check before: 2025-03-31
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Graph, SharePoint, Windows
Platform:
Developer, Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will soon allow users to create presentations using organizational brand images via SharePoint's organizational asset library or Templafy. Admins can connect these libraries to Copilot, enabling on-brand image use alongside Microsoft 365 images. Rollout starts June 2025; a Copilot license is required.
Details:
Updated September 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft PowerPoint: Users will be able to create presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint with your organization's brand images in two ways:
With an organizational asset library (OAL) in Microsoft SharePoint
With a Templafy library (a third-party solution)
NOTE: You can choose either option, both options, or neither option. The current image default option in PowerPoint is Microsoft 365 images. If you take no action, your users will continue to have access to these Microsoft 365 images.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475055 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475064.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.
This message applies to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 (previously March) and expect to complete by early July 2025 (previously late June).
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2025-03-06
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2025-09-12
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Direct effects for Operations**
Inconsistent Branding
Without preparation, users may create presentations using default Microsoft 365 images instead of organizational brand images, leading to inconsistent branding.
- roles: Marketing Team, Content Creators
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/keep-your-presentation-on-brand-with-copilot-046c23d5-012e-49e0-8579-fe49302959fc, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/organization-assets-library
User Confusion
Users may be confused about the availability of brand images and how to access them, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/keep-your-presentation-on-brand-with-copilot-046c23d5-012e-49e0-8579-fe49302959fc, https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/connect-organizational-asset-libraries-to-copilot
Reduced Presentation Quality
If users disable Microsoft 365 images without sufficient organizational assets, the quality of presentations may decline due to lack of diverse image options.
- roles: Design Team, Sales Team
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/keep-your-presentation-on-brand-with-copilot-046c23d5-012e-49e0-8579-fe49302959fc, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=475055
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Streamlined Brand Asset Management
Integrating organizational asset libraries (OAL) with Microsoft 365 Copilot allows for centralized management of brand assets, ensuring that all presentations maintain brand consistency. This can reduce the time spent by marketing and design teams on asset retrieval and usage, improving overall productivity.
- next-steps: Set up an organizational asset library in SharePoint or Templafy, ensuring robust metadata for easy searching. Train relevant staff on how to upload and manage assets in the library.
- roles: Marketing Team, Design Team, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/organization-assets-library" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/organization-assets-library, https://support.microsoft.com/topic/keep-your-presentation-on-brand-with-copilot-046c23d5-012e-49e0-8579-fe49302959fc
Enhanced User Experience in Presentation Creation
With Copilot utilizing branded images, users can create presentations that align with company branding without manual searches for assets. This improves user satisfaction and reduces the learning curve for new employees in understanding brand guidelines.
- next-steps: Communicate the new feature to users and provide training sessions on how to effectively use Copilot with the organizational asset library.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/connect-organizational-asset-libraries-to-copilot, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=475055
Cost Efficiency Through Reduced Licensing Needs
By utilizing existing brand assets within SharePoint or Templafy, organizations can minimize the need for external stock image purchases or additional licensing for image use, thereby saving costs associated with branding materials.
- next-steps: Assess current image licensing costs and compare them with the potential savings from using the OAL. Evaluate the necessity of maintaining external image licenses post-implementation.
