5 AI Tools in Windows 11 Photos App That Will Transform Your Photo Editing
Discover Windows 11 Photos app’s powerful AI features—Generative Erase, Background Removal, Text Extraction, Relight, and Smart Search—to effortlessly remove objects, adjust lighting, extract text, and locate images using natural language
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Windows 11’s built-in Photos app now offers a suite of intelligent AI tools that streamline everyday editing tasks—no third-party software needed. Here's a look at its five game-changing features:
1. Generative Erase
Remove unwanted objects with a brush. The app reconstructs the background seamlessly, often making it appear untouched .
2. Background Removal
Automatically separate your subject from the backdrop, creating clean cutouts for use in presentations or social media graphics
3. Text Extractor
Select and copy text directly from images—ideal for pulling quotes from recipes, signs, or documents—thanks to integrated OCR capabilities.
4. Relight
Add or reposition virtual light sources to adjust mood and focus. You can control brightness, color, angle, and use built-in presets for instant effects.
5. Improved AI-Powered Search
Find photos using natural phrases like “beach sunset” or “birthday party”—thanks to semantic indexing and AI-driven image recognition.
Why It Matters
All-in-one convenience: No need to juggle multiple apps—Photos app consolidates tools you’d otherwise find elsewhere.
Time-saving: From clean edits to quick exports, everything happens in just a few clicks.
Copilot integration: On Copilot+ PCs, you also get File Explorer shortcuts and extra enhancements tied to Microsoft’s AI assistant.
