Remove background from photos in MS Paint with Windows 11; know how

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Microsoft has introduced a new feature in the MS Paint app for Windows 11, called Background Removal, which simplifies the process of removing backgrounds from photos.

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This feature is currently available to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, with version 11.2306.30.0.

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Background Removal allows users to automatically remove image backgrounds with just one click, leaving a clean cutout of the subject.

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You can choose to remove the background from the entire canvas or from a specific selection using the selection tool.

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To use this feature, make sure you have the latest version of the Paint app, which you can update from the Microsoft Store when it is rolled out.

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Once your app gets updated, go to the 'Image' section in the top-left corner of the app.

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Inside the 'Image' section, you'll find the 'Background Remove' button in the toolbar. Click on it to start using the tool, as mentioned in windows blog.

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If you prefer more control, you can also use the rectangle select tool to specify the area from which you want to remove the background.

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This new update will become available to all Windows 11 users on September 26.

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It promises to streamline graphic editing by making it easier to isolate subjects from their backgrounds.

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With this new feature, Windows 11 users can enjoy a simplified and efficient image editing experience.