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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot | PowerPoint now supports enterprise image libraries via AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)

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MC1217648
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Microsoft 365 appsMicrosoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
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Rollout
March 2026April 2026
Roadmap ID
516037
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Summary

Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will support enterprise image libraries via Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) starting late March 2026. Admins can connect AEM libraries for branded images in slides, enhancing brand consistency. Setup requires deploying the AEM Copilot connector and ensuring rich image metadata.

Details

Updated February 24, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will soon support enterprise image libraries hosted on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). This integration allows users to generate slides using branded images from your organization’s asset library, helping maintain brand consistency and streamline content creation.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 516037516038, and 516039.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins end of March 2026 (previously end of February) and is expected to complete by end of April 2026 (previously end of March)

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Organizations using Adobe Experience Manager for brand asset management
  • Admins and brand managers configuring enterprise image libraries
  • PowerPoint users leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot

What will happen:

  • Admins can connect enterprise image libraries from AEM to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint.
  • Users will be able to generate slides using branded images from AEM.
  • If no enterprise image library is connected, the branded image option will be disabled, and only Microsoft 365 images will be available.
  • This feature is available by default for admins to configure; no opt-in required.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • Deploy AEM assets Microsoft 365 Copilot Connector by following the steps outlined in the article Deploy the Adobe Experience Manager Assets Microsoft 365 Copilot connector.
  • Give your final consent on the Adobe Experience Manager Assets screen
  • user settings

  • Ensure images in AEM include robust metadata (keywords, titles, alt-text) for better searchability.
  • Communicate this change to your design and marketing teams.
  • Update internal documentation if you detail image sourcing for PowerPoint.

Once setup is complete, users can select the New Slide with Copilot icon in the PowerPoint ribbon, enter a prompt, and choose their preferred image source—either Microsoft 365 images or their organization’s branded image library—via the Image Source menu.

user settings

Note: We recommend enabling this feature only if your image library contains more than 1,000 images with robust metadata.

Learn more:

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate for your organization.

Change History

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February 24, 2026 at 10:31 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will support enterprise image libraries via Adobe Experience Manager starting late February 2026. Admins can connect AEM libraries to enable branded image use in slide creation, enhancing brand consistency. Setup requires deploying the AEM Copilot connector and ensuring robust image metadata.
New
Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will support enterprise image libraries via Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) starting late March 2026. Admins can connect AEM libraries for branded images in slides, enhancing brand consistency. Setup requires deploying the AEM Copilot connector and ensuring rich image metadata.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-02-03T16:39:42.590Z
New
2026-02-24T20:58:52.207Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated February 3, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will soon support enterprise image libraries hosted on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). This integration allows users to generate slides using branded images from your organization’s asset library, helping maintain brand consistency and streamline content creation.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 516037516038, and 516039.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins end of February 2026 (previously early February) and is expected to complete by end of April 2026 (previously end of March)

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Organizations using Adobe Experience Manager for brand asset management
  • Admins and brand managers configuring enterprise image libraries
  • PowerPoint users leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot

What will happen:

  • Admins can connect enterprise image libraries from AEM to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint.
  • Users will be able to generate slides using branded images from AEM.
  • If no enterprise image library is connected, the branded image option will be disabled, and only Microsoft 365 images will be available.
  • This feature is available by default for admins to configure; no opt-in required.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • Deploy AEM assets Microsoft 365 Copilot Connector by following the steps outlined in the article Deploy the Adobe Experience Manager Assets Microsoft 365 Copilot connector.
  • Give your final consent on the Adobe Experience Manager Assets screen
  • user settings

  • Ensure images in AEM include robust metadata (keywords, titles, alt-text) for better searchability.
  • Communicate this change to your design and marketing teams.
  • Update internal documentation if you detail image sourcing for PowerPoint.

Once setup is complete, users can select the New Slide with Copilot icon in the PowerPoint ribbon, enter a prompt, and choose their preferred image source—either Microsoft 365 images or their organization’s branded image library—via the Image Source menu.

user settings

Note: We recommend enabling this feature only if your image library contains more than 1,000 images with robust metadata.

Learn more:

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated February 24, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will soon support enterprise image libraries hosted on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). This integration allows users to generate slides using branded images from your organization’s asset library, helping maintain brand consistency and streamline content creation.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 516037516038, and 516039.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins end of March 2026 (previously end of February) and is expected to complete by end of April 2026 (previously end of March)

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Organizations using Adobe Experience Manager for brand asset management
  • Admins and brand managers configuring enterprise image libraries
  • PowerPoint users leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot

What will happen:

  • Admins can connect enterprise image libraries from AEM to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint.
  • Users will be able to generate slides using branded images from AEM.
  • If no enterprise image library is connected, the branded image option will be disabled, and only Microsoft 365 images will be available.
  • This feature is available by default for admins to configure; no opt-in required.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • Deploy AEM assets Microsoft 365 Copilot Connector by following the steps outlined in the article Deploy the Adobe Experience Manager Assets Microsoft 365 Copilot connector.
  • Give your final consent on the Adobe Experience Manager Assets screen
  • user settings

  • Ensure images in AEM include robust metadata (keywords, titles, alt-text) for better searchability.
  • Communicate this change to your design and marketing teams.
  • Update internal documentation if you detail image sourcing for PowerPoint.

