Redmond, May 23, 2025 – Microsoft is introducing new AI-powered features to classic Windows apps like MS Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad, currently being tested with Windows Insiders. These enhancements include generative AI in Paint for creating and improving artwork, advanced text extraction via OCR in Snipping Tool, and AI-driven writing assistance in Notepad. This move is part of Microsoft’s broader effort to weave artificial intelligence into its software ecosystem.
These AI updates align with Microsoft’s strategy to modernize its traditional tools by boosting productivity and user experience. Backed by substantial AI investments and collaborations with OpenAI, Microsoft plans to refine these features based on user feedback before making them available to all users in upcoming Windows updates.
