Microsoft Paint is getting another AI feature that you probably did not ask for

Microsoft Paint used to be the default, very limited, image editor of the Windows operating system. It faced near replacement some years ago, when Microsoft decided that creating was the next big thing for Windows 10. Microsoft Paint 3D was part of that plan, which did not work out in the end.

With Paint 3D gone, Paint was once again the image editor. The rise of AI has seen an infusion of AI-related features in traditional programs on Windows. Next to Notepad, Paint already got a whole new array of AI features, including Cocreator, which has Microsoft's Copilot AI create artwork based on what you draw on the canvas.

Other AI features include creating images from prompts, generative fill and erase, and more. Soon, Windows users may start using another AI feature in Paint, according to a new post on the Microsoft website.

Restyle lets you "transform the art style of images on the canvas". It supports various preset styles, such as pop art, sketch, cyberpunk, or impressionist. Pick one, and the artificial intelligence applies the style to the image. Think of it as Notepad's rewrite option, but for images and not text.

As usual, the feature is only available on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. Those need to run a test copy of Windows 11 and wait for the Paint version 11.2509.441.0 update to be offered as an update on the system. Restyle requires a Microsoft account, which you need to sign in before you can start testing the new Paint feature.

Closing Words

Microsoft continues to add AI features to traditional applications. While these are limited to Copilot+ PCs for the most part and passive, meaning you need to actively select them to use them, one has to wonder, if that is really development-time well spend.

Has Microsoft Paint use or the use of AI in the image editor gone up noticeably in recent time? It would be interesting to know if the infusion of AI has had a positive effect on usage or if it is more a case of, "look, more AI in our products" kind of development that has little impact on the average Windows users.

Now you: what is your take on AI features in Windows? Do you use them already or try to avoid them as best as you can? Feel free to leave a comment down below.

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