Microsoft Revamps Paint with Layers and Transparency After 38 Years

Microsoft is updating Paint with image transparency and layers after 38 years
New features aim to make Paint more useful for basic image editing
Layers allow composing images and artwork in new ways
New tools can be combined with background removal for creative compositions
Updates currently only available to Windows Insiders, expected to roll out soon

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