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Microsoft Designer

by Microsoft

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Verdict

AI design tool with image generation

Social media posts; invitations; flyers; quick marketing materials; presentation graphics

Best for

Small businessessocial media managersstudentsMicrosoft ecosystem usersnon-designers

Quick facts

Free tier: Full access free via Microsoft account; image generation; design templates; social media posts
Starting price: Free
Platforms: web
Company: Microsoft

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Pricing

Plan	Price	Key limits
Free	Free	with Microsoft account

Key capabilities

Works with

Images
designs

Outputs

Get it

How to use Microsoft Designer on phones and tablets.

App StoreiOS Google PlayAndroid

Mobile web: Works in a mobile browser (responsive or dedicated mobile site).

Technical details

Offline: No
API: No
Languages: Multilingual
Difficulty: Beginner-friendly
Privacy: High
Time to productivity: 5 min
Upgrade when: Needing more daily boosts; Microsoft 365 integration features; brand kit
Integrations: Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Edge browser, Windows

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Tutorials

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