Home card and poster makers get it free for personal use, with a small monthly AI credit cap.
Kenning's take
What it does
Microsoft Designer is a free design app that creates images, stickers, cards, invitations and social posts from a written description. It also edits photos with AI, for example erasing unwanted objects, removing or blurring backgrounds, and it is limited to personal use with a Microsoft account.
- create images from a text description
- stickers, cards, invitations and wallpapers
- generative erase of unwanted objects
- remove or blur photo backgrounds
- works inside Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft apps
Who it suits. Suits people making birthday cards, invitations or social posts at home who already have a Microsoft account.
Key facts
- Category
- Images, art & design
- Made by
- Microsoft Corporation
- Based in
- United States
- Works on
- Web, iPhone, Android
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- free for personal use with a Microsoft account; AI use is capped, with more included in Microsoft 365 subscriptions
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Basic | £1.99 | month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | £8.49 | month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | £10.49 | month |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | £18.99 | month |
Ratings
FAQ
Is Microsoft Designer free?
Yes, with a free Microsoft account, for personal use. AI use is limited, and Microsoft 365 subscriptions include more.
Can Microsoft Designer remove backgrounds?
Yes. It can remove or blur a photo background and erase unwanted objects.
Can I use Microsoft Designer for business?
Microsoft says Designer is available for personal use with a Microsoft account.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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