Microsoft Photos is making strides in enhancing photo editing experiences for users with its latest update, integrating AI-powered editing capabilities with Microsoft Designer directly within the Photos app. This update, currently rolling out across all Insider Channels and available on Windows 11, aims to streamline the photo editing process and empower users to edit their images like experts, all without leaving the familiar Photos app environment.
### Enhanced AI Editing Integration with Designer
The integration of Microsoft Designer within the Photos app brings a host of new AI-powered editing features to the fingertips of users. Previously, accessing Designer required navigating to a separate webpage, but now users can seamlessly edit and customize their images within the Photos app itself. This integration ensures a smooth user experience, eliminating the need to switch between multiple applications and enabling users to effortlessly refine their photos with the help of AI.
### Seamless Editing Experience
With a simple click on the "Edit with Designer" button, users can dive into a comprehensive image editing experience directly within the Photos app. The intelligent AI algorithms of Designer can identify objects within the image, making it easier for users to personalize their photos effortlessly. From erasing unwanted objects to creating artistic portrait shots with background blur, adding vibrant color pops, auto-cropping for enhanced visual impact, and experimenting with text and markup features – the possibilities for creative expression are endless.
### Language and Accessibility
Currently limited to users with Windows display language set to English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Portuguese (Brazil), this feature offers a diverse range of language options for users to engage with. Microsoft emphasizes the global accessibility and reach of this feature, available in most countries to cater to a wider audience of creative individuals looking to elevate their photo editing skills.
### Personal Microsoft Account Integration
For users looking to explore the full capabilities of Designer's AI features and seamlessly save their edits for future modifications, signing in with a free personal Microsoft account is recommended. This ensures that edits are automatically saved, allowing users to revisit and continue their editing process at their convenience.
### Upgrading to the Latest Version
To experience the latest enhancements and features offered by Microsoft Photos, users are encouraged to update their app to version number 2024.11070.12001.0 or higher. By staying up to date with the latest updates, users can take advantage of the advanced editing tools and seamless integration of Designer within the Photos app.
### Feedback and Suggestions
Microsoft values the feedback and suggestions of its users, encouraging them to share their thoughts and recommendations for further improvements. Users can provide feedback through the Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Photos, enabling Microsoft to continuously enhance the Photos app based on user insights and experiences.
With the integration of Microsoft Designer and its AI editing capabilities within the Photos app, users can elevate their photo editing skills, unleash their creativity, and transform their images with ease. This collaborative approach between Microsoft Photos and Designer paves the way for a more intuitive and seamless editing experience for Windows users.
Article based on information from Yvonne Hsieh, Principal PM Manager – Windows Photos, available at the original URL: Microsoft Photos introduces even more AI editing capabilities with Microsoft Designer