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Microsoft Designer

Microsoft Designer is Microsoft's AI graphic design app for the web and mobile; a beginner might try it to create images, cards or social posts from a text description and to edit photos.

Free plan
Free plan: not yet confirmed
Paid from
Microsoft 365 Personal $9.99 / month
Known for
Designer in Word and PowerPoint, Greeting cards, Invitations
Facts last checked
2026-10-10
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What makes Microsoft Designer different

Microsoft's design app for AI images, cards, invitations and social posts.

  1. 01

    Designer in Word and PowerPoint

    Generates images from a text description through Copilot while you work in Word or PowerPoint.

    Use it for: Adding a custom illustration to a slide without leaving PowerPoint.

    How to start

    1. In Word or PowerPoint, select the Copilot icon
    2. Describe the image you'd like to create in Copilot Chat
    On Copilot Pro, Microsoft 365 Personal, Microsoft 365 Familysupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-11

  2. 02

    Greeting cards

    Turns a short description into an animated digital card with an AI image and an editable message.

    Use it for: Sending a personalized birthday card by phone or email.

    How to start

    1. Pick an example in Explore ideas or write your own card description
    2. Select Generate
    3. Select Edit text to change the message, then download
    No plan limit statedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-11

  3. 03

    Invitations

    Generates 1 to 5 vertical invitation designs from the occasion, date, time, location and RSVP details.

    Use it for: Creating a phone-friendly party invitation in a few minutes.

    How to start

    1. Select an example in Explore ideas or describe your event
    2. Add or update the date, time, location and RSVP details
    3. Select Generate, then download or keep editing in Designer
    No plan limit statedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-11

  4. 04

    Frame image

    Adds an AI-generated decorative frame around an uploaded photo, based on themes and a style you pick.

    Use it for: Turning a holiday photo into a shareable keepsake.

    How to start

    1. Select Images to upload your photo
    2. Use Elements to describe objects or themes, and pick a Style
    3. Select Generate; the frame is saved in My creations
    No plan limit statedmicrosoft.comchecked 2026-10-11

  5. 05

    Edit with AI

    Photo editing tools that erase objects, remove or blur backgrounds, and upscale images up to 4K.

    Use it for: Removing a stranger from the background of a vacation photo.

    How to start

    1. Under the Edit with AI tab, upload a photo or choose one from the gallery
    2. Pick a tool, such as erasing an object or removing or blurring the background
    3. Download, copy or share the edited image
    No plan limit statedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-11

Comes with the same subscription

Cost

Free planA free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately.
  • Not yet confirmed

Plans

  • Microsoft Designer Free

    Free plan

    Amount not confirmed. See official pricing

  • Microsoft 365 Personal

    Paid, individual

    • $9.99 / month
    • $99.99 / year, annual commitment

  • Microsoft 365 Family

    Paid, individual

    • $12.99 / month
    • $129.99 / year, annual commitment

  • Microsoft 365 Premium

    Paid, individual

    • $19.99 / month
    • $199.99 / year, annual commitment

As shown on the official pricing page; may differ by region.

All features8 questions, each with its source and the date we checked it

AI models

AI modelsThe AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date.
  • DALL-Esupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10

Input and output

Image generationCreates new images from a text description.
  • Supportedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Plan not specified

Image editingChanges part of an existing image.
  • Supportedsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Plan not specified

Reference imageUses an image you provide to guide style or content.
  • Supportedmicrosoft.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Plan not specified

Workflow

Export formatsFile formats you can download results in.
  • Not yet confirmed
PlatformsWhere the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension.
  • Web, Mobile appsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10

Requirements

AccountWhether you need to sign up before using it.
  • Microsoft account requiredsupport.microsoft.comchecked 2026-10-10
Where it is availableCountries or regions where the provider says it can be used.
  • Not yet confirmed
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