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Microsoft Copilot

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Chat with AI to find answers, summarize information, draft content, and generate images.

Verified Nov 2, 2026

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What is Microsoft Copilot?

Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant for work, personal tasks, and school. Its chat interface lets you ask questions, explore ideas, think through projects, and summarize information within a conversation. It also supports content drafting and image generation, bringing several kinds of AI assistance into one experience.

For work, Copilot includes search for finding information, files, and insights, alongside chat for discussing projects and completing tasks. You can use it on the web or through desktop and mobile experiences. Conversations follow you across devices while remaining separate by account, so work and personal conversations stay distinct.

Microsoft Copilot is free with a signed-in Microsoft account. Some features require eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions, and availability varies. Windows and Mac desktop downloads are available for users who prefer a dedicated application.

What can Microsoft Copilot do?

  • AI chat

    Ask questions, brainstorm ideas, discuss projects, and summarize information in a conversation.

  • Work search

    Find information, files, and insights to help answer work-related questions.

  • Content and image creation

    Draft written content and generate images with AI.

  • Cross-device conversations

    Access conversations across devices while keeping them separate by account.

Who is Microsoft Copilot for?

Working professionals
Find work information, summarize material, draft content, and think through projects.
Students
Ask questions, explore ideas, and use AI assistance for school-related tasks.
Personal users
Brainstorm, create content, and get help with everyday questions and tasks.

Frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft Copilot free?

Microsoft Copilot is free with a signed-in Microsoft account. Some features require eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions, and availability varies.

Where can I use Microsoft Copilot?

Copilot is available on the web, desktop, and mobile. Desktop downloads are available for Windows and Mac.

Do conversations carry across devices?

Conversations move with you across devices while remaining separate by account.

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  4. 4MonicaChat with multiple AI models, write, research, and create across your apps and devices.
  5. 5DeepSeekA free AI chat assistant for everyday questions and problem-solving.

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