Microsoft Paint Gets Major Update with Photoshop-Like Layers and Transparency

Microsoft Paint is getting Photoshop-like layers and transparency in an update for Windows Insiders.
Users will be able to add, remove, and manage layers to create more complex digital art.
Paint is also adding support for transparency, including opening and saving transparent PNGs.
Erasing content will now remove it rather than just painting the area white.
These updates to Paint include background removal and are some of the most meaningful ever for the free graphic design program.

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