{"id":345200,"date":"2025-05-22T15:01:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T22:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=345200"},"modified":"2025-05-22T15:03:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T22:03:09","slug":"windows-insiders-ai-paint-snipping-tool-notepad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-insiders-ai-paint-snipping-tool-notepad\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows Insiders Get Exciting AI-Powered Updates to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad in Latest Canary and Dev Preview Build"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\">\n<p class=\"my-0\">Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels are receiving a significant update to some of the platform\u2019s most iconic apps: Paint, Snipping Tool, and <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/tag\/notepad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notepad<\/a>. Announced on May 22, 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.windows.com\/windows-insider\/2025\/05\/22\/paint-snipping-tool-and-notepad-updates-with-new-features-begin-rolling-out-to-windows-insiders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">by Dave Grochocki on the official Windows Insider Blog<\/a>, these enhancements bring new AI-driven features and improved usability, further integrating Microsoft\u2019s Copilot AI ecosystem into the everyday Windows experience<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"paint-creative-ai-stickers-smart-selection-and-a-n\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Paint: Creative AI Stickers, Smart Selection, and a New Welcome Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Paint (version 11.2504.451.0)<\/strong> introduces three major new features aimed at both new and seasoned users:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Sticker Generator:<\/strong> This AI-powered tool allows users to create custom stickers simply by typing a prompt. For example, typing \u201ca cat wearing sunglasses\u201d will generate a set of unique stickers based on the description. Users can apply these stickers directly to their canvas, copy them for use in other apps, or save them for later. The new Stickers option in the Paint toolbar provides quick access to recently generated stickers. Note: The sticker generator requires a Copilot+ PC and a Microsoft account. <img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"345212\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-insiders-ai-paint-snipping-tool-notepad\/paint-stickers\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Stickers-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1063,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Paint-Stickers\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Stickers-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Stickers-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-345212 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Stickers-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Insiders Get Exciting AI-Powered Updates to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad in Latest Preview Build\" width=\"1063\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Stickers-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1063w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Stickers-150x102.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Stickers-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=212&amp;ssl=1 212w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Stickers-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=425&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Stickers-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=637&amp;ssl=1 637w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Stickers-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=850&amp;ssl=1 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1063px) 100vw, 1063px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Object Select:<\/strong> Leveraging AI, the new object select tool enables users to isolate and edit individual elements within an image with pinpoint accuracy. This feature is designed for intuitive editing, making it easy to select and manipulate specific parts of a drawing or photo. <img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"345211\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-insiders-ai-paint-snipping-tool-notepad\/paint-object-select\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Object-Select-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1087,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Paint-Object-Select\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Object-Select-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Object-Select-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-345211\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Object-Select-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Insiders Get Exciting AI-Powered Updates to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad in Latest Preview Build\" width=\"1087\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Object-Select-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1087w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Object-Select-150x99.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Object-Select-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=217&amp;ssl=1 217w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Object-Select-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=434&amp;ssl=1 434w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Object-Select-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=652&amp;ssl=1 652w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Object-Select-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=869&amp;ssl=1 869w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1087px) 100vw, 1087px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Welcome Experience:<\/strong> A new welcome dialog helps users discover and learn about Paint\u2019s latest features. This can be revisited at any time by clicking the megaphone icon in the toolbar, ensuring both newcomers and returning users can quickly get up to speed. <img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"345210\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-insiders-ai-paint-snipping-tool-notepad\/paint-getting-started-exp\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Getting-Started-Exp-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1087,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Paint-Getting-Started-Exp\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Getting-Started-Exp-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Getting-Started-Exp-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-345210\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Getting-Started-Exp-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Insiders Get Exciting AI-Powered Updates to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad in Latest Preview Build\" width=\"1087\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Getting-Started-Exp-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1087w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Getting-Started-Exp-150x99.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Getting-Started-Exp-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=217&amp;ssl=1 217w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Getting-Started-Exp-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=434&amp;ssl=1 434w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Getting-Started-Exp-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=652&amp;ssl=1 652w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Getting-Started-Exp-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=869&amp;ssl=1 869w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1087px) 100vw, 1087px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"snipping-tool-perfect-screenshot-and-color-picker\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Snipping Tool: Perfect Screenshot and Color Picker<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Snipping Tool (version 11.2504.38.0)<\/strong> receives two powerful new tools:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Perfect Screenshot:<\/strong> This AI-powered feature allows users to capture precisely the content they want on screen, eliminating the need for manual cropping or resizing after the fact. Users can activate perfect screenshot via the Snipping Tool capture toolbar or by holding the Ctrl key while selecting a region. The tool intelligently resizes the selection based on the content, ensuring a perfect capture every time. Perfect screenshot is available only on Copilot+ PCs. <img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"345209\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-insiders-ai-paint-snipping-tool-notepad\/snipping-tool-perfect-screenshot\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Perfect-Screenshot-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1074,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Snipping-Tool-Perfect-Screenshot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Perfect-Screenshot-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Perfect-Screenshot-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-345209\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Perfect-Screenshot-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Insiders Get Exciting AI-Powered Updates to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad in Latest Preview Build\" width=\"1074\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Perfect-Screenshot-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1074w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Perfect-Screenshot-150x101.