Another useful new feature has been added to Windows 11’s Photos program.

Background removal or replacement is now being tested.

Users of the Photos app in Windows 11 will be glad to discover that another important new feature is on the way.

It will allow you to remove or replace the background of a shot, and it is available in the newest version of the Photos app under testing.

Microsoft has made the process quite straightforward; removing the background is as simple as clicking a button. You can then copy the foreground object you saved to the clipboard and paste it elsewhere, or you can save the image as is.

Alternatively, you may use the replace button to remove the backdrop and replace it with a solid color. A simple palette can be used to select the desired color.

According to Microsoft in a blog post, in addition to this feature, the Photos app also allows you to easily share a photo that is backed up on OneDrive. Simply right-clicking on the image allows you to send a link via email (or copy the URL to the clipboard for further use).

Microsoft also mentions “various performance and stability updates to improve the Slideshow feature, navigation between tabs, and opening images.”

All of these improvements, as well as a few additional tweaks, are included in Photos app version 2023.11110.8002.0 (or greater), which is presently rolling out to testers (all channels, beginning with Canary testers).

Analysis: Photos are making steady development.

Microsoft has included a background blur function to the Photos app (it went into testing a few months ago), so this is yet another handy addition to the mix. It’s encouraging to see this essential application (which comes standard with Windows 11 but will be removed shortly) being developed further.

Not everyone needs a complex picture editor, and some people are perfectly content with the (very) basic programs included with Windows 11, owing to their simplicity. So, introducing an easy-to-use ability to delete or swap out backgrounds in just a few clicks is a nice touch for those types of everyday users (along with the handy backdrop blur option).