Who has access to Copilot Vision?
We have expanded Copilot Vision across Edge, iOS, Android and now flighting to Windows Insiders on the Windows app. Free users can try Copilot Vision on Edge and Windows, however Copilot Pro subscribers will enjoy higher usage limits. For Copilot iOS and Android apps, Copilot Vision remains a feature available to Copilot Pro subscribers only. Copilot Vision is currently available in the United States, and rolling out to more markets soon, starting in Edge.
How can I access Copilot Vision in Edge?
Open Edge browser on your desktop. Make sure you’re signed in to your personal Microsoft account. In your Edge browser window, tap the Copilot icon in the top right corner to open Copilot in the sidepane. Then tap the mic icon at the bottom of the sidepane to begin a session with Vision. The Copilot composer will show a glasses icon indicating that Vision is now active. Please note there is no longer a bottom entry point for Vision from your Edge browser.
How can I access Copilot Vision in my Android or iOS app?
Make sure you’re signed in to your personal Microsoft account. From your Android or iOS device, Copilot Vision can be accessed within Voice mode of the Copilot app. When you begin a voice conversation with Copilot, the glasses icon will appear for you to begin Copilot Vision.
How can I access Copilot Vision on Windows?
Copilot Vision can be accessed from the composer in the Copilot on Windows app. Click on the Vision glasses icon to select an open app window to share with Copilot Vision. After you share an open app window, you can ask Copilot about content in the app or ask “show me how” to complete a task using the highlights feature.
Will Copilot Vision eventually roll out to all Copilot customers?
We will soon make Copilot Vision available to all users using Copilot on Windows, Edge, iOS and Android Copilot apps. Copilot Vision on Windows, including highlights, is currently rolling out for users in the Windows Insider Program in the US and will then expand to all users. We’re taking our time to garner feedback, iterate on the technology, and will expand access to more customers over time.
Is Copilot Vision always on? Is it always looking at what’s on my Edge browser window, desktop screen or mobile camera feed?
No, Copilot Vision is not always on. Vision will only be active when you initiate a Vision session. When a Vision session is ongoing, the Copilot composer will have a Vision glasses icon indicating that you are in an active Vision session. The session will end if you end it in the composer, close the Copilot app, close the window shared, or remain inactive for an extended period. To use Vision again, click on the glasses icon in the Composer to start another session.
Does Copilot Vision store or log any user inputs?
Copilot’s model responses are being logged to enable monitoring of unsafe interactions and outputs. User images, voice audio, and context will not be logged or stored. Your voice conversation with Vision is transcribed as part of your conversation history. You may delete the chat history at any time.
Is Copilot Vision capturing and storing images of what I’m looking at?
No. No images or context are retained, transcribed, or logged. Once the session ends, all such data is deleted.
When using Copilot Vision, are you using website’s data that’s being viewed for training purposes?
No, we are not capturing, storing, or using any data to train our models. Once the Copilot Vision session ends all images, audio, and context are deleted. Model responses are stored to enable monitoring of unsafe interactions. A transcript of your conversation is stored in your history to enhance Copilot’s memory and is not used for training or personalization. You may delete the chat history at any time.
Can I opt out of this new experience?
Yes. If you would like to revert to the previous Copilot experience on Edge without Copilot Vision, you can do so in your Edge Settings. Go to the Copilot and sidebar tab and toggle off “Allow Copilot Vision to view your webpage”
Copilot Vision in Mobile is an opt in feature within the voice mode.
Copilot Vision on Windows is an opt in feature from the glasses icon in the Copilot composer.
Does this feature turn off when you go to the next web page or when you start using another app?
No, Vision remains on until you end the session by closing the Edge window or shared app or exiting from the experience in the Copilot Composer. It can only see the window that you’ve shared. You can check whether Vision is on by looking for the glasses icon in the Composer.
Does Copilot Vision work with any site or app?
Copilot Vision works with most sites, except those containing harmful or adult content. When you visit a site that is not currently enabled, the Copilot Composer will show a crossed eye, and the model will refuse to discuss the content. For more information, see our Terms of Use.
Yes, Copilot Vision works with any app on Windows. However, if the content includes harmful or DRM-protected material, Copilot will not be able to analyze it.
What prevents Copilot Vision from being used for harmful, offensive, or illegal purposes?
Security and digital safety are top priorities for Microsoft. Copilot Vision is not accessible on offensive and harmful sites, and cannot be used for harmful, offensive, or illegal topics. Learn more at Empowering Responsible AI practices.
How is Copilot Vision different than Recall?
Copilot Vision and Recall are different features with different goals.
Vision works strictly in the context of what you choose to share during the session. Screenshots, audio, and context are not stored. Only your conversation transcript is saved, and you can delete it anytime.
Recall is supported only on Copilot+ PCs. For users who opt in, Recall takes encrypted snapshots of the screen and stores them locally. Learn more at Privacy and control over your Recall experience.
Can Copilot Vision be used in commercial/enterprise environments?
At this time, Vision is only part of the consumer Copilot offering. You must be signed in with a personal Microsoft account to use these features.
