Summary
- Microsoft OneNote/Copilot Notebooks will support JPG and PNG images as knowledge sources.
- Copilot can use text, charts, diagrams, and other visible content inside supported images as grounding context.
- The change applies to users who have access to Copilot Notebooks and use Microsoft 365 apps on web, iOS, or Android.
- No new admin controls or configuration changes are introduced.
- Microsoft recommends informing users that image files can now be used in Copilot Notebooks.
Primary Service: OneNote
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 01 Oct 2026
Release End: 31 Oct 2026
Services: M365 Apps, M365 Copilot, OneNote
Category: Stay informed
Tags: Feature Update, New Feature
History
10/21/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We are introducing support for using JPG and PNG files as knowledge sources in Microsoft Copilot Notebooks. This enhancement allows users to add images directly to notebooks alongside supported document types.
Copilot can use content contained within these images, including text, charts, diagrams, and other visual elements, as grounding context to generate more relevant presentations, reports, briefs, and other outputs. This update helps users incorporate information stored in images into their Copilot Notebook workflows without additional processing steps.
Rollout schedule
- Public Preview (Worldwide): Rollout has completed.
- General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout began in early October 2026 and is expected to complete by late October 2026.
Impact on your organization
Who is affected
Users with access to Copilot Notebooks who can use JPG and PNG files as Copilot grounding sources.
Platforms and services
- Microsoft OneNote
- Copilot Notebooks
What will happen
- Users will be able to add JPG and PNG files as knowledge sources in Copilot Notebooks.
- Copilot will be able to use information contained in supported images, including text, charts, diagrams, and other visual content, as grounding context.
- Organizations that already allow Copilot to reason over JPG and PNG files will receive this capability automatically.
- No new admin controls or configuration changes are introduced with this rollout.
Action required and recommendations
No action is required. We recommend that you notify users that image files can be used as knowledge sources in Copilot Notebooks once the feature becomes available in your organization.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.