Agent update
Image generation in Cowork
From 25 Aug 2026, Copilot Cowork can create and edit images in the app using OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 model, so you no longer need a separate design tool for a first visual.
How to use image generation in Copilot Cowork for small business
A marketing coordinator could ask Cowork to create a social post image, then refine it in the same task as the caption and the rest of the pack. A cafe owner could generate a simple specials graphic, edit the wording on the image, and drop it into a Word or PowerPoint file they are already preparing in Microsoft 365. A tradesperson putting together a one-page flyer could describe the job, get a first image in Cowork, and adjust it before printing.
The Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes say this is available on Android, Windows, iOS, Mac and the web. They do not name a separate add-on price, and they do not mention country restrictions. You still need access to Copilot Cowork itself. The notes do not say whether every Microsoft 365 Copilot licence includes Cowork in every region, so check in the Copilot app before you rely on it. Image work happens inside Cowork, as artefacts you can refine there, rather than only as a chat thumbnail.
Most useful for: Graphic Designer – Design ads, social graphics and campaign layouts, Social Media Manager – Design or brief social graphics and short clips, Marketing Coordinator – Create brochures, signage and flyers
Frequently asked questions
Which image model does it use, and can I edit the result in Cowork?
It uses OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 model to generate and edit image artefacts inside Cowork. You describe what you want, then use the editing tools in the same app to refine the image, instead of exporting it to another design tool first.
Do I need Copilot Cowork to use this, and is there a separate price?
You need access to Copilot Cowork. The release notes do not add a separate image-generation fee or name a required extra plan. Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing still applies, and the notes do not publish per-image pricing.
Which devices can generate images in Cowork?
The Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes say this is available on Android, Windows, iOS, Mac and the web. The notes do not say whether every Microsoft 365 Copilot licence includes Cowork in every region, so check in the Copilot app before you rely on it.