Microsoft Designer
The free design assistant powered by DALL-E, built to generate social graphics, flyers, and invitations.
Microsoft Designer is a free graphic design tool. Powered by DALL-E, it helps users generate social media graphics, invitation layouts, and flyers from simple prompts.
Pricing
Best For
- ✦ Social media coordinators producing daily assets
- ✦ Event planners drafting quick invitations and announcements
- ✦ Students and educators designing project flyers and slides
What is Microsoft Designer?
Microsoft Designer is an AI graphic design tool integrated into Microsoft 365. It uses generative AI to help users build custom social media graphics, event invitations, posters, and presentation slides from simple prompts, acting as an accessible alternative to platforms like Canva.
Key Features
Use Cases
Social Announcement Graphic
Enter a prompt like 'Announcement graphic for a weekend technology hackathon' to generate a social-media-ready post.
Flyer Generation
Generate a custom, styled flyer layout for a community charity drive, with placeholder text ready to edit.
Pros
- ✅ Completely free to use with a Microsoft account
- ✅ DALL-E integration generates high-quality images
- ✅ Saves time on daily social media graphics and announcements
- ✅ Syncs cleanly with Microsoft 365 workspaces
Cons
- ❌ Lacks the extensive template libraries of platforms like Canva
- ❌ Advanced brand kit tracking and matching tools are basic
- ❌ Not optimized for high-fidelity UI/UX design tasks
Microsoft Designer FAQ
Do I need a Microsoft 365 subscription to use Designer?
No. Microsoft Designer is free to use for anyone with a standard Microsoft account.