- roles: Finance Team, Procurement Team, IT Administrators
- references: https://support.templafy.com/hc/articles/24656260075549-How-to-enable-Microsoft-Graph-Connector-for-Templafy-Image-Library, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/organization-assets-library" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/organization-assets-library
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-09-12 | MC Messages | Updated June 27, 2025: We have updated the content and rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft PowerPoint: Users will be able to create presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint with your organization's brand images in two ways: With an organizational asset library (OAL) in Microsoft SharePoint With a Templafy library (a third-party solution) NOTE: You can choose either option, both options, or neither option. The current image default option in PowerPoint is Microsoft 365 images. If you take no action, your users will continue to have access to these Microsoft 365 images. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475055 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475064. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. This message applies to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 (previously March) and expect to complete by early July 2025 (previously late June). | Updated September 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft PowerPoint: Users will be able to create presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint with your organization's brand images in two ways: With an organizational asset library (OAL) in Microsoft SharePoint With a Templafy library (a third-party solution) NOTE: You can choose either option, both options, or neither option. The current image default option in PowerPoint is Microsoft 365 images. If you take no action, your users will continue to have access to these Microsoft 365 images. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475055 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475064. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. This message applies to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 (previously March) and expect to complete by early July 2025 (previously late June). |
| 2025-09-12 | MC How Affect | Connecting your OAL to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint:
After this rollout: As an admin, after you connect your OAL, hosted on SharePoint, to Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot, your users will be able to create presentations with your organization's images. Users will have the option to use branded images from your OAL and/or Microsoft 365 images. To use your OAL with Microsoft 365 Copilot, you will need to: Create an organization assets library for your company's brand assets Run a Microsoft PowerShell command to connect your image OAL to Copilot. Make sure the images in your asset library have robust metadata (keywords, title, and alt-text) so they are searchable Connecting Templafy to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint: After this rollout: As an admin, after you connect your asset library hosted by Templafy to Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot, your users will be able to create presentations with your organization's images. Users will have the option to use branded images from your organization's library in Templafy and/or Microsoft 365 images. To use your brand images with Microsoft 365 Copilot, you will need to: Have a Templafy account for your company's brand assets Enable Microsoft Graph Connector to establish the Copilot connection in your company's Templafy account setting. Learn more: How to enable Microsoft Graph Connector for Templafy Image Library - Templafy Help center Make sure the images in your asset library have robust metadata (keywords, title, and alt-text) so they are searchable To use brand images in PowerPoint, users can select the Copilot icon in the top left of any slide and choose Create a new presentation: On the next screen, users enter a prompt to ask Copilot to build the slide outline. After Copilot responds, users can scroll down to the Image settings. Users can pick if they want Copilot to use branded images from their organization's library and/or Microsoft 365 images". The new features will be available by default for admins to configure for their users. With this rollout, Copilot will first use images from your organization library before using Microsoft 365 images as backup. Users have the option to use only on-brand images by turning on the image settings. However, if you do not wish for Copilot to use any Microsoft 365 images when creating a presentation, send an email to pptentimg_admin@microsoft.com. NOTE: Disabling all Microsoft 365 images will severely impact the Copilot output for creating presentations. We recommend considering this option only if you have more than 1,000 images with robust metadata in your image library. | Connecting your OAL to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint:
After this rollout: As an admin, after you connect your OAL, hosted on SharePoint, to Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot, your users will be able to create presentations with your organization's images. Users will have the option to use branded images from your OAL and/or Microsoft 365 images. To use your OAL with Microsoft 365 Copilot, you will need to: Create an organization assets library for your company's brand assets Run a Microsoft PowerShell command to connect your image OAL to Copilot. Make sure the images in your asset library have robust metadata (keywords, title, and alt-text) so they are searchable Connecting Templafy to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint: After this rollout: As an admin, please send a request to pptentimg_admin@microsoft.com to access this feature. After you connect your asset library hosted by Templafy to Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot, your users will be able to create presentations with your organization's images. Users will have the option to use branded images from your organization's library in Templafy and/or Microsoft 365 images. To use your brand images with Microsoft 365 Copilot, you will need to: Have a Templafy account for your company's brand assets Enable Microsoft Graph Connector to establish the Copilot connection in your company's Templafy account setting. Learn more: How to enable Microsoft Graph Connector for Templafy Image Library - Templafy Help center Make sure the images in your asset library have robust metadata (keywords, title, and alt-text) so they are searchable To use brand images in PowerPoint, users can