Microsoft's latest Paint update introduces editable project files and on‑canvas opacity controls, a pair of small but pivotal features that sharply reduce the friction between casual sketches and multi‑session image projects — and bring the classic Windows app closer to being a viable, zero‑cost...
Microsoft’s Paint has stopped being merely a nostalgic utility and taken a measurable step toward becoming a practical, non-destructive image editor: the app now supports an editable project container (.paint) and a per‑tool opacity slider for its Pencil and Brush tools, both of which are...
Microsoft’s latest Paint update reframes the long‑running app as a serious low‑friction image editor by adding an editable project file format and per‑tool opacity controls — features that put Paint squarely in the conversation as a free, entry‑level alternative to Photoshop for everyday tasks...
Windows Paint is stepping up its game by incorporating a range of AI art enhancements in its latest update, version 11.2502.121.0. This transformation of the classic application into a more dynamic, AI-enabled creative tool is a nod to Microsoft's broader strategy of weaving artificial...
Microsoft’s classic Windows apps—Notepad and Paint—have been long-time staples for every Windows user. Their simplicity and free availability have made them essential tools for everything from quick note-taking to basic image editing. But as the age of artificial intelligence arrives, even these...
Hi
I just found out that you can convert a .bmp file to an Icon just by renaming the file extension.
I have always used Photoshop and a plugin that will let you save in .ico format to create icons.
But you can simply create your Icon in Windows Paint or any other graphics program and save it...