This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Generative Fill feature in the Microsoft Paint app for all users in Windows 11.
The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format.
Generative Fill in Microsoft Paint allows you to enhance your artwork or any images by adding AI-generated objects seamlessly into selected areas, opening up endless creative possibilities. With generative fill, you can make edits and additions with just a few words while maintaining the existing art style of your project. Whether you’re a seasoned artist looking to add intricate details or a hobbyist experimenting with new ideas, generative fill helps you fine-tune your digital art, with just enough AI to assist you in realizing your creative vision while remaining in full control of the output.
The Generative Fill feature in the Paint app requires a Copilot+ PC.
If you prefer to not have the Generative Fill feature available in Microsoft Paint, you can disable it for all users on the PC using the DisableGenerativeFill policy CSP.
References:
Use Copilot+ PC features in Paint - Microsoft Support
Use Copilot+ PC features in the Microsoft Paint app to create amazing artwork with the help of AI using text prompts and drawing.


New AI experiences for Paint and Notepad begin rolling out to Windows Insiders
UPDATED 11/14: The below Paint and Notepad updates are beginning to rollout to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. Please note that generative fill in Paint is ONLY available on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs


You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Generative Fill in the Microsoft Paint app.
Contents
- Option One: Enable or Disable Generative Fill in Paint app in Local Group Policy Editor
- Option Two: Enable or Disable Generative Fill in Paint app using REG file
EXAMPLE: Generative Fill in Paint app enabled and disabled

The Local Group Policy Editor is only available in the Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.
All editions can use Option Two below.
1 Open the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc).
2 Navigate to the policy location below in the left pane of the Local Group Policy Editor. (see screenshot below)
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Paint
3 In the right pane of Paint, double click/tap on the Disable generative fill policy to edit it. (see screenshot above)
4 Do step 5 (Enable) or step 6 (Disable) below for what you would like to do.
5 Enable Generative Fill in Paint app
This is the default setting.
A) Select (dot) Not Configured, click/tap on OK, and go to step 7 below. (see screenshot below)
6 Disable Generative Fill in Paint app
A) Select (dot) Enabled, click/tap on OK, and go to step 7 below. (see screenshot below)
7 You can now close the Local Group Policy Editor if you like.
1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you would like to do.
2 Enable Generative Fill in Paint app
This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Enable_Generative_Fill_in_Paint_app_for_all_users.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WindowsAI\DisableGenerativeFill]
"Behavior"=dword:00102020
"highrange"=dword:00000001
"lowrange"=dword:00000000
"mergealgorithm"=dword:00000001
"policytype"=dword:00000004
"RegKeyPathRedirect"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\Paint"
"RegValueNameRedirect"="DisableGenerativeFill"
"value"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
"DisableGenerativeFill"=-
3 Disable Generative Fill in Paint app
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Disable_Generative_Fill_in_Paint_app_for_all_users.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WindowsAI\DisableGenerativeFill]
"Behavior"=dword:00102020
"highrange"=dword:00000001
"lowrange"=dword:00000000
"mergealgorithm"=dword:00000001
"policytype"=dword:00000004
"RegKeyPathRedirect"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\Paint"
"RegValueNameRedirect"="DisableGenerativeFill"
"value"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
"DisableGenerativeFill"=dword:00000001
4 Save the .reg file to your desktop.
5 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.
6 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.
7 If the Paint app is currently open, then close and reopen the Paint app to apply.
8 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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