check before: 2025-12-01
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Copilot, Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Windows
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Online, Web, World tenant
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Summary:
OpenAI's GPT-Image-1.5 model is being integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot from December 2025 to March 2026, enhancing image generation with better accuracy, speed, and quality. Existing policies remain unchanged, and no action is required from users; eligible tenants will receive the update automatically.
Details:
Updated February 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're updating Microsoft 365 Copilot image generation experiences by introducing OpenAI's latest image generation model-GPT‑Image‑1.5-into Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat. This update improves prompt adherence, image editing precision, visual fidelity, and generation speed, enabling users to create higher-quality, more accurate visuals across Copilot Chat entry points and the Create experience in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
[When this will happen]
Rollout start (web, Windows, macOS, and mobile): Late December 2025
Rollout end (web, Windows, macOS, and mobile): Late January 2026
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-December 2025 and expect to complete by end of March 2026 (previously late January).
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2025-12-20
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2026-02-28
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 Copilot is integrating OpenAI's GPT-Image-1.5 model, enhancing its ability to generate faster, more realistic, and detailed images based on text prompts, without requiring any changes from users.
Direct effects for Operations**
Image Generation Quality
Users may experience a significant improvement in image generation quality, including better adherence to prompts and more accurate rendering of styles and text, which could lead to enhanced productivity and satisfaction.
- roles: End Users, Graphic Designers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/standard-versus-priority-access-to-features-in-microsoft-365-copilot-chat-12c8d9f8-db32-4f99-8ebe-d8d85879137f, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azure-ai-foundry-blog/introducing-openai%E2%80%99s-gpt-image-1-5-in-microsoft-foundry/4478139
User Experience with Image Editing
The update may lead to a more reliable image editing experience with fewer unintended changes, which can improve user confidence in using the tool for professional tasks.
- roles: End Users, Content Creators
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft_365blog/understanding-foundation-model-changes-in-microsoft-365-copilot/4440322, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azure-ai-foundry-blog/introducing-openai%E2%80%99s-gpt-image-1-5-in-microsoft-foundry/4478139
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-02-28 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2026-02-28 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot will replace GPT-4o with OpenAI’s GPT-Image-1.5 from mid-December 2025 to late January 2026, enhancing image generation quality, speed, and accuracy without changing admin controls or compliance settings. Eligible users receive the update automatically. | OpenAI's GPT-Image-1.5 model is being integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot from December 2025 to March 2026, enhancing image generation with better accuracy, speed, and quality. Existing policies remain unchanged, and no action is required from users; eligible tenants will receive the update automatically. |
| 2026-02-28 | MC Last Updated | 12/20/2025 00:42:07 | 2026-02-27T18:53:39Z |
| 2026-02-28 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're updating Microsoft 365 Copilot image generation experiences by introducing OpenAI's latest image generation model-GPT‑Image‑1.5-into Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat. This update improves prompt adherence, image editing precision, visual fidelity, and generation speed, enabling users to create higher-quality, more accurate visuals across Copilot Chat entry points and the Create experience in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. [When this will happen] Rollout start (web, Windows, macOS, and mobile): Late December 2025 Rollout end (web, Windows, macOS, and mobile): Late January 2026 General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-December 2025 and expect to complete by late January 2026. | Updated February 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're updating Microsoft 365 Copilot image generation experiences by introducing OpenAI's latest image generation model-GPT‑Image‑1.5-into Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat. This update improves prompt adherence, image editing precision, visual fidelity, and generation speed, enabling users to create higher-quality, more accurate visuals across Copilot Chat entry points and the Create experience in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. [When this will happen] Rollout start (web, Windows, macOS, and mobile): Late December 2025 Rollout end (web, Windows, macOS, and mobile): Late January 2026 General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-December 2025 and expect to complete by end of March 2026 (previously late January). |
| 2026-02-28 | MC Title | OpenAI's GPT-Image-1.5 model is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot | (Updated) OpenAI's GPT-Image-1.5 model is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot |
| 2026-02-28 | MC End Time | 03/01/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-04-30T10:00:00Z |
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