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Microsoft Designer

by Microsoft

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Overview

AI design tool with image generation

Best for: Social media posts; invitations; flyers; quick marketing materials; presentation graphics

At a glance

Pricing

Free with Microsoft account

Difficulty
Beginner-friendly
Time to productivity
5 min
Privacy
High
Learning curve
Instant

Ideal for

Small businessessocial media managersstudentsMicrosoft ecosystem usersnon-designers

Key capabilities

Works with

  • Images
  • designs

Outputs

  • PNG
  • JPG
  • PDF

Mobile access

How to use Microsoft Designer on phones and tablets.

App StoreiOSGoogle PlayAndroid
  • Mobile web: Works in a mobile browser (responsive or dedicated mobile site).

Free Tier

Full access free via Microsoft account; image generation; design templates; social media posts

Limits: 15 boosts/day for AI generation; template usage unlimited; Microsoft account required

When to upgrade: Needing more daily boosts; Microsoft 365 integration features; brand kit

Technical Details

Type: web
Offline: No
API: No
Languages: Multilingual
Integrations: Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Edge browser, Windows

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