Windows 11 receives game-changing AI features, including Copilot Vision screen assistance, natural language Settings control, and enhanced Paint creative tools

Microsoft has launched a comprehensive Windows 11 July 2025 update introducing revolutionary AI-powered features that transform how users interact with their PCs. The update includes Copilot Vision for real-time screen assistance, AI Agent in Settings, and enhanced creative tools across Paint and Photos apps, marking Microsoft’s most significant AI integration to date.

Major AI Features Overview

The July 2025 Windows 11 update delivers groundbreaking AI capabilities designed to make computing more intuitive and accessible for all users.

Key AI Features and Capabilities

Feature	Functionality	Device Support	Primary Benefit
Copilot Vision	Real-time screen sharing with AI	All Windows 11 PCs	Interactive guidance and analysis
AI Agent in Settings	Natural language system control	Copilot+ PCs initially	Simplified configuration
Click to Do	Contextual actions on text/images	All Windows 11 PCs	Seamless workflow integration
Paint Sticker Generator	AI-powered custom stickers	Copilot+ PCs	Creative content generation
Photos Relight	Virtual lighting adjustment	Snapdragon X Series	Professional photo editing
Perfect Screenshot	AI boundary detection	Copilot+ PCs	Enhanced screen capture

Revolutionary Copilot Vision Experience

Copilot Vision represents Microsoft’s most ambitious AI feature, allowing users to share screen content with Copilot for real-time guidance. The feature works across apps, desktop, and browser windows, providing contextual assistance through Highlights that show exactly where to click.

Vision Capabilities:

Task identification and step-by-step guidance
Control location assistance within applications
Content analysis based on visible screen elements
Fully opt-in with user-controlled permissions

AI Agent Transforms Settings Management

The AI-powered agent in Windows Settings revolutionizes system configuration through natural language commands. Users can type requests like “connect Bluetooth device” or “change my resolution to 1920×1080” and receive direct action options with one-click application or undo functionality.

Initially available for English users on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with Intel and AMD device support following soon.

Enhanced Creative Tools Across Apps

Microsoft Paint receives significant AI upgrades including:

Sticker Generator: Creates custom stickers from text prompts (e.g., “a robot reading a book”)
Object Select: AI-assisted isolation and editing of specific image elements

The Photos app introduces the Relight feature with three adjustable virtual light sources, offering presets like “Studio Portrait” and “Cinematic Glow” for professional-quality photo enhancement.

Performance and Accessibility Improvements

The update includes faster unexpected restart recovery, reducing recovery time from 40 seconds to 2 seconds for most Windows 11 24H2 devices through Quick Machine Recovery technology.

Additional enhancements: