Microsoft Is Bringing Image Support to Notepad on Windows 11

Microsoft is preparing to add image support to Notepad on Windows 11, making the classic text editor into a more flexible documentation and planning app.

Early UI previews tested by Windows Insiders include a new image icon in the toolbar, as well as references to the added functionality within the app's "What's new" section. In a statement sent to Windows Latest, Microsoft confirmed image support is being tested, adding that images don't appear to affect Notepad performance. Still, the tech giant plans to introduce a toggle that lets users preserve Notepad's classic plaintext experience if they prefer.

The updated Notepad will reportedly let users insert and view images inline alongside text. Microsoft is reportedly testing ways to handle images using Markdown‑style syntax, where a formatted view shows the picture and a raw view shows the underlying text link. This keeps Notepad focused on text at ...