Microsoft intends to take a leap in quality in its drawing and editing tools and is going to start taking seriously the potential of Paint in Windows 11. The application has undergone some changes in the last year as a better usability of layers, more options for brushes and eraser sizes and the ability to modify the background of images.
The latest version of Windows 11 Insider is available for Canary and Dev channel users and has given some clues about the changes that Microsoft is preparing for this design tool. Paint version 11.2402.32.0 will integrate more advanced editing options such as the ability to work in layers, transparency levels, a dark mode and removal of the background in images.
Microsoft is also testing how to integrate a slider from which to include shortcuts and select size options. The technology giant’s goal is to improve the experience of selecting the size of brushes and erasers by adding a wider range of options and a preview on the canvas as users move over it, it has been reported. How-To Geek.
Paint aims to compete with Photoshop with the latest updates
Microsoft Paint is far from competing with professional programs like Photoshop, but these new features can be a big boost for this basic editing tool. Paint integrates increasingly advanced Photoshop-style options such as the panel for working with layers, the ability to choose a custom background color or pattern or remove it completely.
Another option that version 11.2402.32.0 brings is “Copy visible layers” to copy and paste the content between multiple layers. Users will need to clip an area with the selection tool or use the keyboard shortcuts “Ctrl + C” (copy) to select all visible elements of a layer. Then they must drop it on the new layer with the shortcut “Ctrl + V” (paste).
These functions They are currently in beta phase and are restricted to a limited number of users, so they may not be available to all Insiders yet. Microsoft is testing Paint and it is not ruled out that it will implement some slight additional improvements as it receives feedback from early users.
Paint is not the only image editing tool that will bring new features in the coming months. Microsoft is working on a content generation model with AI that will possibly be launched at the end of the year and that could be called LiveCanvas, experts say.
