Yes you read it correct now you can remove background in ms paint

microsoft updating its paint app from last 3 months with bunch of new features to keep relavant to new era

lets Know how to remove background in paint

Insert an image in new blank doucument 

in image section you will find remove background button click on it

you can also create a rectangle to remove background in particular area

extra tip- you can remove background in microsoft power point application  do you know?