Microsoft free AI-powered Designer tool can help you create stunning images, here's how it works

Microsoft has taken a significant step in simplifying the design process for users by introducing its AI-powered Designer tool to the Edge sidebar. This tool empowers users to create impressive visual designs without the need to open a new tab or launch a separate application.

With just a few clicks, individuals can now generate stunning designs that cater to a variety of purposes, such as crafting greeting cards, designing social media posts, creating PowerPoint illustrations, and even developing logos for businesses.

Create designs with Microsoft AI

The core technology driving this innovation is DALL-E, an AI model developed by Microsoft. This technology enables users to craft designs from scratch, much like the functioning of AI-driven text-to-image systems such as Stable Diffusion.

By seamlessly integrating this Designer tool into the Edge sidebar, Microsoft has unlocked the potential for users to fashion customised designs for emails, Instagram posts, and Facebook updates without having to rely on third-party applications.

Accessing the designer tool: Steps to follow

Here are the steps to take in order to create photos with the Microsft AI-powered Designer tool:

- To locate the Designer tool within Microsoft Edge, start by logging into your Microsoft account

- Click on the ‘+’ symbol located on the Edge sidebar

- Within the ‘Manage’ section, activate the Designer option or Select 'Designer (Preview)’

- Enter keywords like themes or event titles in the search box

- Let the tool generate aesthetic images backed by DALL-E

- Once the image is generated, you can attach it to your email or save the generated designs for future use

Preview phase & availability

It is important to note that the AI-powered Designer tool is now available to users in the United States and is in its preview stage. To improve the tool's usability and usefulness, Microsoft is actively seeking user input.

In addition to the Designer tool, Microsoft has expanded the functionality of Bing Chat on the desktop. These capabilities allow you to ask the chatbot to categorise tabs using terms like news or to order them by subject. Additionally, users can simply import passwords from different browsers to improve their online activities.