Microsoft brings one of the Google Pixels best features to Windows 11

Date:
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:29:31 +0000

Description:
Microsoft takes inspiration from Google Pixel by adding a Magic Eraser-like tool to Windows 11.

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The Google Pixel series has given us some of the best phones on the market, and one thing that sets it apart from other phones is the suite of built-in generative AI features, like Best Photo and Magic Eraser. Now, thanks to an upcoming tool coming to the Windows Photos App, you wont need to buy a whole new phone just to get your hands on these types of features.

Microsoft has announced in a blog post that the Spot fix tool in the desktop Photos app will be getting an AI boost, and will now be known as Generative erase.

Generative erase will allow you to remove imperfections from your photos in a more natural-looking way, like removing random people in the background and replacing them with an AI-generated backdrop - basically, the exact same way that Magic Eraser works on a Pixel phone. Microsoft notes in the blog post that Generative erase creates a more seamless and realistic result after objects are erased from the photo, even when erasing large areas. The before-and-after is quite impressive - the AI alterations are barely noticeable at first glance. (Image credit: Windows) Keep it coming!

The example before and after image in the blog post shows a very cute dog on the beach, wearing a collar, with some people in the background. After using Generative erase, the new photo looks entirely organic, with the dog collar free and no people in the background. Even when you zoom into the photo to where the collar and people originally were, you cant see any obviously visible evidence that the image was altered at all.

Its an incredibly impressive editing job - considering that it takes very little time and zero effort - and Im very excited to see it in action when it does make its way over to Windows. It wont just be Windows 11 users who get
to enjoy the new feature, either; Microsoft will be adding the full suite of Photos AI features to Windows 10 too, proving that the older OS isnt dead
just yet.

Currently, the tool is reserved for Windows Insiders, the community of
Windows enthusiasts and developers who get early access to potential new features. However, the fact that Microsoft is publicly discussing the feature is a good sign that we will see it sooner rather than later. Alongside Generative erase, the blog notes very briefly that we could also see background blurring and removal features join the Photos app in the same upcoming update.

The company recently announced that Microsoft Paint was getting another
string of new AI features as well , so we may be seeing the beginning of a Windows-wide revamp when it comes to creative AI tools. It seems like Microsoft is putting a lot of time and effort into implementing useful generative features into its apps, which is good news for Windows users who want to experiment with artificial intelligence - without having to make a million accounts on different platforms to do so.

Via The Verge . You might also like... What is Google Gemini? Everything you need to know about Googles next-gen AI Havent got round to installing Windows 11 23H2 yet? Youll soon be forced to get the latest update You can now run Windows 11 seamlessly on Apple silicon Macs



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