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Microsoft Paint

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Spec score 7.7 #27 of 46 in Digital Painting Software

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Purpose
Paint is a Windows graphics editing app for creating, editing, and manipulating images and drawings.Read 12 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Headquarters
Redmond, Washington, USARead 4 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
Founded
1975Read 4 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
AI privacy
Microsoft says image generation happens on-device, while cloud safety services filter content; it collects device and user identifiers and prompts for abuse prevention and says it does not store input or generated images.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
AI requirements
Paint AI feature availability varies by device and market, and Image Creator requires a Microsoft account and currently accepts English inputs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
Audience and support
Microsoft describes Paint as suitable for artists of any level and provides a feedback button for reporting inappropriate or unexpected AI results.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Background Removal
Background Removal uses AI to isolate a subject and remove the background with one click.Read 12 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
Cocreator
Cocreator generates artwork from text prompts and canvas drawing, with adjustable creativity and style options.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Content credentials
Images generated with Cocreator contain a C2PA manifest to help identify them as AI-generated.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Drawing tools
It includes pencil, brushes, color fill, shapes, text, eraser, selection, and zoom tools.Read 12 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
Generative Fill
Generative Fill adds AI-generated objects to selected areas and requires a Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PC.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Image Creator
Image Creator uses text prompts and selectable styles to generate image ideas.Read 12 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
Image editing
Paint can crop, flip, rotate, resize, and copy images, and save them in formats including PNG, JPEG, BMP, and GIF.Read 12 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
Layers
Layers can be edited independently, merged, and reordered to organize image compositions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
Other AI tools
Paint's documented Copilot+ PC features also include a text-prompt sticker generator and AI Object Select.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Stylus support
Paint works with Microsoft Surface Pen or another stylus, and stylus use requires a touchscreen capable Windows PC.Read 12 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com

Plans and prices

Included with Windows Price not published Included in Windows · Drawing and image-editing tools · Layers and background removal in current Windows 11 versions Read 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Included with Windows Priced on request included in Windows Included in Windows · Drawing and image-editing tools · Layers and background removal in current Windows 11 versions Read 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Paint Free Included in Windows · Image Creator starts with 50 credits, 1 credit per use Read 12 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com

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