MC1075917 – Upload image from phone to Copilot for Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote (archived)

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check before: 2025-04-01

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, OneNote

Platform:

mobile, Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

Change type:

New feature, User impact

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Details:

Summary:
Starting late April 2025, users can directly upload images from their phones to Copilot for Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote, streamlining the process of incorporating mobile images into these applications. Update your training and documentation accordingly.

Details:
This allows users to upload image from their phone to Copilot for Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote!
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out on late-April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025.

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Created:
2025-05-17

updated:
2025-05-17

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summary for non-techies**

Starting in late April 2025, users will be able to upload images directly from their phones to Microsoft Copilot for Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote, streamlining the process of incorporating images into these applications.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Improvement
Direct upload of images from mobile devices to Copilot enhances user workflow efficiency, reducing time spent on transferring images via email and improving productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Content Creators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/04/01/introducing-copilot-in-microsoft-365-apps/

Potential Technical Issues
If the change is implemented without proper preparation, users may face technical glitches such as upload failures or compatibility issues with certain image formats, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
   - roles: IT Support, End Users
   - references: https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-copilot-what-you-need-to-know

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