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Perfect-Screenshot-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=214&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Perfect-Screenshot-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=429&amp;ssl=1 429w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Perfect-Screenshot-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=644&amp;ssl=1 644w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Perfect-Screenshot-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=859&amp;ssl=1 859w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1074px) 100vw, 1074px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Color Picker:<\/strong> A new color picker tool lets users select and inspect any color on their screen, displaying HEX, RGB, or HSL values. Zooming in with the mouse wheel or Ctrl shortcuts allows for even greater precision. This feature is ideal for designers, developers, and anyone needing to match colors for projects.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"345208\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-insiders-ai-paint-snipping-tool-notepad\/snipping-tool-color-picker\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Color-Picker-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"720,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Snipping-Tool-Color-Picker\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Color-Picker-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Color-Picker-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-345208\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Color-Picker-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Insiders Get Exciting AI-Powered Updates to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad in Latest Preview Build\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Color-Picker-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Color-Picker-150x150.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Color-Picker-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=288&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Color-Picker-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snipping-Tool-Color-Picker-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"notepad-ai-powered-writing-assistance\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Notepad: AI-Powered Writing Assistance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Notepad (version 11.2504.46.0)<\/strong> now features generative AI integration:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"345207\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-insiders-ai-paint-snipping-tool-notepad\/notepad_write\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Notepad_Write.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1274,642\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Notepad_Write\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Notepad_Write.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Notepad_Write.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-345207\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Notepad_Write.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Insiders Get Exciting AI-Powered Updates to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad in Latest Preview Build\" width=\"1274\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Notepad_Write.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1274w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Notepad_Write-150x76.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Notepad_Write.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=254&amp;ssl=1 254w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Notepad_Write.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=509&amp;ssl=1 509w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Notepad_Write.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=764&amp;ssl=1 764w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Notepad_Write.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1019&amp;ssl=1 1019w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Write Feature:<\/strong> Users can <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/enhance-your-writing-with-ai-in-notepad-4088b954-c97b-46dc-813f-959be01746d5?preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">draft new content or expand existing text using AI<\/a>. By placing the cursor or selecting text, right-clicking, and choosing \u201cWrite\u201d (or using the Copilot menu or <strong>Ctrl + Q<\/strong> shortcut), users can enter a prompt and receive AI-generated output directly in their document. The output can be kept or discarded, and users can refine it further with follow-up prompts. To use this feature, a Microsoft account is required, and Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, Enterprise, or Copilot Pro subscribers can use AI credits for extended usage. AI features can be disabled in app settings if preferred.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"345206\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-insiders-ai-paint-snipping-tool-notepad\/99ae1ff9-1094-4d3d-aa48-c4bc5211bda3-2\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/99ae1ff9-1094-4d3d-aa48-c4bc5211bda3.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"934,525\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"99ae1ff9-1094-4d3d-aa48-c4bc5211bda3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/99ae1ff9-1094-4d3d-aa48-c4bc5211bda3.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/99ae1ff9-1094-4d3d-aa48-c4bc5211bda3.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-345206\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/99ae1ff9-1094-4d3d-aa48-c4bc5211bda3.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Insiders Get Exciting AI-Powered Updates to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad in Latest Preview Build\" width=\"934\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/99ae1ff9-1094-4d3d-aa48-c4bc5211bda3.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 934w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/99ae1ff9-1094-4d3d-aa48-c4bc5211bda3-150x84.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/99ae1ff9-1094-4d3d-aa48-c4bc5211bda3.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=373&amp;ssl=1 373w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/99ae1ff9-1094-4d3d-aa48-c4bc5211bda3.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=560&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/99ae1ff9-1094-4d3d-aa48-c4bc5211bda3.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=747&amp;ssl=1 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"community-feedback-and-availability\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Community Feedback and Availability<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft encourages Windows Insiders to share their feedback via the Feedback Hub (<strong>WIN + F<\/strong>), under the respective app categories. These updates are rolling out to Canary and Dev Channel users now, with many features exclusive to Copilot+ PCs and requiring a Microsoft account for full functionality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">These updates represent Microsoft\u2019s ongoing commitment to integrating AI into its core productivity apps, making creative and professional tasks faster, easier, and more intuitive for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels are receiving a significant update to some of the platform\u2019s most iconic apps: Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad. Announced on May 22, 2025, by Dave Grochocki on the official Windows Insider Blog, these enhancements bring new AI-driven features and improved usability, further integrating Microsoft\u2019s Copilot AI ecosystem &#8230; <a title=\"Windows Insiders Get Exciting AI-Powered Updates to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad in Latest Canary and Dev Preview Build\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-insiders-ai-paint-snipping-tool-notepad\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Windows Insiders Get Exciting AI-Powered Updates to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad in Latest Canary and Dev Preview Build\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208461344,"featured_media":345210,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[24],"tags":[829,1050,1335,761,948,778,668,916,1267,1171,275,1836],"class_list":["post-345200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-copilot","tag-copilot-pro","tag-copilot-pc","tag-developer","tag-generative-ai","tag-microsoft","tag-microsoft-365","tag-notepad","tag-settings","tag-snipping-tool","tag-windows","tag-windows-insider"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Paint-Getting-Started-Exp-scaled.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfgCZY-1rNK","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":10898,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/snipping-tool-notepad-windows-insider\/","url_meta":{"origin":345200,"position":0},"title":"Windows 11\u2019s Snipping Tool and Notepad get a creative overhaul, Insider Preview unveils new markup and AI features","author":"Dave W. 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