check before: 2026-01-08
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Fabric, Power BI, Project
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Developer, Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Starting January 25, 2026, Power BI reports will default to the Enhanced Report format (PBIR), improving source control and collaboration. Existing reports convert to PBIR upon editing. Power BI Desktop adopts PBIR in March 2026. Admins can opt out during Preview via tenant settings; no immediate action required.
Details:
[Introduction]
Starting January 25, 2026, all new reports created in the Power BI service will use the Power BI Enhanced Report format (PBIR) by default. Existing reports will automatically convert to PBIR when edited and saved. Power BI Desktop will adopt PBIR as the default format with the March 2026 release.
The PBIR format is designed to improve source control compatibility and enable modern development practices such as continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). It also supports collaborative development and allows AI agents and scripts to programmatically create, edit, and manage Power BI reports. Learn more in the PBIR documentation.
[When this will happen:]
January 25, 2026
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2026-01-08
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2026-01-08
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summary for non-techies**
Starting January 25, 2026, Power BI reports will automatically adopt the new Power BI Enhanced Report format (PBIR), enabling more efficient and collaborative report management similar to cloud-based document sharing, with an option for admins to temporarily opt out during the preview phase.
Direct effects for Operations**
Change in Report Format
Transitioning to PBIR format may lead to confusion among developers unfamiliar with the new format, potentially causing delays in report development and deployment.
- roles: Power BI Developers, Data Analysts
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/power-bi/developer/projects/projects-report?tabs=v2%2Cdesktop#pbir-format, https://powerbi.microsoft.com/blog/pbir-will-become-the-default-power-bi-report-format-get-ready-for-the-transition/
Collaboration Challenges
Existing reports converting to PBIR upon editing may disrupt ongoing collaborative projects, leading to version control issues if not properly managed.
- roles: Project Managers, Power BI Developers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/power-bi/developer/projects/projects-report?tabs=v2%2Cdesktop#pbir-format, https://powerbi.microsoft.com/blog/pbir-will-become-the-default-power-bi-report-format-get-ready-for-the-transition/
User Experience Disruption
Users accustomed to the previous report format may experience a learning curve, impacting their productivity and satisfaction with the tool.
- roles: End Users, Data Analysts
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/power-bi/developer/projects/projects-report?tabs=v2%2Cdesktop#pbir-format, https://powerbi.microsoft.com/blog/pbir-will-become-the-default-power-bi-report-format-get-ready-for-the-transition/
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