(Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: Reference a PDF file when creating a presentation with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft PowerPoint users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will soon be able to reference PDF files when creating presentations. The rollout will occur from early June to late June 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be notified and documentation updated. This feature applies to PowerPoint on Windows, Mac, and the web.

Updated June 4, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

April 18, 2025: After further review we have decided not to proceed with GCC at this time. We also have updated the rollout timeline below. We apologize for any inconvenience

When creating a presentation in Copilot for PowerPoint, users will be able to reference PDF files in addition to Microsoft Word files.

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 on the web.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 (previously mid-Mayl) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously early June).

[How this will affect your organization:]

After this rollout, users can see PDF files when searching for files that Copilot can use to create a presentation. Select the Copilot icon from the PowerPoint ribbon, choose Create a presentation from [file], and search for PDFs by file name:

This feature will be available by default.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to assess the impact on your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.

Learn more: Create a new presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint - Microsoft Support (will be updated before rollout)