How to add or remove AI-generated Watermark in Photos app in Windows 11

What is the AI Watermark?

The AI watermark is a small badge that appears whenever the Photos app uses artificial intelligence to edit an image. This watermark helps you know if AI tools, such as those that fix backgrounds or minor photo issues, were used in your picture. You can control if the AI watermark appears right from the Photos app settings.

This setting is located directly within the Photos app. You won’t need to dig through complex Windows settings ⚙️ or the Registry Editor (the database storing low-level operating system configurations). Anyone can adjust this.

The AI watermark in Windows 11 photos helps viewers understand that a picture may have received AI enhancements. This transparency is helpful if you plan to share your edited photos.

How to Manage the AI Watermark in the Photos App

Ready to manage this feature? Controlling the AI watermark in the Photos app is within reach. Let’s go through the process.

Step 1Open the Photos App

To manage the AI watermark, you first need to open the Photos app on your Windows 11 computer. The quickest method is usually to click the Start button on your taskbar, type 'Photos' in the search box, and then click the app's icon when it shows up.

Alternatively, click the Photos icon directly if you have it pinned to your taskbar or Start menu.

Step 2Go to the Settings Menu

After opening the Photos app, find the settings menu to adjust the AI watermark. Look for a small gear icon, which usually means 'Settings', in the top right corner of the Photos app window and click on it to open the app's options.

Clicking the gear icon opens the Photos app's settings. Within this menu, you can modify various options to customize the app's behavior according to your preferences.

Step 3Find the AI Watermark Setting

Once you're in the Photos app settings, you need to find the specific option for the AI watermark. Scroll down the list of available settings until you see an option clearly related to AI-generated content or watermarks, which will let you control its display.

Look for a setting that might read something like "Include watermark when content is AI-generated" or a similar phrase. The precise wording could vary slightly with app updates, but it will clearly indicate its relation to AI and watermarks.

Step 4Choose How You Want the Watermark to Work

Next, choose how the AI watermark appears on edited photos. Select the 'Never' option if you do not want any watermark added to your AI-edited photos, ensuring they appear completely natural without an AI indicator.

• Never: If you choose this, the Photos app will not add an AI watermark to any picture you edit with its AI tools. Your photos will look clean, with no AI sign. This is good if you want your edits to look natural.
• Always: Choosing "Always" means the Photos app will add the AI watermark every time it knows AI was used to create or change your image. This is the most open option, making sure anyone who sees your photo knows AI was involved.
• Ask every time: This option gives you a middle ground. If you pick this, the Photos app will ask you each time you save a picture that was edited with AI tools. It will ask if you want to include the watermark for that specific photo. This lets you decide for each photo.

Summary

You can control the AI-generated watermark in the Windows 11 Photos app by opening the app, going to settings via the gear icon, finding the AI watermark option, and then choosing whether to always show it, never show it, or be asked each time.