Generative Erase: Microsoft joins Samsung, copies Pixel 8’s Magic Editor on Windows

Microsoft introduces the Generative Erase feature on Windows. Google Pixel 8 series debuted the AI-powered Magic Editor feature, which was later copied by Samsung for the Galaxy S24 series and featured as Generative Edit.

Generative Edit comes as tuned Magic Editor of Pixel 8 for Windows. Microsoft announced Generative erase, Blur background, Remove and replace background are available on Photos app for Arm64 devices and Windows 10.

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Microsoft revealed that this update has started to rollout to Windows Insiders in all channels. Windows users are recommended to update the native Photos app to version number 2024.11020.21001.0 or higher.

Windows’ Generative Erase lets you fix and remove distractions from photos, like background objects or miscellaneous visual clutter. Compared to Spot fix, it creates a more seamless and realistic result after objects are erased from the photo, even when erasing large areas.

How to use Generative erase: Go to Edit Image and select the Erase option. Brush over the objects or areas you want to remove. Adjust the brush size to get the right level of precision you need.