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The Designer Preview is available for free, and a paid Microsoft 365 subscription will be required in the future to unlock all the features.
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Create eye-catching designs in a flash with AI-powered magic!
What is Microsoft Designer?
Microsoft Designer is an image improvement tool that creates eye-catching designs in a flash with AI-powered magic. Microsoft Designer is Microsoft's AI graphic design tool with DALL-E 2 integration and background editing, suited to Microsoft 365 users wanting design assistance within the ecosystem.
Microsoft Designer is an AI-powered graphic design tool that creates stunning designs quickly and efficiently.
How do you use Microsoft Designer?
1Sign Up
You will need a free Microsoft account to start using this AI tool, for example, a Hotmail account.2Description
Provide the AI with a short description of what you would like it to create.3Design Ideas
The AI will provide you with more than 10 different design ideas based on the description you provided.4Customize Design
Choose the design you like most and click "customize design" to start working on the details. The AI will provide you with suggestions and ideas along the way, making Microsoft Designer a very easy-to-use AI tool.5Visuals
You will be able to add different types of visuals to your design and customize them in many different ways. The AI will provide you with ideas and recommendations on the way.6Customize Visuals
Once you found some visuals that fit well to your design, drag and drop that element and start customizing it. You can remove or blur the background, crop or replace it, and much more.7Filters
You can also add filters to the element you are using in your design. Microsoft Designer tool will allow you to edit every small detail.8Download
You will be able to download your design as PNG, MP4, or GIF file. You can also use AI to generate captions and hashtags for Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Microsoft-backed credibility and integration with the wider ecosystemAI
- DALL-E 2 powers image generation with reliable qualityAI
- Background editing and element erasing extends beyond pure designAI
Cons
- Less powerful than Adobe Express or Canva for traditional design workAI
- DALL-E 2 is dated vs DALL-E 3 and newer modelsAI
- Microsoft account dependency locks out non-ecosystem usersAI
How much does Microsoft Designer cost?
Pricing
Microsoft Designer Preview version is free to use. The full version will be launched soon and it will require any Microsoft 365 paid subscription (starting from $69.99).
Learn moreSupport
For support matters you need to contact Microsoft general support, there is no separate support system for Microsoft Designer.
Learn moreIntegrations
It is currently being developed for iOS and Android so users can design on the go.
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It offers features like removing and replacing photo backgrounds, erasing specific elements from photos, and generating design suggestions from short descriptions, using DALL-E 2.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions about Microsoft Designer
How much does Microsoft Designer cost?
Microsoft Designer Preview version is free to use. The full version will be launched soon and it will require any Microsoft 365 paid subscription (starting from $69.99).Does Microsoft Designer offer a free trial?
The Designer Preview is available for free, and a paid Microsoft 365 subscription will be required in the future to unlock all the features.How do you use Microsoft Designer?
The walkthrough on this page covers 6 steps: 1. Sign Up 2. Description 3. Design Ideas 4. Customize Design 5. Visuals 6. Customize Visuals.What does Microsoft Designer integrate with?
It is currently being developed for iOS and Android so users can design on the go.What are the limitations of Microsoft Designer?
Less powerful than Adobe Express or Canva for traditional design work. DALL-E 2 is dated vs DALL-E 3 and newer models. Microsoft account dependency locks out non-ecosystem users.
