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Exclusive: Microsoft is adding image support to Notepad on Windows 11
https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/02/19/exclusive-microsoft-is-adding-image-support-to-notepad-on-windows-11/
# Part of the content was translated from Gemini 3.0 Flash and edited.
Windows Latest has learned that Microsoft is adding image support to Notepad in Windows 11. Sources say the impact on program performance will be 'minimal'. It also appears that this feature will be added along with Markdown support for Notepad, and can be disabled along with other features in the settings. … …
Unlike Notepad, WordPad has always supported image insertion and various Markdown-like features. In fact, WordPad felt like a scaled-down version of MS Word in many ways, while Notepad has long remained a simple text editor.
With the disappearance of WordPad, Microsoft has been adding new features to Notepad to fill the void. Recently, Markdown support was added. This allows users to bold or italicize text in Notepad and even insert links, although this feature led to the discovery of a security vulnerability.
The next step is the addition of full image support as a new feature for Notepad.
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* Translator's note: In the image below, you can see that an 'Image' icon has been added to the toolbar where the mouse cursor is located.
