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Microsoft begins rolling out redesigned Photos app for Windows 11

Microsoft has started previewing a rebuilt Photos app for Windows 11 to Windows Insiders, featuring a new Gallery, integrated iCloud and OneDrive storage, and faster editing and viewing tools.

Screenshot of the redesigned Gallery view in the Microsoft Photos app for Windows 11.
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Microsoft is introducing a completely reworked Photos app for Windows 11, beginning with a preview rollout to Windows Insiders ahead of wider availability planned for later this year. The redesigned software introduces a revamped Gallery interface alongside an overhauled native editor and a faster image viewer.[5][2]

Rebuilt from the ground up using WinUI 3, the application combines local PC photos with cloud galleries from OneDrive and Apple iCloud into a single view, according to tech journalist Tom Warren and Analytics Insight. The underlying rewrite is designed to speed up photo editing and navigation.[1][3]

Beyond the updated user interface and performance enhancements, the refreshed app adds more artificial intelligence capabilities, including AI-powered photo repair tools, according to Neowin and Analytics Insight.[4][3]

Key facts

  • Microsoft has begun rolling out a redesigned Photos app for Windows 11 to Windows Insiders, with broader availability planned for later in the year.
  • The update features a new Gallery, a rebuilt native image editor, and a faster viewer.
  • The new Photos app integrates photos from local PC storage, Microsoft OneDrive, and Apple iCloud into one unified gallery.
  • The application has been rebuilt from the ground up using WinUI 3 to enable faster photo editing.
  • The redesigned app includes a new user interface, faster overall performance, and AI-powered repair tools.

Sources · 5 sources

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    Tom Warren@tomwarrenPost on X ·

    Microsoft’s new Photos app combines your PC, OneDrive, and iCloud galleries. The Photos app has been rebuilt from the ground up with WinUI 3, making it faster to edit photos https://t.co/8EpQb0GQld

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    The Verge@vergePost on X ·

    Photos for Windows 11 has a redesigned image editor and viewer. https://t.co/mzgMhN1wVB

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    Analytics Insight@analyticsinmePost on X ·

    𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝟏𝟏 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 Still switching between apps to find your photos? Microsoft wants to change that. The redesigned Windows 11 Photos app brings pictures from your PC, OneDrive, and iCloud into one gallery. It also promises faster editing, AI-powered repair tools, and a speedier image viewer. Here’s what’s new and when Windows 11 users can expect the update. #Windows11 #MicrosoftPhotos #WindowsPhotos #OneDrive #iCloud #Microsoft #AI #AINews #AnalyticsInsight #AnalyticsInsightMagazine   Read More 👇 https://t.co/OqrPVcePxz

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    NeowinFeed@NeowinFeedPost on X ·

    Microsoft is completely reworking Windows 11's Photos app. It's got a new UI, runs faster, and has even more AI features. #Windows11 #Photos #Microsoft https://t.co/aEyrb8eIhQ

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    ㆅ@howfxrPost on X ·

    Microsoft is introducing a redesigned Photos app for Windows 11, featuring a new Gallery, a rebuilt native Editor and a faster Viewer. The update begins rolling out to Windows Insiders today, with wider availability planned for later this year. 🧵 https://t.co/K47TmvnIsY

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