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This article applies to Copilot+ PCs only. |
Introduction
The Image Processing AI component for Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ PCs enables on-device image understanding and processing across Windows features and apps. It uses machine-learning models and runtime components for tasks such as scaling, segmentation, foreground and background extraction, and visual analysis. Running on dedicated AI hardware, it delivers fast, low-latency performance, keeps image data on the device, and supports enhancement, accessibility, and AI-assisted image editing experiences.
Summary
This Image Processing update includes improvements to the Image Processing AI component for Windows 11, version 26H1.
How to get this update
Windows Update
This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update.
Prerequisites
You must have the latest cumulative update for Windows 11, version 26H1 installed.
Replacement information
This update replaces the previously released update KB5089872.
Check update history
To determine whether this update is present on the device, go to Settings > Windows Update > Update history.
After this update is installed, you should find the following update listed in Update history depending on the processor type in the device:
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2026-05 Image Processing version 1.2604.515.0 for Qualcomm-powered systems (KB5096579)
References
For a list of AI updates on supported devices, see the following resources:
