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Microsoft Paint
Microsoft Paint · Redmond, Washington, USA · founded 1975
Plans and prices
Included with Windows
Priced on request
Included in Windows · Drawing and image-editing tools · Layers and background removal in current Windows 11 versions
Read 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Paint
Free
Included in Windows · Image Creator starts with 50 credits, 1 credit per use
Read 12 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
On the record
- AI privacy
- Microsoft says image generation happens on-device, while cloud safety services filter content; it collects device and user identifiers and prompts for abuse prevention and says it does not store input or generated images.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- AI requirements
- Paint AI feature availability varies by device and market, and Image Creator requires a Microsoft account and currently accepts English inputs.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Audience and support
- Microsoft describes Paint as suitable for artists of any level and provides a feedback button for reporting inappropriate or unexpected AI results.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Background Removal
- Background Removal uses AI to isolate a subject and remove the background with one click.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Cocreator
- Cocreator generates artwork from text prompts and canvas drawing, with adjustable creativity and style options.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Content credentials
- Images generated with Cocreator contain a C2PA manifest to help identify them as AI-generated.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Drawing tools
- It includes pencil, brushes, color fill, shapes, text, eraser, selection, and zoom tools.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Generative Fill
- Generative Fill adds AI-generated objects to selected areas and requires a Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PC.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Image Creator
- Image Creator uses text prompts and selectable styles to generate image ideas.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Image editing
- Paint can crop, flip, rotate, resize, and copy images, and save them in formats including PNG, JPEG, BMP, and GIF.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Layers
- Layers can be edited independently, merged, and reordered to organize image compositions.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Other AI tools
- Paint's documented Copilot+ PC features also include a text-prompt sticker generator and AI Object Select.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Paint is a Windows graphics editing app for creating, editing, and manipulating images and drawings.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Stylus support
- Paint works with Microsoft Surface Pen or another stylus, and stylus use requires a touchscreen capable Windows PC.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026
