation of the photos. Designer offers various options to add text or markup the images.



The AI features in the Windows 11 Photos app are available for users who have opted into the Windows Insider Program. Microsoft says that the AI experience is currently available for the following Windows display languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Portuguese (Brazil). You will need the Photos app version number 2024.11070.12001.0 or above, and sign in to your Microsoft account to use Designer's AI features. Signing in to your account will allow the app to save your edits.

Note: I couldn't test the features, so I can't say how they work. (Images: via Microsoft)

The announcement also mentions that these advanced options in Microsoft Designer are coming soon to Edge. Microsoft has also introduced Designer for Copilot Pro subscribers, which will allowing users to create images and designs in Word or PowerPoint. Word users will soon be able to ask the AI to create a banner for their documents based on the document's contents.

Microsoft Designer is now available for Android and iOS


On a side note, Microsoft also announced the general availability of a standalone Microsoft Designer app. The app was in beta for a while, but is now available for users on Windows, iOS and Android devices. It is a free app which you can use to create generative images and designs on your mobile device, for instance, to create a birthday card.



Microsoft has been adding AI features to many apps on Windows 11 including Notepad, Paint, Snipping Tool, Edge browser, and in its Office apps. And of course, Windows 11 comes with the Copilot app. The Redmond company faced backlash from security experts when it unveiled Recall, a feature that captures the content of the screen once every 5 minutes, and makes the data searchable via user interactions with the AI. Microsoft had to react to the concerns quickly, and removed Recall from Copilot PCs. However, the Silicon Valley mogul has been working on adding features to Recall. It is possible that the controversial feature could be included as part of the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 Update.

AI has been slowly but steadily creeping into Windows apps, and this is rather concerning. Features like Spell Check are welcome, but why add these intrusive AI features to offline apps like Notepad, Paint or Photos? It would have been better if the company left the apps alone, and instead offered the AI experiences separately, or via the Copilot app.

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Issues with Microsoft photo editor

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. Since when are you facing this issue?
   
2. Are you aware of any changes made on your computer recently?
   
3. What exactly happen when you try to use the Photo editor?
   
4. Which version of Windows are you currently using?
   

I understand you are facing issues with Photo editor application, if you are using the Photo editor app which is downloaded from Microsoft Store, I suggest you to refer the following article and try few troubleshooting
steps to fix issues with Photo editor
and check if that helps.

Microsoft has replaced Photo Editor with Microsoft Office Picture Manager, a new photo editing and cataloging program in Office 2010, in Office 2007, and in Office 2003.

If the application has been removed from your PC, when you install Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2007, or Microsoft Office 2003, I suggest you to refer the following article to reinstall

Photo Editor and check if that helps.

Reply back with the information, to help you further.

Hope it helps.

Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

WINDOWS 10 MICROSOFT PHOTO APP

Hello,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

The Photos app brings together pictures from all your devices using OneDrive, so that you can browse them by date, album or folder. It also automatically enhances photos, and creates albums for you, to showcase your best shots.

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps:

Method 1:

I suggest you to change the Default apps in the setting app and verify the result. You may follow the steps in the below:

• Go to settings and system.
  
• Click on Default Apps and select the appropriately.
  

Method 2:

I suggest you to reinstall Photo app using the PowerShell command
and reinstall using the Windows store. Follow the below steps.

• Open the　Start　menu, type　Windows PowerShell　in the search bar.
  
• Right click on the　Windows　PowerShell　and select　Run as　administrator.
  
• Enter the below command to uninstall the Photo app.
  

• 　　get-appxpackage　　*Microsoft.Windows.Photos* | remove-appxpackage
  

More reference:

Get help with Microsoft Photos app - Microsoft Support

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

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Introducing a big update to Windows 11 making the everyday easier including bringing the new AI-powered Bing to the taskbar

Introducing a big update to Windows 11 making the everyday easier including bringing the new AI-powered Bing to the taskbar | Windows Experience Blog

The following notes coincide with the Windows 11 22H2 update released on Feb 28th, 2023.

• New AI-powered Bing to the taskbar: A major update to Windows 11 that adds the new Bing in the taskbar and other features that make the PC more relevant and useful in the age of AI.
  

• Additional new Windows 11 features in the update, designed to make your everyday easier: More new features from across the team that aim to simplify and enhance various aspects of using Windows 11, such as connecting with phones, video calling, getting help and accessing widgets.
  

• Introducing Phone Link for iOS in preview: A preview of Phone Link for iOS that allows iPhone users to link their devices to their Windows 11 PCs and receive calls and texts without interruption.
  

• Android phone users get an even richer experience: Some improvements for Android users who use Phone Link, such as activating personal hotspot, transferring browser sessions and accessing recent websites from their phones on their PCs.
  

• Broadcast your best self, right when you need to with advanced AI: Windows Studio Effects, a collection of audio and video effects powered by advanced AI that enable users to customize their video calling experience with features like eye contact, background blur and voice focus. It also mentions some new devices that support these features.
  

• Connect in more ways with a simple click: Chat with Microsoft Teams integration that makes it easier for users to communicate with their contacts from their desktops on the taskbar. It also mentions a revamped signature experience that allows users to preview their video and jump straight into a call or share a call link through any app.
  

• Providing help is easier than ever with the redesigned Quick Assist app: Quick Assist app that helps users provide technical assistance to family and friends remotely. It also mentions some new capabilities like switching between screen sharing and full control and using a laser pointer to highlight things on screen.
  

• More of the news and information you care about is just a swipe away: Some new Widgets that deliver important information at a glance, such as Phone Link, Xbox Game Pass, Meta and Spotify. It also provides information on developer tools to create widgets for Windows customers.
  

• Enhancing your touch experience: Some enhancements for touch experiences on Windows 11 devices, such as touch controls for Snap, haptics feedback for virtual keyboard and voice typing with auto punctuation.