Introduction
Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels are in for a treat as Microsoft initiates the rollout of updates for Snipping Tool and Paint. This latest development brings several enhancements to these essential tools, offering users more creative freedom and functionality.Snipping Tool Updates
Versions: 11.2404.37.0, 11.2404.39.0, 11.2404.40.0- Introduces support for emojis, allowing users to add fun and expressive elements to their screenshots. Emojis can be easily inserted from the Shapes toolbar, resized, and repositioned on the canvas.
- Features QR code detection within screenshots, enabling convenient access to links directly on the PC.
- Enhancements to shape manipulation based on user feedback, including the ability to adjust the opacity of shape fill and outline colors.
- Reintroduction of the ruler tool in the "See more" dropdown, providing users with added flexibility in their editing process.
- Introduction of visual search integrated with Bing within Snipping Tool, facilitating quick identification of similar images and objects by right-clicking on a screenshot or using the toolbar option.
Paint Update
Version: 11.2404.42.0- Transition from Paint Cocreator to Image Creator, maintaining the same functionality while sporting a new name. Image Creator assists users in creating stunning digital artwork by translating brief descriptions into visual creations.
- Users can continue to share feedback on Image Creator via the Feedback Hub under Apps > Paint.
Availability and User Feedback
- These updates are gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, with the intention to assess user feedback and experience before wider distribution.- Microsoft encourages users to share their thoughts and suggestions through the Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Snipping Tool and Apps > Paint for Snipping Tool and Paint, respectively.
As the community explores these refreshed tools, Microsoft anticipates valuable insights to refine and enhance the user experience. Stay engaged, provide feedback, and keep a lookout for these updates as they make their way to Windows Insider channels.
