Microsoft has introduced a new generative AI feature called Restyle to MS Paint, available in the latest Windows 11 update for select users. This update enables MS Paint users to apply artistic styles like 'pop art' to existing images within Paint version 11.2509.441.0, which is being rolled out for Windows Insiders.
Features and Availability
Restyle is part of the Copilot menu and allows users to enhance images using preset AI-generated styles. The processed images can then be integrated into the working canvas or stored as separate files. This feature is initially available to users on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs.
- MS Paint includes Restyle under Copilot.
- Available for Windows Insiders from version 11.2509.441.0.
- Focused on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs.
Market Position and Criticism
This addition brings MS Paint closer to modern image editing platforms, though it replicates functionalities found in other AI tools. Some critics regard the feature as potentially gimmicky, with concerns about its quality and the possibility of altering downloaded images to obscure unauthorized content. The introduction of Restyle follows broader updates to MS Paint as part of the Windows 11 rollout, including new brushes and layer support.
