Great news for Windows users! Microsoft has just made picture editing more user-friendly, showcasing their commitment to stand out among competitors with the latest update to Windows Photos. From the functionality of the Windows Photos app to new innovative tools that emphasise convenience, the enhancements ensure greater ease in the manipulation of photos in users’ hands. There’s a total of 5 enhancements in Windows Photos, and let’s delve into the details of what better benefits these enhancements bring.
The 5 Enhancements in Windows Photos Regarding This Update
1. Removing and Replacing Backgrounds in Photos
The first part of the 5 enhancements in Windows Photos is definitely what photo editors love best – the removal and replacement of backgrounds. After the background blur feature that Microsoft had brought in the update back in May, this update introduces the ability of Windows Photos that offers a seamless way to effortlessly eliminate the background in your photos or substitute it with a different colour.
With just one click, users can erase the background, saving the resulting image or copying it to the clipboard for added convenience. That’s only the first enabled option – users can also substitute the chosen background with a solid colour. Utilise the colour picker to pinpoint the desired hue, achieved by either clicking on the palette, entering a hex colour code, or adjusting the RGB values.
2. Windows Photos Filmstrip
Moving on to the next part of the enhancements in Windows Photos, Microsoft revealed changes on Windows Photos Filmstrip. If you’re not a person who uses Windows Photos frequently, you may be asking what Filmstrip is. The row of thumbnails, known as the Filmstrip, positioned at the bottom of each photo, is intended to provide a swift preview of other photos within the same folder. This facilitates the easy selection of multiple photos for comparison and review.
Microsoft have been paying attention to users’ feedback on the usage of Windows Photos, and based on the feedback on this app, Microsoft have redesigned the Filmstrip feature and experience. The redesigned parts are split into two:
- By default, the Filmstrip is deactivated when opening a photo. To activate the Filmstrip, either press the “F” key or click on the icon located in the bottom left corner.
- For an enhanced viewing experience and improved usability, Filmstrip has been repositioned below the photo, enlarged the thumbnails, and incorporated a larger scrollbar at the bottom. This makes navigation and photo selection more convenient.
3. Timeline Scrollbar
Windows Photos’ Timeline Scrollbar, which is a feature enabled to the All Photos, OneDrive, and iCloud Photos gallery views which groups photos by year and month. This feature was redesigned and introduced back then in May’s update. Utilising the Scrollbar, you can effortlessly navigate to any specific moment in time and locate the desired photos.
And what’s new on this feature in this new update? They’re taking this Timeline Scrollbar a bit more thoroughly in Windows Photos – the Timeline Scrollbar is now enabled in all folders, and was made adaptable by considering the time range of your photo collection, ensuring effortless identification of the desired image to cope your wants when you suddenly thought of a photo and want to drag it out to view from the many. It’s quite a handy update being part of the 5 enhancements in Windows Photos.
4. Photo Sharing in OneDrive
Microsoft acknowledges that users love to share photos with each other, and this enhancement is the one that takes the sharing ability to more ease. You can now easily share a photo that is backed up on OneDrive. Just right-click on an image, choose Share, and select OneDrive. You can then share the link through email or copy it to the clipboard. This enhancement makes sharing and grouping photos more convenient, where it saves up the excessive steps needed when one wants to share a photo. This marks the ‘Sharing’ enhancement from the 5 enhancements in Windows Photos.
5. Other Fixes and Improvements
The fifth part of the 5 enhancements in Windows Photos can be considered as the ‘Et cetera’ regarding the enhancements in Windows Photos. There are 2 points in this enhancement:
- In response to user feedback, Microsoft have streamlined the photo printing process by adding the Print button to the top command bar when viewing a single image. Additionally, the Resize tool now includes a 7:5 aspect ratio option.
- Several updates have been implemented to enhance performance and stability, focusing on improvements in the Slideshow feature, navigation between tabs, and the opening of images.
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The Growing of Photo Editing
As visual beings, humans place a significant emphasis on the importance of captivating images. The rapid advancement of technology and AI enhancement tools has heightened our expectations and demands for superior image quality. The advent of generative AI marks a revolutionary shift, redefining photo editing to unprecedented levels. Essential features such as background removal, once considered advanced, have now become basic and crucial, prompting photo apps and tools to upgrade and align with the evolving trends in photo editing. The enhancements in Windows Photos reflect the ongoing development in photo editing, providing users with improved features and convenience in their editing endeavours.
Last Say
The enhancements in Windows Photos introduce essential features that cater to the needs of users, ensuring enhanced convenience in photo editing and sharing. To access these new functionalities, ensure your Windows Photos app is updated to version number 2023.11110.8002.0 or later. The update is currently being deployed to Windows Insiders across all channels. This marks a positive stride in the ongoing enhancement of Windows Photos, with more anticipated improvements in the future.