Discover the power of AI with Copilot in Windows
Kickstart your Windows 11 experience. Along with other AI-powered features, Copilot in Windows can enhance your creativity and productivity.Copilot in Windows is available (in preview) on select Windows 10 devices. Learn more about Copilot in Windows 10 and system requirements for Copilot in Windows 10.
Get help when you need it using Copilot in Windows
Copilot in Windows helps you stay focused while it performs the tasks you need to get done. From adjusting your PC’s settings to organizing your windows with Snap Assist, Copilot saves you time and helps you be more efficient.
Get answers, inspiration, and summaries
Start your next creative project with ideas and information that spark your ingenuity. Copilot in Windows gets you relevant answers fast, lets you ask follow-up questions, and can generate images from your ideas.
Copilot is ready when you are
Set it aside when you don’t need its help, or launch it with a keystroke to use its state-of-the-art tools. Copilot also offers assistance while you work online and in your Windows apps.
Paint
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Photos
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Snipping Tool
AI in Snipping Tool makes editing easy, allowing you to copy and redact text from a screenshot image.
Clipchamp
In Clipchamp, AI gives you a headstart when editing footage to help you publish your masterpiece faster.2
Windows Ink
Draw, design, and navigate the smart way. Now there’s no need to put the pen down when in Windows 11.7
Smart App Control
Smart App Control uses AI to predict which apps are safe to download and run on Windows 11.3
Get Windows 11
Windows 11 has AI-powered tools that can help you figure things out and find stuff fast. Shop for a Windows 11 PC, or check to see if your PC is eligible for an upgrade.
AI meets Bing Chat
Bing Chat puts the power of AI into your online search. From travel planning and community organizing, comparison shopping, to anything you search for on your Windows 11 PC.4
Copilot in Windows is an artificial intelligence assistant that’s integrated in Windows 11 to enhance productivity and creativity. With the assistance of Copilot, you can get real answers, inspiration, and solutions for your questions, projects, and to-do-list.1
Copilot in Windows (in preview) is rolling out gradually within the latest update to Windows 11 in select global markets. During this controlled rollout phase, some devices running the prior version of Windows 11 will be able to update to the current version and use Copilot. When Copilot has been activated on your computer, you will see the Copilot icon in your taskbar. In the meantime, try Copilot on the web.
There is no additional cost to use Copilot in Windows 11.
Copilot in Windows provides answers to queries and helps you take action within Windows 11, like changing a setting, summarizing a query, or opening a relevant app. Find Copilot in Windows 11 on the taskbar, or select Win + C for quick access. Copilot in Windows 11 can be docked in a side pane so that it stays persistent next to any of your apps, always there to provide assistance no matter what you’re doing—getting inspired, planning, communicating, or creating.
You can use AI-powered features such as Bing Chat, Copilot in Windows, and Paint5 to generate digital art right from your computer. Provide Copilot details of colors, artistic styles, and other sensory details you would like included in your art. Give this AI-powered assistant more details to curate your piece of art the way you envision.
Copilot in Windows goes beyond words: You can copy, drag and drop, or upload images to chat and find more information about the images. You can also use voice input6 or take actions such as:
- “Change to dark mode”
- “Turn on do not disturb”
- “Take a screenshot”
- “Summarize this website” (Active tab in Microsoft Edge)
- “Write a story about a dog who lives on the moon”
- “Make me a picture of a serene koi fishpond with lily pads”
Windows 11 is packed with AI-powered tools and features to help elevate your experience. Easily make use of the Snipping Tool, voice access, and smart recommendations in File Explorer and the Start menu. Use AI to improve your creativity with Clipchamp, Paint, or the Photos app. Quickly use your digital pen and ink virtually anywhere7 on your device while you write and design with Copilot.
Copilot in Windows (in preview) is rolling out gradually within the latest update to Windows 11 in select global markets. During this controlled rollout phase, some devices running the prior version of Windows 11 will be able to update to the current version and use Copilot. When Copilot has been activated on your computer, you will see the Copilot icon in your taskbar. In the meantime, try Copilot on the web.
Copilot in Windows is available (in preview) on select Windows 10 devices. Learn more about Copilot in Windows 10 and system requirements for Copilot in Windows 10.
“Preview” means that Copilot in Windows is being rolled out with limited capabilities in select global markets. During this phase, we are continuing to improve the Copilot experience before making it generally available on Windows 11 devices in eligible markets.
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- Screen simulated, subject to change. Copilot availability and rollout timing varies by market.
- 1 Rolling out gradually in preview within the latest updates to Windows 10 and Windows 11 in select global markets. Timing of availability varies by device and market. For Copilot in Windows 10, see Windows 10 system requirements.
- 2 Microsoft Clipchamp Essentials – Subscription sold separately (Premium filters & effects, Premium stock video & audio content + Brand Kit).
- 3 Only available on the latest version of Windows 11. In order to keep you as safe as possible, you must start with a fresh system. PCs that have been running previous versions of Windows must do a full reset of the Windows 11 operating system for the feature to work. Only available in North America and Europe.
- 4 Must be signed into a Microsoft account using the latest version of Windows 11. Not available in China or Russia.
- 5 Requires Microsoft account. Additional subscription may be required. Timing of feature delivery varies by device. Feature availability may vary by market. Available at launch in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, and United States. English inputs only for now.
- 6 Hardware dependent. Requires Windows PC with microphone capability.
- 7 Pen-capable tablet or PC required. Pen accessories may be sold separately. Some third-party apps may not be compatible with handwriting to text conversion. Requires a PC with touchscreen capability.
- 8 When Copilot is not available, pressing the Copilot key will launch Windows Search.
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