Introduction
We’re introducing a major upgrade to the AI video creator in Microsoft 365 Copilot. This next-generation experience makes it easier than ever to create professional-quality videos from a text prompt, PowerPoint, PDF, or Word document. Key enhancements include:
- Transcript-based editing
- Ability to replace stock media with your own from OneDrive
- Updated natural-sounding voice options
- Brand Kit integration for applying brand colors
- New scene structure for improved storytelling
- Redesigned editing interface for faster, more intuitive workflows
These updates enable smoother video creation, richer customization, and more professional outputs—helping your organization produce videos that look and sound like they were made by experts.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 501560.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late September 2025 and expect to complete by late October 2025.
How this will affect your organization
This update enhances the video creation experience for users, allowing them to generate and edit videos directly from documents with improved customization and editing tools. The feature is on by default and available to tenants using Microsoft 365 Copilot.What you can do to prepare
- No action is required at this time.
- No preparation required.
Learn more: Create a video with the Microsoft 365 Copilot app | Microsoft Support
Compliance considerationsDoes this change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed (e.g., documents, emails, chats)? | Yes. The AI video creator now processes documents (Word, PowerPoint, PDF) to generate video content, which may involve parsing and temporarily caching document data for rendering and editing purposes. |
Does this change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can now interact with generative AI to create and edit videos using text prompts and document inputs, including transcript-based editing and voice generation. |
Source: Microsoft