PicWish 2.17.7 for Windows

PicWish 2.17.7 is a Windows photo editor that uses AI to handle common image tasks automatically: removing the background from a photo, cleaning up unwanted objects, improving blurry pictures and preparing product shots. It is aimed at online sellers, social media users and anyone who needs a quick result without learning a professional editor. The catalogue lists the licence as a demo, and you can download PicWish for Windows from picwish.com or the Microsoft Store.

Quick facts

• Version: 2.17.7
• Developer: PicWish
• Platform: Windows
• Licence: demo (free trial with limits, paid credits or plans)
• Download: about 1.98 MB according to catalogue data
• Get it: Microsoft Store or picwish.com

What it is good for

Cutting a product out of its background, placing it on white and exporting the result in the right size used to take a skilled editor several minutes per picture. PicWish reduces this to dropping an image into the window and waiting a moment while the AI detects the subject. The same applies to removing a passer-by from a holiday photo, sharpening a slightly blurred portrait or creating a passport-style picture with a plain background. Results are usually good with clear subjects and simple backgrounds; fine hair, glass and busy scenes may need a manual touch-up. Because the heavy processing is done by PicWish's service, an internet connection is needed, and the small installer mostly sets up the app that talks to that service.

Guide: remove a background

1. Install PicWish from the Microsoft Store or the official website.
2. Open the app and choose the background removal tool.
3. Drag your photo in and wait for the automatic cut-out.
4. Fix edges with the manual brush if needed.
5. Choose a transparent, white or custom background.
6. Export the image in the size and format you need.

New tools and improvements are listed on the PicWish new features page.

Tips for better results

• Start with a large, sharp version of the photo rather than a thumbnail.
• Shoot products against a plain background with even light.
• Zoom in on edges before exporting, especially around hair and fur.
• Keep the originals in case you want to edit again later.

Licence and privacy

The trial lets you test the tools with limitations, such as lower export quality or a limited number of images. Full-quality exports usually require credits or a subscription; check the current terms before buying. Since images are processed online, avoid uploading confidential documents or photos of other people without their consent.

Pros and cons

• Pro: fast automatic background removal.
• Pro: handles typical product and portrait photos well.
• Pro: easy for beginners.
• Con: full-quality export needs payment.
• Con: requires an internet connection.

Alternatives

For manual editing without subscriptions, our listings include GIMP and Photoscape. Adobe Photoshop and CorelDraw are professional options, and Microsoft Designer offers quick AI-assisted graphics.