select the Copilot icon in the top left of any slide and choose Create a new presentation: On the next screen, users enter a prompt to ask Copilot to build the slide outline. After Copilot responds, users can scroll down to the Image settings. Users can pick if they want Copilot to use branded images from their organization's library and/or Microsoft 365 images". The new features will be available by default for admins to configure for their users. With this rollout, Copilot will first use images from your organization library before using Microsoft 365 images as backup. Users have the option to use only on-brand images by turning on the image settings. However, if you do not wish for Copilot to use any Microsoft 365 images when creating a presentation, send an email to pptentimg_admin@microsoft.com. NOTE: Disabling all Microsoft 365 images will severely impact the Copilot output for creating presentations. We recommend considering this option only if you have more than 1,000 images with robust metadata in your image library. |
| 2025-09-12 | MC Last Updated | 06/27/2025 18:06:02 | 2025-09-11T20:52:45Z |
| 2025-09-12 | MC End Time | 09/08/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-10-27T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-09-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft PowerPoint will soon allow users to create presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot using their organization's brand images via an organizational asset library (OAL) in SharePoint or a Templafy library. Rollout starts in early June 2025 and completes by late July 2025. Admins need to configure these libraries for users. | Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will soon allow users to create presentations using organizational brand images via SharePoint's organizational asset library or Templafy. Admins can connect these libraries to Copilot, enabling on-brand image use alongside Microsoft 365 images. Rollout starts June 2025; a Copilot license is required. |
| 2025-06-28 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will allow users to create presentations with their organization's brand images using either an organizational asset library (OAL) in SharePoint or a Templafy library. The rollout will begin in early June 2025 and complete by late June 2025. Admins need to configure these options for users. | Microsoft PowerPoint will soon allow users to create presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot using their organization's brand images via an organizational asset library (OAL) in SharePoint or a Templafy library. Rollout starts in early June 2025 and completes by late July 2025. Admins need to configure these libraries for users. |
| 2025-06-28 | MC Last Updated | 04/10/2025 22:51:56 | 2025-06-27T18:06:02Z |
| 2025-06-28 | MC Messages | Updated April 10, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft PowerPoint: Users will be able to create presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint with your organization's brand images in two ways: With an organizational asset library (OAL) in Microsoft SharePoint With a Templafy library (a third-party solution) NOTE: You can choose either option, both options, or neither option. The current image default option in PowerPoint is Microsoft 365 images. If you take no action, your users will continue to have access to these Microsoft 365 images. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475055 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475064. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. This message applies to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 (previously March) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously early April). | Updated June 27, 2025: We have updated the content and rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft PowerPoint: Users will be able to create presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint with your organization's brand images in two ways: With an organizational asset library (OAL) in Microsoft SharePoint With a Templafy library (a third-party solution) NOTE: You can choose either option, both options, or neither option. The current image default option in PowerPoint is Microsoft 365 images. If you take no action, your users will continue to have access to these Microsoft 365 images. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475055 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475064. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. This message applies to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 (previously March) and expect to complete by early July 2025 (previously late June). |
| 2025-06-28 | MC End Time | 08/11/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-09-08T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-06-28 | MC Platforms | Desktop, Mac, Web | Web, Mac |
| 2025-06-28 | MC How Affect | Connecting your OAL to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint:
After this rollout: As an admin, after you connect your OAL, hosted on SharePoint, to Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot, your users will be able to create presentations with your organization's images. Users will have a toggle to use branded images from your OAL and/or Microsoft 365 images. To use your OAL with Microsoft 365 Copilot, you will need to: Create an organization assets library for your company's brand assets Run a Microsoft PowerShell command to connect your image OAL to Copilot. Make sure the images in your asset library have robust metadata (keywords, title, and alt-text) so they are searchable Connecting Templafy to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint: After this rollout: As an admin, after you connect your asset library hosted by Templafy to Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot, your users will be able to create presentations with your organization's images. Users will have a toggle to use branded images from your organization's library in Templafy and/or Microsoft 365 images. To use your brand images with Microsoft 365 Copilot, you will need to: Have a Templafy account for your company's brand assets Enable Microsoft Graph Connector to establish the Copilot connection in your company's Templafy account setting. Learn more: How to enable Microsoft Graph Connector for Templafy Image Library - Templafy Help center Make sure the images in your asset library have robust metadata (keywords, title, and alt-text) so they are searchable To use brand images in PowerPoint, users can select the Copilot icon in the top left of any slide and choose Create a new presentation: On the next screen, users enter a prompt to ask Copilot to build the