PHOTO-PAINT also uses machine learning to refine the outline you draw with the smart selection mask. That means you can highlight an area of a photo and use an art effect on it, and if you decide later that you want the effect to apply to a different area of the image, you can move or resize the lens. You can combine this very effectively with the new non-destructive bitmap lens, which lets you add an effect by selecting an area of the image and treating it as a bitmap to which you can then apply bitmap effects. But draw outside the object you want to select and you confuse the ML-powered selection tool so your line becomes part of the mask (above). The new ML-powered smart selection tool created a near-perfect mask of a complex edge from a very rough selection line drawn with a mouse (top). If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews.

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