Once setup is complete, users can select the New Slide with Copilot icon in the PowerPoint ribbon, enter a prompt, and choose their preferred image source—either Microsoft 365 images or their organization’s branded image library—via the Image Source menu.

user settings

Note: We recommend enabling this feature only if your image library contains more than 1,000 images with robust metadata.

Learn more:

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate for your organization.

February 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM Updated
Title
Previous
Microsoft 365 Copilot | PowerPoint now supports enterprise image libraries via AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)
New
(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot | PowerPoint now supports enterprise image libraries via AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)
Summary
Previous
Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will support enterprise image libraries via Adobe Experience Manager starting February 2026. Admins can connect AEM libraries for branded slide creation, enhancing brand consistency. Setup requires deploying the AEM Copilot connector and ensuring rich image metadata; no opt-in is needed.
New
Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will support enterprise image libraries via Adobe Experience Manager starting late February 2026. Admins can connect AEM libraries to enable branded image use in slide creation, enhancing brand consistency. Setup requires deploying the AEM Copilot connector and ensuring robust image metadata.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-01-14T02:12:34.330Z
New
2026-02-03T16:39:42.590Z
Tags
Previous
New feature,User impact,Admin impact
New
Updated message,New feature,User impact,Admin impact
Body Content
Previous

[Introduction]

Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will soon support enterprise image libraries hosted on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). This integration allows users to generate slides using branded images from your organization’s asset library, helping maintain brand consistency and streamline content creation.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 516037516038, and 516039.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins early February 2026 and is expected to complete by end of March 2026

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Organizations using Adobe Experience Manager for brand asset management
  • Admins and brand managers configuring enterprise image libraries
  • PowerPoint users leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot

What will happen:

  • Admins can connect enterprise image libraries from AEM to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint.
  • Users will be able to generate slides using branded images from AEM.
  • If no enterprise image library is connected, the branded image option will be disabled, and only Microsoft 365 images will be available.
  • This feature is available by default for admins to configure; no opt-in required.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • Deploy AEM assets Microsoft 365 Copilot Connector by following the steps outlined in the article Deploy the Adobe Experience Manager Assets Microsoft 365 Copilot connector.
  • Give your final consent on the Adobe Experience Manager Assets screen
  • user settings

  • Ensure images in AEM include robust metadata (keywords, titles, alt-text) for better searchability.
  • Communicate this change to your design and marketing teams.
  • Update internal documentation if you detail image sourcing for PowerPoint.

Once setup is complete, users can select the New Slide with Copilot icon in the PowerPoint ribbon, enter a prompt, and choose their preferred image source—either Microsoft 365 images or their organization’s branded image library—via the Image Source menu.

user settings

Note: We recommend enabling this feature only if your image library contains more than 1,000 images with robust metadata.

Learn more:

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated February 3, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will soon support enterprise image libraries hosted on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). This integration allows users to generate slides using branded images from your organization’s asset library, helping maintain brand consistency and streamline content creation.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 516037516038, and 516039.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins end of February 2026 (previously early February) and is expected to complete by end of April 2026 (previously end of March)

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Organizations using Adobe Experience Manager for brand asset management
  • Admins and brand managers configuring enterprise image libraries
  • PowerPoint users leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot

What will happen:

  • Admins can connect enterprise image libraries from AEM to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint.
  • Users will be able to generate slides using branded images from AEM.
  • If no enterprise image library is connected, the branded image option will be disabled, and only Microsoft 365 images will be available.
  • This feature is available by default for admins to configure; no opt-in required.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • Deploy AEM assets Microsoft 365 Copilot Connector by following the steps outlined in the article Deploy the Adobe Experience Manager Assets Microsoft 365 Copilot connector.
  • Give your final consent on the Adobe Experience Manager Assets screen
  • user settings

  • Ensure images in AEM include robust metadata (keywords, titles, alt-text) for better searchability.
  • Communicate this change to your design and marketing teams.
  • Update internal documentation if you detail image sourcing for PowerPoint.

Once setup is complete, users can select the New Slide with Copilot icon in the PowerPoint ribbon, enter a prompt, and choose their preferred image source—either Microsoft 365 images or their organization’s branded image library—via the Image Source menu.

user settings

Note: We recommend enabling this feature only if your image library contains more than 1,000 images with robust metadata.

Learn more:

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate for your organization.

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