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Summary
- Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will soon integrate with Adobe Experience Manager for enterprise image libraries.
- Users can generate slides using branded images from their organization’s asset library to ensure brand consistency.
- Admins will configure the connection to AEM, and if no library is connected, only default Microsoft 365 images will be available.
- Images in AEM should have robust metadata for enhanced searchability.
- This change affects organizations utilizing AEM, admins, brand managers, and PowerPoint users.
Admin Impact: Medium
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 01 Feb 2026
Release End: 31 Mar 2026
Services: PowerPoint, M365 Copilot
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption, Admin Action
History
1/14/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
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 516037, 516038, 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
- 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.
Note: We recommend enabling this feature only if your image library contains more than 1,000 images with robust metadata.
Learn more
- About Adobe Experience Manager Assets Microsoft 365 Copilot connector
- Keep your presentation on-brand with Copilot
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate for your organization.