TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft's New Photo Tool: Super Resolution - Worth the Hype?
USAMon Oct 28 2024
Ever found yourself with old, blurry photos that you wish looked better? Microsoft has a new trick up its sleeve called super resolution. The catch? You need a special computer called Copilot+. This tool uses AI to make your photos up to eight times bigger. Sounds amazing, right?
Well, hold on a second. I tested it on regular computers, and it worked, but Microsoft says it shouldn't. They're fixing that. Plus, the results weren't that impressive. Blurry or grainy photos still looked bad after using the tool. It might work better for photos that are already pretty clear.
There's another cool feature called Optical Character Recognition (OCR). It finds text in photos and lets you copy it. That's handy!
To use these features, you need to be part of the Windows Insider Program and get the latest updates. But remember, you might need a special computer for super resolution.
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questions
How does the super resolution tool in Microsoft Photos compare to other image enhancement tools on the market?
What are the potential benefits of using AI to enlarge images up to eight times their original size?
How does the super resolution feature affect the quality of printed images?