
Microsoft Designer
: How to use it, features, and the business problems it solves
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What is Microsoft Designer?
An AI image generation and design tool integrated into Microsoft 365. Generate social media posts, banners, invitations, and presentation assets from text prompts. Uses DALL-E 3 for image generation and integrates with PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
Business problems it solves
About "Microsoft Designer"
How to Use
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Sign in with your Microsoft account
Visit the official website and sign in with your Microsoft account.
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Enter a prompt
Type a description of the design you want to create (e.g., "Spring sale banner").
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Choose a template
Select the design that best fits your needs from the multiple AI-generated options.
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Customize
Freely edit the text, images, and colors to adjust the design to your liking.
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Generate and edit images
Use DALL-E 3 to generate original images, and apply edits such as background removal or blur effects.
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Save and share
Download the finished design or share it via social media and other Microsoft apps.
Features
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AI-powered design suggestions
Automatically generates multiple design options based on your text input.
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Extensive template library
Provides templates for a wide range of use cases including social media posts, presentations, posters, and business cards.
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Image generation
Generate original images from text using DALL-E 3.
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Image editing tools
Intuitively remove backgrounds, apply blur, and erase unwanted objects.
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Commercial use permitted
Designs you create are licensed for commercial use.
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Microsoft 365 integration
Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft apps like Word and PowerPoint to boost productivity.
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Cloud storage
With a Microsoft 365 subscription, save and manage your designs in OneDrive.
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Multilingual support
Create designs in multiple languages, including Japanese.
Pricing
| Free Plan | Microsoft 365 Personal | Microsoft 365 Family | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | ¥0 | ¥1,490 | ¥2,100 |
| AI image generation | Available | Available | Available |
| Templates | Limited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Commercial use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | None | 100GB (OneDrive) | 100GB (OneDrive) |
| Microsoft app access | Partial | Full access | Full access |

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