Microsoft Designer
Microsoft's AI-powered graphic design tool for images, social media posts, and templates.
Category: Design & Image · Image generation & creative suites
Features
Microsoft Designer is a browser-based AI-powered graphic design tool for images, social-media posts, and marketing materials. AI image generation is based on DALL-E and integrated into editable templates.
Free use is restricted to private, non-commercial purposes; commercial use requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot Business plan. The standalone DALL-E offering in Azure was discontinued in 2026.
- AI image generation directly in editable templates for social media, posters, and marketing
- 15 free credits per month for non-commercial use
- 60 credits per month with a Microsoft 365 subscription
- Background removal and text-on-image via AI
- Templates for social-media posts, newsletters, and presentations
- Integration with Microsoft 365 apps and OneDrive
Prices and plans
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Designer | free | Custom | AI image generation directly in templates for social media, posters, and more Free entry with 15 credits/month |
Limits
No standalone paid Designer SKU; expanded usage runs through an existing Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscription (shared credit allowance with Copilot there).
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FAQ
Is Microsoft Designer available for free?
Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial.
Where is Microsoft Designer's vendor based?
Microsoft, based in USA. For data processing and privacy terms the vendor's own contract governs.
Is Microsoft Designer still active?
Live-checked against the official vendor page.
How many plans are documented for Microsoft Designer?
The catalog documents 1 plans with price, billing period, and included features.
Which use case is Microsoft Designer categorized for?
Microsoft Designer is listed in the catalog under “Design & Image.”
Where do the details about Microsoft Designer come from?
Prices, limits, and product details are documented against the listed official vendor page.
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Sources
- https://designer.microsoft.com
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