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I needed to see the new Windows 11 Photos app in action to fathom how fast it is - it's like switching from dial-up to broadband
Windows Central • • technology
Key Points:
- Microsoft is releasing a major upgrade to its Photos app on Windows 11, featuring a new Gallery, Editor, and Viewer designed to enhance speed, efficiency, and functionality.
- The new Gallery consolidates photos from PC, OneDrive, and iCloud into one space, allowing users to search images using natural language and filter by people or Moments.
- The Editor, rebuilt with WinUI 3, loads 25% faster and offers advanced tools like Relight for dynamic lighting adjustments, along with support for HEIC, WebP, and HDR photo editing.
- The updated Viewer supports more file types, including SVG, and offers improved HDR viewing with a 15-30% faster launch time depending on the image format.
- Speed improvements are a highlight, with instant photo preview loading and smoother scrolling, marking a significant upgrade compared to the previous version of the app.
