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This article applies to Copilot+ PCs only. |
Introduction
The Image Processing AI component for Intel‑powered Copilot+ PCs is a Windows AI component that enables on‑device image understanding and image processing across Windows features and applications. It uses machine‑learning models and supporting runtime components to perform tasks such as image scaling, segmentation, visual analysis, and foreground and background extraction, preparing images for downstream editing or transformation. By running locally on the device’s dedicated AI hardware, the component delivers fast, low‑latency performance while keeping image data on the device for improved privacy, and it supports image‑based Windows experiences including image enhancement, accessibility features, and AI‑assisted image editing workflows in coordination with other Windows AI components such as Image Transform and Image Creation.
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 KB5083510.
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:
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2026-04 Image Processing version 1.2603.373.0 for Intel-powered systems (KB5089871)
References
For a list of AI updates on supported devices, see the following resources:
