How to Generate AI Images in Windows 11 Paint (Cocreator)

Oct. 9, 2023

Microsoft is calling this feature “Cocreator,” and it is powered by OpenAI’s DALL-E model. With the new addition and layer support, the Paint app has become pretty feature-packed. So if you want to use the Cocreator feature to make AI images in Paint, follow this guide.

Note: The ability to generate AI images in Windows 11 Paint aka the Cocreator feature is currently live for Windows Insiders only (Dev Build 23560 or later). In addition, it’s currently available in the United States, UK, France, Australia, Canada, Italy, and Germany for English language users only. You will have to join the waitlist and once your account is approved, you can access the Cocreator feature. Microsoft has said the feature will roll out to Stable users in the coming months.

1. To experience the Cocreator feature in Windows 11 Paint, you will have to move to the latestWindows Insider Dev channelfrom the Settings app.

2. Once you are in the Dev channel on Windows 11,open Microsoft Store.

3. Next,search for Paintand update it to the latest version (version 11.2309.24.0 or later).

4. Now,open the Paint appon your PC.

5. In the top-right corner, click on your profile to ensure you are signed in with yourMicrosoft account.

6. Finally, click on the “Cocreator” button to generate AI images in Windows 11 Paint.

7. Click on the “Join waitlist“. You will receive an email once you get the access.

8. After your account is approved, open Paint, and now you canenter your promptto generate AI images using OpenAI’s Dall-E model. You can also choose different styling and variations of the generated image. By the way, you get 50 credits to generate images in the Paint app.

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