Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint review

Copilot in PowerPoint is the option with the least friction for anyone already paying for Microsoft 365. You open Copilot Chat in a new presentation, optionally choose an AI model and a Brand Kit, and describe the deck. Copilot may ask about the audience, length, design direction and imagery before it gathers context and builds the slides on the selected template. It can also turn a Word document into a presentation, and Microsoft advises using Word Styles so Copilot can split the document into slides, and keeping files under 24 MB. Other functions rewrite text, add slides or images and summarize a deck. For individuals, Microsoft 365 Personal costs $99.99 a year and lists the desktop apps with Microsoft Copilot, and Family costs $129.99 a year with AI for the subscription owner only. The catch is that Copilot is not part of every Microsoft 365 subscription, so business users should check which license they have.

Who it is for

Microsoft 365 users and companies that already work in PowerPoint and want AI drafts on their own templates.

Price

Included with Microsoft 365 Personal at $99.99 per year; Family $129.99 per year.

Microsoft 365 Personal $99.99 /year
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Creates a new presentation from a prompt in Copilot Chat inside PowerPoint
• Builds a deck from a Word document, using its styles and images
• Uses your organization's template or Brand Kit for layouts and assets
• Rewrites text, adds slides or images and summarizes a presentation
• Choice of AI model or Auto in the model selector

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Works inside the app most companies already use
• Strength: Follows existing templates and Brand Kits
• Strength: Microsoft 365 Personal also includes Word, Excel, Outlook and 1 TB of storage
• Weakness: Not every Microsoft 365 subscription includes Copilot in PowerPoint
• Weakness: Word source files work best under 24 MB
• Weakness: Design range depends on the template you start from

Key facts

• Plans with Copilot in apps: Microsoft 365 Personal, Family and Premium
• Supported apps: PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 on Windows and Mac, PowerPoint for iPad
• Recommended Word file size: Under 24 MB

Where it ranks

Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint is No. 5 in our Best AI Presentation Makers verdict.