Microsoft has introduced an exciting graphic design tool called Microsoft Designer, powered by powerful artificial intelligence technology. Designed to streamline the creation of social media posts, this revolutionary platform will be directly accessible from the Edge web browser. With additional AI-based creative features, Microsoft Designer aims to compete with leading graphic design services in the market, such as Canva.
What is Microsoft Designer?
Microsoft Designer is an impressive web-based graphic design application, first unveiled in October of last year. This remarkable tool incorporates advanced text-to-image functions based on artificial intelligence, similar to tools like Stable Diffusion. It allows users to generate images from text prompts, opening up a world of possibilities for creating invitations, greeting cards, and social media posts. Microsoft Designer blends the best of DALL-E and Adobe Express, exceeding expectations with its innovation.
News and Updates
The latest update of Microsoft Designer brings along some impressive features. One of the most notable is its integration with the Edge browser. By being natively embedded in the browser’s sidebar, users can start working on new projects and share them on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest without switching tabs. This feature, without the need for additional extensions, offers helpful suggestions to include in the posts while working, optimizing the creative workflow.
Another innovative functionality is the ability to generate AI-powered text. Users can select a specific goal from the dropdown menu, such as “raise awareness” or “increase sales or bookings,” and provide a brief description of their needs. Microsoft Designer will then generate a selection of hashtags and captions to use in social media posts. Additionally, it will recommend fonts that perfectly complement the project.
Resizing designs has also become easier and more efficient with this update. Now, Microsoft Designer offers up to 20 different sizes for social media, including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Text and images are automatically rearranged to fit the new layout, minimizing the need to fix formatting issues.
Furthermore, the tool includes animation features to breathe life into the final designs. Users can automatically apply animated text transitions and backgrounds, adding a creative touch to their projects. Microsoft has implemented artificial intelligence technology into this feature, although it hasn’t been specified whether animated assets are generated from scratch or if users can contribute their own animations.
Access and Availability
Microsoft Designer is currently in a preview version and is accessible through the official website or directly from the Edge browser. By simply clicking on the pencil icon in the right sidebar of the browser and selecting “Open Microsoft Designer,” users can access this powerful tool. They can choose from a variety of templates or start a new project from scratch, unleashing their creativity with the magic of artificial intelligence and graphic design.
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