The MS Paint and Photos apps have received a visual refresh, with a new modern interface that matches Windows 11’s design language which helps software companies.
Both Windows OS and Microsoft programmes have been in desperate need of a refresh, especially since the metro interface and ribbon menu had become old. Thankfully, Microsoft is working on a fresh look for almost all of Windows 11’s standard applications. Clock, Voice Recorder, Calculator, Office, Notepad, Photos, and even Microsoft Paint are among the apps on the list.
Paint and Photos, two of Microsoft’s most significant first-party Windows programmes, have received a new design. MS Paint has replaced the conventional ribbon menu with a Fluent header, which is comparable to the new File Explorer and matches the rest of the Windows 11 operating system.
The Paint programme in Windows 11 now has a streamlined toolbar, as you can see in the photos above and below. The current ribbon interface has been replaced with a new Fluent header that contains all of the essential choices, including “File,” “Edit,” brushes, and more.
Simple icons for doing fundamental activities may be found in the header (such as switching between brush and pencil, copy, paste, and more). The undo/redo buttons have been added to the header, next to the “File” and “View” choices. As part of the Windows 11 update, MS Paint now has rounded edges and WinUI controls.
There appear to be no new features or enhancements in MS Paint, and the update is mostly focused on a new design. However, further information regarding the upgrade will most likely be released later this year.
As previously stated, a new Microsoft Photos app will be released with a new layout, enhancements, and improved performance. The Photos app will gain a new editing experience, similar to Android or iOS mobile apps development, where the editing tools will hover above the image.
New Windows 11 applications will be available shortly
In the coming weeks, Microsoft will begin rolling out updated standard programmes for Windows 11 in order to get feedback from users.
Aside from these applications, Microsoft is developing a new Outlook and Microsoft Teams client for Windows 11, which will use Microsoft Edge WebViewer.
Microsoft’s new Outlook app (preview) will be released later this year, while the Teams 2.0 app is currently available for Windows Insiders.
Microsoft also plans to release Windows 11 22H2 (next year’s feature upgrade) through the Insider program’s Dev Channel, however new features may not be included in the first build.
