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The improvements make it easier to access actions such as “Start slideshow” and “Share.”

The Photos app now groups together shortcuts to Microsoft apps like Clipchamp and OneDrive as well.

Microsoft Photos app

Microsoft is testing several improvements to the Photos app that make it easier to access key actions and other Microsoft apps.

Microsoft also started testing a Dynamic Zoom Slider within the Photos Viewer section of the app.

At the moment, you could only zoom to preset levels.

The new slider supports any level of zoom from 10% to 800%.

Photos app on Windows 11

Performance of Photos Viewer is 2.1 times faster when it comes to loading following the recent update.

Importing media has improved as well.

The Photos app has a new feature that lets you control when photos and videos transfer from your equipment.

Share UI with image editing tools

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