Microsoft Designer
by Microsoft
AI-powered design and image editing tool from Microsoft for creating images, social posts, graphics, and visual content.
Microsoft Designer is Microsoft's AI-powered graphic design and image editing application. It can generate images and visual designs from text prompts, create social posts, greeting cards, invitations, stickers, collages, banners, logos, and other graphics. Designer also provides AI-powered editing features such as background removal, object erasing, image enhancement, resizing, restyling, framing, and upscaling. It is available on the web and mobile, with selected Designer capabilities integrated into Microsoft apps such as Word and PowerPoint.
Provider
Microsoft
Category
AI Image
Available On
Web, Android, iOS, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot
Launched
Oct 2023
Use Cases
Graphic Design, Social Media, Image Generation, Content Creation
Best For
Creating social graphics, AI images, banners, invitations, stickers, and quick visual designs with simple text prompts
🧠 Models (1)
Microsoft Designer AI Image GenerationvCurrent Designer image generation
Image Generation
Context Window
Not publicly specified
Input
text, image
Output
image
✨ Features (11)
AI Image Generation
Generate custom images and visual concepts from natural-language descriptions
AI Design
Create customizable designs and layouts from text prompts and ideas
Image Editing
Edit and personalize images using AI-powered editing tools
Background Removal
Automatically remove or blur unwanted image backgrounds
Object Removal
Erase unwanted objects and distractions from images
Image Upscaling
Enhance image resolution and improve visual quality
Social Media Designs
Create visual posts and graphics for social media content
Brand Kits
Generate personal brand suggestions including logos, fonts, colors, and brand voice
Collage Creator
Create AI-powered collages using uploaded images, themes, and styles
Enhance Prompt
Expand a simple image description into a more detailed prompt for image generation
Microsoft 365 Integration
Use selected Designer and AI visual features across Microsoft applications such as Word and PowerPoint
💰 Pricing
✓ Free Plan
✕ Free Trial
✓ Paid Plan
✕ Enterprise
Starting Price
Free
Billed monthly
API Pricing
No public standalone Designer API pricing; AI features use Microsoft account credits and supported Microsoft 365 subscription benefits.
More Info
View pricing page ↗💬 Prompt Library (5)
Social Media Post
ImageCreate a social media graphic from a simple design brief
Create a modern social media graphic for [BRAND OR TOPIC]. Include a clear headline, visually engaging composition, [COLOR STYLE], and a professional design suitable for [PLATFORM].
AI Image
ImageGenerate a detailed AI image from a structured prompt
Create a high-quality image of [SUBJECT]. Style: [STYLE]. Environment: [BACKGROUND]. Lighting: [LIGHTING]. Composition: [COMPOSITION]. Aspect ratio: [RATIO].
Banner Design
ImageGenerate a promotional banner design
Create a professional banner for [BRAND OR CAMPAIGN]. Include the message '[TEXT]', use [COLOR PALETTE], and create a clean modern composition suitable for [WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA/ADVERTISEMENT].
Invitation
ImageCreate an event invitation with AI
Design an elegant invitation for [EVENT]. Include the event name, date, time, location, and message. Use a [STYLE] visual theme with [COLOR PALETTE].
Photo Enhancement
ImageImprove and enhance an existing image
Improve this image while preserving the original subject and composition. Enhance clarity, lighting, detail, and overall visual quality. Remove distracting elements where appropriate.
🔗 Integrations (6)
Microsoft 365
productivity
Designer capabilities are integrated into selected Microsoft 365 experiences
Microsoft Copilot
ai
Supported Designer features can be accessed through Microsoft Copilot experiences
Microsoft Word
productivity
Supported AI image and design features can be used with Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
presentation
Supported Designer and Copilot features can create visual content for presentations
OneDrive
storage
Designer projects and uploaded images can be stored through Microsoft's cloud storage
Microsoft Photos
image-editing
Selected Designer image editing capabilities are integrated with Microsoft Photos
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⚠️ Limitations
- •AI-generated images may contain incorrect details or visual artifacts
- •Text rendered inside generated images may contain spelling or language errors
- •Some AI features require available monthly credits or a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription
- •Feature availability varies by device, language, account, region, and subscription
- •Designer is licensed for personal, non-commercial use with a Microsoft account
- •Some generative AI features have age and account eligibility requirements
- •There is no publicly documented standalone Microsoft Designer API