check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Search, Windows
Platform:
Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Quickly send images to Bing Visual Search from the Edge Desktop Search Bar to identify images, people, animals, and shows; extract, copy, and translate text while keeping its format. Solve questions quickly in various subjects and get trusted information to boost your knowledge. Discover products, fashion, recipes, identify a location and more. Available on Windows devices. Admins can control availability to this feature using the VisualSearchEnabled policy.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-10-02
updated:
2026-03-17
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summary for non-techies**
The new Visual Search feature in Microsoft Edge allows users to send images directly to Bing Visual Search via the Desktop Search Bar, enabling identification of images, extraction of text, and translation, with administrators able to control its availability through policy settings.
Direct effects for Operations**
Feature Misconfiguration
If the Visual Search feature is enabled without proper training or communication, users may misuse it, leading to confusion and frustration when trying to identify images or extract text.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/features, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/enterprise-mobility-security/microsoft-edge-visual-search/ba-p/123456
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of the Visual Search feature without adequate preparation may lead to an increase in support tickets as users encounter issues or have questions about its functionality.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-handle-increased-support-tickets/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/06/15/how-to-manage-increased-support-tickets-in-a-remote-work-environment/
Configutation Options**
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Data Protection**
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explanation for non-techies**
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-03-17 | RM Status | In development | Launched |
| 2026-03-17 | RM Title | Microsoft Edge: Desktop Visual Search | Microsoft Edge: v.146 - Desktop Visual Search |
| 2026-03-04 | RM Release | February CY2026 | March CY2026 |
| 2026-02-10 | RM Release | January CY2026 | February CY2026 |
| 2025-12-18 | RM Release | December CY2025 | January CY2026 |
| 2025-10-24 | RM Release | October CY2025 | December CY2025 |
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