Nov 30, 2023 12:30:00

Finally, image generation AI is installed in Windows' 'Paint', making it possible to generate illustrations and photos

An update has been implemented that adds an image generation function to Windows' standard drawing application 'Paint'. The image generation function is realized using the image generation AI '

DALL-E ' developed by OpenAI, and overseas media have already published examples of high-quality illustration generation.

Generate AI art using Paint Cocreator - Microsoft Support
https://support.microsoft.com/ja-jp/windows/107a2b3a-62ea-41f5-a638-7bc6e6ea718f

Microsoft Paint's DALL-E 3 integration is rolling out on Windows 11
https://www.windowslatest.com/2023/11/28/microsoft-paints-dall-e-3-integration-is-rolling-out-on-windows-11/

Microsoft Paint adds DALL-E 3 AI support from OpenAI in Windows 11 | Windows Central
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-paint-adds-dall-e-3-ai-in-windows-11

Paint hasn't had any notable new features added for many years, but in 2023 it has been actively updated, including support for dark mode and the addition of layer functions . In addition, in August 2023, ``Review materials for adding an image generation function to Paint'' was leaked from Microsoft, and there was a strong possibility that an image generation function would be added to Paint.

Microsoft may add AI functionality to Windows 11 Paint and Photos - GIGAZINE

It has been revealed that Microsoft has newly released an update that adds image generation functionality to Paint. Paint's image generation function is called 'Cocreator', and the Cocreator button seems to be placed between the color selection button and the layer button. In addition, the image generation AI uses OpenAI's 'DALL-E'. However, the official help page does not mention which version of DALL-E is used.

With Cocreator, you can specify the characteristics of the image you want to generate in text, and you can also specify the style of the generated image.

At the time of writing, Cocreator is only available in the US, UK, Italy, Australia, Canada, Germany, and France. Below are the image generation results with Cocreator published by overseas media Windows Latest and Windows Central. We are able to generate high-quality sketch-like images.

It is also possible to generate anime-style illustrations.

Pixel art can also be generated.

According to Microsoft's official help page, it is not possible to generate an unlimited number of images; 50 'Cocreator credits' are distributed when you start using Cocreator, and 1 credit is consumed for each image generation. . However, the official help page does not mention how to obtain additional credits.

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