This tutorial will show you how to use Generative Fill in the Microsoft Paint app on a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC.
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.
Starting with Paint app version 11.2410.28.0 and higher, Microsoft introduced Generative Fill.
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.
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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
blogs.windows.com
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.
support.microsoft.com
To use Generative Fill, you will need to sign in to Paint with your Microsoft account on a Copilot+ PC.
EXAMPLE: Generative Fill in Microsoft Paint
Here's How:
1 Open an image you want to edit in the Paint app.
2 Click/tap on the Select button on the toolbar, and select Rectangle or Free-form in the drop menu for how you want to select an area on the image. (see screenshot below)
3 Select an area on the image you want to add at, and click/tap on the Generative fill button on the pop-up menu. (see screenshot below)
4 Type a description of what you want to add at the selected area, and click/tap on Create. (see screenshots below)
5 If you don’t like what was generated, you can refine by editing your text prompt or click/tap on the Try again button to re-generate. Repeat until you have a generated image you want to add. (see screenshot below)
6 You can click/tap on the Previous and Next buttons on the prompt's toolbar to cycle through these generated images. (see screenshot below)
7 If you don't want to add any of the generated images, you can click/tap on the Cancel (X) button to close Generative Fill without any changes made. (see screenshot below)
8 Click/tap on Keep if you want to add the current generated image at the selected area. (see screenshot below)
9 You can now save your changes if wanted. (see screenshot below)
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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