Get ready for a game-changer in photo editing on Windows 11 as the built-in Photos app receives a major upgrade with the introduction of the “Generative Eraser” powered by AI.

The AI innovation streak continues at Microsoft, with Windows 11 slated to receive yet another AI-driven enhancement. Today, Microsoft unveiled the “Generative Eraser” feature for the native Photos app on Windows 11, leveraging AI to seamlessly remove unwanted elements such as people and objects from images.

This cutting-edge feature is currently available in preview mode for both Windows 11 and Windows 10 users, with a broader rollout planned over the next few weeks. Microsoft touts the Generative Eraser as an advanced iteration of the existing spot fix tool within the Photos app, promising smoother and more realistic results when editing out background elements.

In recent months, the Photos app has seen a series of AI-powered additions, including a built-in background blur tool and background replacement capability. These enhancements are part of Microsoft’s larger vision to transform Windows into an AI-powered operating system, with the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 set to introduce groundbreaking AI functionalities such as natural language search and an advanced Copilot.

Moreover, Microsoft has infused AI capabilities into various apps like Photos, Outlook, and even Notepad. The imminent wave of AI-powered PCs is expected to usher in additional AI functionalities that were previously unattainable with current hardware.