Microsoft Designer is taking AI art to the next level by integrating its features into Windows and Microsoft services like Photos, Word, and PowerPoint. This evolution began with Bing Image Creator in 2022, followed by the advanced Dall-E 2 model, and now with Microsoft Designer.
The integration of Designer into Word and PowerPoint allows users with a Copilot Pro subscription to generate backgrounds for PowerPoint slides and graphics for Word documents using AI. This new feature eliminates the need to search for images online, giving users more creative options within these applications. Additionally, AI-generated banners will soon be available in Word.
To access these AI art features, users will need both a Microsoft 365 subscription and a Copilot Pro subscription. While the Microsoft 365 subscription costs at least $6.99 per month, the Copilot Pro subscription is an additional $20 per user per month. These subscriptions unlock a range of AI-powered design tools within Designer.
Designer also offers features like creating greeting cards, generating AI frames and stickers, using prompt templates for suggestions, and transforming photos into paintings or 3D art. Additionally, Designer serves as an image editor within the Windows Photos app, allowing users to make various edits like removing backgrounds and adjusting lighting.
Microsoft is planning to automate some of these editing processes with AI, making it more accessible to mainstream users. The features will be released in preview for Windows Insiders in select language regions. Furthermore, Microsoft is launching Designer as a mobile app for Android and iOS, expanding its reach to mobile users.
All of Designer’s AI capabilities are powered by “boosts,” which are small icons displayed at the bottom of the Designer screen. These boosts help create or edit AI-powered images faster, with daily limits based on the user’s subscription. A Copilot Pro subscription unlocks additional boosts, ensuring a seamless experience for users.
In conclusion, Microsoft Designer is revolutionizing AI art and design with its innovative features integrated into various Microsoft platforms. Users can expect a more efficient and creative experience with Designer’s AI capabilities, making digital art creation more accessible to everyone.
