Paint app replace including help for layers and transparency begins rolling out to Home windows Insiders

2023-09-18 12:34:37

Hi there Home windows Insiders,

Right now we’re starting to roll out an replace for the Paint app to Home windows Insiders within the Canary and Dev Channels (model 11.2308.18.0 or greater). With this replace, we’re introducing help for layers and transparency!

Now you can add, take away, and handle layers on the canvas to create richer and extra complicated digital artwork. With layers, you’ll be able to stack shapes, textual content, and different picture parts on prime of one another. To get began, click on on the brand new Layers button within the toolbar, which can open a panel on the aspect of the canvas. That is the place you’ll be able to add new layers to the canvas. Attempt altering the order of layers on this panel to see how the order of stacked picture parts on the canvas adjustments. It’s also possible to present or disguise and duplicate particular person layers or merge layers collectively.

Paint composition of a cat utilizing multiple layers. — Paint composition of a cat using a number of layers.

We’re including help for transparency as nicely, together with the power to open and save clear PNGs! When working with a single layer, you’ll discover a checkerboard sample on the canvas indicating the parts of the picture which are clear. Erasing any content material from the canvas now really erases the content material as an alternative of portray the world white. When working with a number of layers, in the event you erase content material on one layer, you’ll reveal the content material in layers beneath.

Short animation showing the background getting removed in Paint. — Quick animation displaying the background getting eliminated in Paint.

While you mix layers, transparency, and different instruments in Paint, you’ll be able to create thrilling new photos and art work! For instance, when mixed with the new background removal feature, you’ll be able to rapidly create fascinating layered compositions.

FEEDBACK: Please file suggestions in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Paint.

[PLEASE NOTE: We are beginning to roll these experiences out, so they may not be available to all Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels just yet as we plan to monitor feedback and see how it lands before pushing it out to everyone.]