Microsoft has expanded its AI-powered Copilot Pro features to Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions, initially available in select markets such as Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Asia.
This integration marks a major shift in how Microsoft delivers AI capabilities to its subscribers. Microsoft now focuses on enhancing productivity with advanced features in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.
The Evolution of Copilot in Microsoft 365
Over the past nine months, Microsoft has refined the Copilot Pro features to align with user needs. Initially, Copilot Pro required a $20 monthly subscription. Now, subscribers in selected markets can access these powerful tools directly within their existing Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans. This move enables users to transform their everyday tasks, from drafting emails in Outlook to analyzing data in Excel.
Alongside the Copilot integration, Microsoft is adding its Microsoft Designer app to these subscriptions. Moreover, with Microsoft Designer, users can create visually engaging graphics by simply describing their ideas, further empowering creativity within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Monthly AI Credits and Subscription Adjustments
Microsoft 365 subscribers in these regions will receive a set of monthly AI credits to use Copilot Pro in various applications. The apps include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. These credits even apply to apps like Paint and Photos on Windows. However, only the primary account holder can access these features on Family subscriptions. Meanwhile, the subscription prices are increasing to reflect these added benefits.
The subscription price adjustments vary by country. Australia sees an increase of AUD $4 for Family plans and AUD $5 for Personal plans. Microsoft aims to bring value for these added costs by continuously innovating its AI-powered tools, making everyday tasks easier and more efficient.
Copilot Pro Features: A New Era of Productivity
For Microsoft, introducing Copilot Pro features to Personal and Family subscriptions is part of a strategic expansion of AI capabilities. The company has previously tested price changes and feature rollouts regionally, often as a precursor to broader market releases. Although currently limited to a few regions, Microsoft may soon expand this offering globally, allowing users worldwide to leverage these tools.
