How to Use Cocreator in Windows 11 Paint App

Cocreator in the Windows 11 Paint app turns typed text descriptions into original AI artwork directly inside the drawing program. You type what you want to see, and the tool generates matching images on your screen.

This feature requires a Copilot+ PC with a built-in AI chip called a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to run properly.

Use Cocreator with the Paint app

Let’s explore how to use Cocreator with the Paint app. Owners of a Copilot+ PC can access this new feature in the Paint app to generate artwork based on text prompts.

Follow these steps to get started.

• First, open Microsoft Paint and select the Cocreator icon on the toolbar to see the side pane.
• Enter a text prompt in the box. For example, you can type “a cat in a garden” or “a spaceship in the sky”. Be as descriptive as you can of the elements in your drawing.
• Start drawing on the canvas with your mouse or stylus. You can use any tools or colors you want. For best results, use the colors you desire in the output, use broader brush strokes, and fill the canvas as much as possible.
• You will see AI-generating artwork in the side pane as you draw based on your text and sketch.

Adjust the Creativity level using the slider. A lower creativity setting limits AI input, keeping the output closer to any initial sketches. Higher creativity allows for more AI influence, resulting in imaginative and diverse output.

Select a Style option from the drop-down menu. Choose art styles like watercolor and oil painting to customize the final look.

Click the generated image in the side pane to apply the artwork to the Paint canvas once satisfied.

Continue editing the image or save the file to the computer.

That covers the entire process.

Conclusion:

• Cocreator introduces a new way to generate artwork in the Paint app on Windows 11
• Users with Copilot+ PC can access the feature to create AI-generated art based on textual prompts and sketches.
• The Creativity slider and Style options allow for customization and artistic flexibility.
• The Neural Processing Unit (NPU) powers this feature for local image generation, ensuring privacy and efficiency.
• Following these steps, users can fully utilize the Cocreator feature to enhance their artistic ventures with the Microsoft Paint app.