Microsoft has just released another surprise news for some members of the Windows Insider program. It’s a new version of the Microsoft Photos app that includes integration with the company’s newest AI-powered image maker.
In a blog post, Microsoft says the new Photos version is available to members of the Windows Insider Program’s Canary and Dev channels. It is also only available to Windows 11 users in the US, UK, Australia, Ireland, India, and New Zealand.
Here is the message:
Photos app integration with Designer
We’re adding a new way to unlock the creative potential of your images through Designer. Simply click the Designer button in the title bar when viewing a single image in the Photos app, and your image will open Designer in the default web browser.
Send an image from Photos to Designer.
Once in Designer, you can apply templates, add visuals, and use AI tools to help you further personalize your photo. For example, try using AI to generate a new custom background for your photo by following these simple steps:
Once your photo is selected, click “Remove Background” in the toolbar.
Click Visuals in the left pane and select Generate to create a custom image background from a prompt.
Click on the desired generated image to insert it on the canvas.
From the toolbar, select Set as Background to place the generated image behind your photo.
Designer’s editing experience showing swapping the background.
If you are a member of the Windows Insider Program Canary or Dev channels in countries where this new version of the app is rolling out, you will need to update Photos to work on version 2024.11040.16001.0 or higher.
You will also need a free Microsoft account to access Designer. These users can provide feedback on this new Photos feature in the Feedback Hub under Apps > Photos.
