Microsoft has just released a new surprise for some members of the Windows Insider program. It’s a new version of Microsoft’s Photos app that has included integration with the company’s newer, AI-based photo designer.
in a blog post, Microsoft says the new image version is available to members of the Canary and Dev channels in the Windows Insider program. It’s only available for Windows 11 users in the US, UK, Australia, Ireland, India, and New Zealand.
Here is the post:
Combining a photo app with a designer
We’re adding a new way to unlock the creative potential of your photos using 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 your default web browser.
Send a photo from photos to the designer.
Once you’re in Designer, you can apply templates, add visuals, and use AI tools to help you customize your image. For example, try using AI to create a new custom background for your photo using these simple steps:
When your image is selected, click “Remove Background” on the toolbar.
Click Visuals in the left pane and select Create to create a custom image background from the prompt.
Click on the desired created image to insert it on the canvas.
From the toolbar, select Set as Background to place the generated image behind your image.
A designer editing experience that shows the background replacement.
If you’re a member of the Canary or Dev channels of the Windows Insider program in countries where this new version of the app launches, you’ll need to update Photos to run on version 2024.11040.16001.0 or higher.
You’ll also need a free Microsoft account to access Designer. These users can submit their feedback on this new photos feature in the feedback hub below Apps > Photos.