slide outline. After Copilot responds, users can scroll down to Image settings: Only use images from my organization and turn on the toggle to access the images from the OAL or Templafy. The message next to the toggle says, "Images from your organization will be used when turned on. When off, images from both Microsoft 365 and your organization will be used": The new features will be available by default for admins to configure for their users. With this rollout, Copilot will first use images from your organization library before using Microsoft 365 images as backup. Users have the option to use only on-brand images by turning on the image settings. However, if you do not wish for Copilot to use any Microsoft 365 images when creating a presentation, send an email to pptentimg_admin@microsoft.com. NOTE: Disabling all Microsoft 365 images will severely impact the Copilot output for creating presentations. We recommend considering this option only if you have more than 1,000 images with robust metadata in your image library. | Connecting your OAL to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint:
After this rollout: As an admin, after you connect your OAL, hosted on SharePoint, to Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot, your users will be able to create presentations with your organization's images. Users will have the option to use branded images from your OAL and/or Microsoft 365 images. To use your OAL with Microsoft 365 Copilot, you will need to: Create an organization assets library for your company's brand assets Run a Microsoft PowerShell command to connect your image OAL to Copilot. Make sure the images in your asset library have robust metadata (keywords, title, and alt-text) so they are searchable Connecting Templafy to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint: After this rollout: As an admin, after you connect your asset library hosted by Templafy to Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot, your users will be able to create presentations with your organization's images. Users will have the option to use branded images from your organization's library in Templafy and/or Microsoft 365 images. To use your brand images with Microsoft 365 Copilot, you will need to: Have a Templafy account for your company's brand assets Enable Microsoft Graph Connector to establish the Copilot connection in your company's Templafy account setting. Learn more: How to enable Microsoft Graph Connector for Templafy Image Library - Templafy Help center Make sure the images in your asset library have robust metadata (keywords, title, and alt-text) so they are searchable To use brand images in PowerPoint, users can select the Copilot icon in the top left of any slide and choose Create a new presentation: On the next screen, users enter a prompt to ask Copilot to build the slide outline. After Copilot responds, users can scroll down to the Image settings. Users can pick if they want Copilot to use branded images from their organization's library and/or Microsoft 365 images". The new features will be available by default for admins to configure for their users. With this rollout, Copilot will first use images from your organization library before using Microsoft 365 images as backup. Users have the option to use only on-brand images by turning on the image settings. However, if you do not wish for Copilot to use any Microsoft 365 images when creating a presentation, send an email to pptentimg_admin@microsoft.com. NOTE: Disabling all Microsoft 365 images will severely impact the Copilot output for creating presentations. We recommend considering this option only if you have more than 1,000 images with robust metadata in your image library. |
| 2025-04-11 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-04-11 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will allow users to create presentations with their organization's brand images using either an organizational asset library (OAL) in SharePoint or a Templafy library. The rollout will begin in late March 2025 and complete by early April 2025. Admins need to configure these options for users. | Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will allow users to create presentations with their organization's brand images using either an organizational asset library (OAL) in SharePoint or a Templafy library. The rollout will begin in early June 2025 and complete by late June 2025. Admins need to configure these options for users. |
| 2025-04-11 | MC Last Updated | 03/06/2025 00:59:07 | 2025-04-10T22:51:56Z |
| 2025-04-11 | MC Messages | Coming soon for Microsoft PowerPoint: Users will be able to create presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint with your organization's brand images in two ways:
With an organizational asset library (OAL) in Microsoft SharePoint With a Templafy library (a third-party solution) NOTE: You can choose either option, both options, or neither option. The current image default option in PowerPoint is Microsoft 365 images. If you take no action, your users will continue to have access to these Microsoft 365 images. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475055 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475064. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. This message applies to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 and expect to complete by early April 2025. | Updated April 10, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft PowerPoint: Users will be able to create presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint with your organization's brand images in two ways: With an organizational asset library (OAL) in Microsoft SharePoint With a Templafy library (a third-party solution) NOTE: You can choose either option, both options, or neither option. The current image default option in PowerPoint is Microsoft 365 images. If you take no action, your users will continue to have access to these Microsoft 365 images. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475055 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475064. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. This message applies to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 (previously March) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously early April). |
| 2025-04-11 | MC Title | Microsoft PowerPoint: Stay on-brand when creating a presentation with Microsoft 365 Copilot | (Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: Stay on-brand when creating a presentation with Microsoft 365 Copilot |
| 2025-04-11 | MC End Time | 06/30/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-08-11T09:00:00Z |
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