check before: 2025-10-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, SharePoint
Platform:
Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
PowerPoint will add Brand Images, allowing users to browse and insert company-approved logos, icons, and photos from a centralized Organization Assets Library (OAL). Rolling out worldwide from late October to November 2025, the feature is on by default, requiring admins to set up and manage the OAL for brand compliance.
Details:
Updated November 11, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
Browse your company's approved logos, icons, and photos right inside PowerPoint-no need to search elsewhere. We're introducing Brand Images in PowerPoint to help users easily access company-approved logos, icons, and photos directly within the app. This feature streamlines brand compliance and saves time by eliminating the need to search for assets externally.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 509111.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late October 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025.
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Release Phase:
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Created:
2025-10-10
updated:
2025-11-11
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Impact
If the Organization Assets Library (OAL) is not set up prior to the rollout, users will not be able to access the approved images, leading to frustration and potential delays in their work.
- roles: End Users, Marketing Team
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/organization-assets-library, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=509111
Admin Management Impact
Without proper preparation and setup of the OAL, admins may face increased workload and user complaints regarding the lack of access to necessary branding assets, impacting overall productivity.
- roles: IT Administrators, Brand Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/documentprocessing/image-tagging?view=o365-worldwide, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/documentprocessing/image-tagging-overview?view=o365-worldwide
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you're organizing a company event and you need to decorate the venue. Instead of running around town to gather decorations from different stores, what if you had a central warehouse where everything you need is stored and ready to use? This is similar to what Microsoft PowerPoint is doing with its new Brand Images feature.
PowerPoint is now introducing a way for users to easily access company-approved logos, icons, and photos directly within the app. Think of it as having a special section in PowerPoint where all the images that fit your company's brand are stored. This means you no longer have to search the internet or dig through old files to find the right logo or image for your presentation. Everything you need is in one place, just like that central warehouse for your event decorations.
This feature works through something called an Organization Assets Library (OAL), which is like the warehouse where all the approved images are kept. Administrators in your company will set up this library using SharePoint, a tool that helps manage and store files. Once it's set up, you can browse and insert these images directly into your PowerPoint presentations.
The idea is to make sure everyone in the company uses the correct and up-to-date images, maintaining brand consistency and compliance. It's like ensuring all the decorations at your event match the theme and are of the highest quality. By having this feature on by default, it reduces the risk of using outdated or unauthorized images, much like avoiding mismatched or worn-out decorations at your event.
In summary, this new feature in PowerPoint simplifies the process of finding and using the right images, ensuring that your presentations are always on brand and compliant with company standards. It's all about making things easier and more efficient, just like having everything you need for an event in one convenient location.
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-11-11 | MC Messages | Updated October 28, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] Browse your company's approved logos, icons, and photos right inside PowerPoint-no need to search elsewhere. We're introducing Brand Images in PowerPoint to help users easily access company-approved logos, icons, and photos directly within the app. This feature streamlines brand compliance and saves time by eliminating the need to search for assets externally. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 509111. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late October 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025. | Updated November 11, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] Browse your company's approved logos, icons, and photos right inside PowerPoint-no need to search elsewhere. We're introducing Brand Images in PowerPoint to help users easily access company-approved logos, icons, and photos directly within the app. This feature streamlines brand compliance and saves time by eliminating the need to search for assets externally. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 509111. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late October 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025. |
| 2025-11-11 | MC Last Updated | 10/28/2025 18:55:33 | 2025-11-11T19:41:29Z |
| 2025-11-11 | MC prepare | Set up the OAL: Create an organization assets library | SharePoint in Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn
Use Microsoft PowerShell to specify the image OAL to be searchable: Connect organizational asset libraries to Copilot | SharePoint in Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn Upload enterprise images: Add approved logos, pictures, and other image type assets to the designated SharePoint library. Create folders by asset type (e.g., logos, images) to enable type-based filtering. Note: Only top-level (L1) folders are supported; subfolders cannot be used for filtering. Add robust image metadata for better search: Apply descriptive tags and metadata to each image. For guidance, refer to: Find and manage images using enhanced image tagging | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn Overview of image tagging | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn [Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/connect-organizational-asset-libraries-to-copilot https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/documentprocessing/image-tagging?view=o365-worldwide https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/documentprocessing/image-tagging-overview?view=o365-worldwide https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/organization-assets-library https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=509111 | Set up the OAL: Create an organization assets library | SharePoint in Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn
Upload enterprise images: Add approved logos, pictures, and other image type assets to the designated SharePoint library. Create folders by asset type (e.g., logos, images) to enable type-based filtering. Note: Only top-level (L1) folders are supported; subfolders cannot be used for filtering. Add robust image metadata for better search: Apply descriptive tags and metadata to each image. For guidance, refer to: Find and manage images using enhanced image tagging | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn Overview of image tagging | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn [Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization. https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/documentprocessing/image-tagging?view=o365-worldwide https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/documentprocessing/image-tagging-overview?view=o365-worldwide https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/organization-assets-library https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=509111 |
| 2025-11-11 | MC Summary | PowerPoint will introduce Brand Images, allowing users to browse and insert company-approved logos, icons, and photos from a centralized Organization Assets Library (OAL). Rolling out worldwide from late October to November 2025, this feature ensures brand compliance and requires admins to set up and manage the OAL in SharePoint. | PowerPoint will add Brand Images, allowing users to browse and insert company-approved logos, icons, and photos from a centralized Organization Assets Library (OAL). Rolling out worldwide from late October to November 2025, the feature is on by default, requiring admins to set up and manage the OAL for brand compliance. |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
Browse your company's approved logos, icons, and photos right inside PowerPoint-no need to search elsewhere. We're introducing Organization Images in PowerPoint to help users easily access company-approved logos, icons, and photos directly within the app. This feature streamlines brand compliance and saves time by eliminating the need to search for assets externally. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 509111. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late October 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025. | Updated October 28, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] Browse your company's approved logos, icons, and photos right inside PowerPoint-no need to search elsewhere. We're introducing Brand Images in PowerPoint to help users easily access company-approved logos, icons, and photos directly within the app. This feature streamlines brand compliance and saves time by eliminating the need to search for assets externally. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 509111. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late October 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025. |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Title | Microsoft PowerPoint: Find and add company approved images with Organization Images | (Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: Find and add company approved images with Brand Images |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Last Updated | 10/10/2025 18:12:49 | 2025-10-28T18:55:33Z |
| 2025-10-28 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Summary | PowerPoint will add Organization Images, allowing users to access company-approved logos and photos directly within the app starting late October 2025. Admins must configure a SharePoint Organization Assets Library to enable this default feature, ensuring brand compliance and simplifying image use. | PowerPoint will introduce Brand Images, allowing users to browse and insert company-approved logos, icons, and photos from a centralized Organization Assets Library (OAL). Rolling out worldwide from late October to November 2025, this feature ensures brand compliance and requires admins to set up and manage the OAL in SharePoint. |
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