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September 19, 2025

Notepad’s AI writing features will soon run locally on Copilot+ PCs

CoPilot+ PC owners will soon have access to Notepad's AI writing capabilities without needing a subscription. Previously, these tools required a CoPilot Pro or Microsoft 365 subscription. The update is being rolled out to Windows Insider beta testers and is currently available only in English. Additionally, Paint is receiving upgrades, including the ability to save projects as .paint files and an opacity slider for tools. The Snipping Tool is also being updated with a quick markup option for annotating images. These updates are available through the Canary and Dev Insider channels, and anyone with a Microsoft account can sign up for free.

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September 18, 2025

Notepad gets free AI features on Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11

Microsoft is enhancing Notepad for users with Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11 by integrating AI-powered text writing capabilities in Notepad version 11.2508.28.0, currently rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. The new features include text summarization, rewriting, and generation, available exclusively for English content. Users with a Microsoft 365 subscription can switch between local and cloud AI models, while those without a subscription can still use the local model. The AI options can be disabled in settings or users can uninstall the updated Notepad to revert to the classic version. Since the redesign of Notepad in December 2021, Microsoft has added features like multiple tabs, a character counter, text formatting, spell-check, and autocorrect. Additionally, updates for the Paint app now support Photoshop-like project files and an opacity slider, while the Snipping Tool has introduced a "Quick markup" feature for faster screenshot annotations.

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September 18, 2025

Windows Paint just got a major Photoshop-like upgrade you’ll want to try

Microsoft is introducing new features to Windows Paint, including the ability to save projects in a .paint format that retains all layers and edits. This feature is currently being rolled out to Windows 11 insiders on the Canary and Dev channels. Users can create and modify images with multiple layers, a capability previously limited to more advanced software. Windows Paint now includes an opacity slider for adjusting the transparency of strokes with the Pencil and Brush tools. Microsoft aims to position Paint as a competitive option against Photoshop and other graphic design tools. Additionally, updates to other Windows 11 applications include enhancements to the Snipping Tool and Notepad, which now features AI-powered tools. A wider rollout of these features to all Windows 11 users is expected soon.