Microsoft Enhances Notepad Paint and Snipping Tool with AI Features

Microsoft is enhancing three of its classic Windows applications—Notepad, Paint, and Snipping Tool—with artificial intelligence features powered by its Copilot assistant. These updates aim to improve productivity and creativity but come with different access requirements depending on the app.

AI-Powered Writing in Notepad

Notepad users with Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscriptions can now use generative AI to write text within documents. By right-clicking anywhere in Notepad and selecting the new Write option, users can input instructions for the AI to generate content. After the AI produces the text, users can choose to keep or discard it. This feature consumes AI credits allocated to the subscriber.

Creative AI Stickers in Paint

Paint users on Copilot Plus-enabled PCs can generate AI-created stickers by simply typing prompts like "cat wearing sunglasses." This feature leverages Copilot’s generative capabilities to add a fun, creative dimension to the classic drawing app.

Perfect Screenshots with Snipping Tool

The Snipping Tool now includes an AI-powered "perfect screenshot" feature available to all users. This tool automatically crops and resizes screenshots, delivering a polished image without manual adjustments. It simplifies capturing exactly what you need, saving time and effort.

These AI enhancements reflect Microsoft's ongoing commitment to integrating intelligent assistance into everyday tools. While some features require specific subscriptions or hardware, the overall trend is clear: AI is becoming a seamless part of the user experience, helping people work smarter and more creatively.

For businesses and developers, these updates open new opportunities to leverage AI in content creation, design, and productivity workflows. Understanding how to integrate and optimize these tools can lead to significant efficiency gains and enhanced user engagement.