--- title: You can't spell Paint without AI - Generative Erase tool description: Discover how to use Microsoft Paint's Generative Erase tool to remove unwanted parts of images easily and effectively. image: https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20showcases%20a%20computer%20screen%20displaying%20the%20Microsoft%20Paint%20application%20The%20interface%20is%20vibrant%20with%20a%20classic%20toolbar%20at%20the%20top%20featuring%20various%20tools%20like%20the%20pencil%20brush%20and%20selection%20tool%20In%20the%20center%20a%20colorful%20landscape%20image%20is%20o-1.jpeg --- [![logo](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/hubfs/logo.png)](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk) - [Home](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk) - [Private Course](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/private-courses) - [Public Course](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/public-course-dates) - [Tips](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news) - [Contact us](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/contact) - [Home](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk) - [Private Course](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/private-courses) - [Public Course](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/public-course-dates) - [Tips](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news) - [Contact us](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/contact) [0800 044 3779](tel://08000443779) [Windows](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news/tag/windows) [AI](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news/tag/ai) [CoPilot](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news/tag/copilot) # You can't spell Paint without AI - Generative Erase tool [Woodthorpe IT](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news/author/woodthorpe-it) 10 June, 2025 ![](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20showcases%20a%20computer%20screen%20displaying%20the%20Microsoft%20Paint%20application%20The%20interface%20is%20vibrant%20with%20a%20classic%20toolbar%20at%20the%20top%20featuring%20various%20tools%20like%20the%20pencil%20brush%20and%20selection%20tool%20In%20the%20center%20a%20colorful%20landscape%20image%20is%20o-1.jpeg) The Microsoft paint application that we all use at one point, or another has hidden AI trick up its sleeve.  You can remove parts of images using "Generative Erase".  This means that if there is something in the background of an image you want to remove, but you do not have access to a costly graphics package or a skilled professional you can do it yourself.   Please see below how: - Open your image in MS Paint - Click on the selection tool in the menu as below: ![](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-1.png?width=537&height=296&name=image-png-1.png) - Select the part of the image you want to remove by dragging over it. - Once selected, click this button: ![](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-2.png?width=330&height=261&name=image-png-2.png) - Depending on how complex your picture is, it may take a few moments for Paint to do the Magic. You may need to patient. 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