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Here’s the fastest way to use Windows Studio Effects on Windows 11
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Published onMarch 23, 2023
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As a Windows 11 user, you may have noticed that the operating system comes with a variety of features and tools to enhance your multimedia experience. One of these features isWindows Studio Effects, a collection of AI filters and effects that can be applied to video calls.
WhenPanos Panay announced the Windows 11 2022 Update, Windows Studio Effects was included. However, in order to use the new features, you need the correct required hardware that supports it, namely a PC running with a neural processing unit (NPU), a specialized processing chip that only recently has been included with Snapdragon (ARM-based) PCs.
Please note: At the time of this writing, only two machines can access these special features included in Windows Studio Effects: theSurface Pro 9or theLenovo ThinkPad x13s, the best ARM laptop in ages. If you don’t have one of these machines or your camera hardware does not support it, you maynot be able to access the Windows Studio Effectsfeatures described in this guide.
If you’re looking to enhance and improve your video calls or you’re simply curious about what Windows Studio Effects can do, you’ve come to the right place. In thisguide, we’ll show you how to use Windows Studio Effects inWindows 11.
What are Windows Studio Effects?
Windows Studio Effects is a powerful software tool that comes with the Windows operating system. It allows you to add visual effects to your videos, images, and other multimedia content, making them more engaging and dynamic. Here are the four Windows Studio Effects available, 3 for the camera and one for the microphone:
Windows Studio Effects via Quick Settings
The quickest and easiest way to access Windows Studio Effects is via Quick Settings. This a relatively new way to access this feature, but it is the fastest way to access and change Studio Effects settings on the fly. Just make sure you are running Windows 11 build 22621.1344 (released on Feb. 28) or higher and follow these steps:
If you don’t see the Studio effects option on your computer, you may need to add the button manually. Click the pencil icon at the bottom of the Quick Settings panel, clickAddand chooseStudio effectsand don’t forget to clickDonewhen you are finished.If you don’t see the option to add Studio effects, your PC likely does not have the required hardware to run it.
View more Windows Studio Effects in Settings
Another way you can access Windows Studio Effects is by using the full Settings app in Windows 11. This method is not as quick and easy as using Quick Settings as the camera and microphone options are located in different areas within Settings. Here’s what you need to do in Settings:
To enable Windows Studio effects for the camera:
Unfortunately, to enable Voice focus you need to go to a separate area in Settings, but it is pretty easy to do, just use the following steps:
Windows Studio Effects is only one ofmanyfeatures added, but be sure to check out everythingthat’s included in Windows 11 2022 Update. Want to learn a new feature to use? Check outhow to use file tabs in File Explorer with Windows 11 2022.
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