In early 2023, Microsoft Edge integrated AI into its interface to boost user productivity and creativity. Discover these updates that make AI-powered Edge an excellent tool for work tasks.

Bing Image Creator

A screenshot of the Bing Image Creator in use.

Powered by the latest DALL-E text-to-image generative AI models from OpenAI, Bing Image Creator can be accessed from the Edge sidebar, where you can enter a prompt and choose from four image options. You can then download the image and use it.

Bing Image Creator is available on desktops for Edge users worldwide.

Sharing Files With Drop

A screenshot of using Microsoft Edge's new Drop function for sharing files.

If you want to share files or notes across devices, you can use Drop, a new feature that lets you drag and drop files from your desktop to your phone or tablet using Edge. You can also use Drop to send text snippets or links from one device to another.

To use Drop, you must sign in with your Microsoft account on both devices and enable sync in Edge settings. You can then access Drop from the Edge toolbar or the sidebar.

Improvements to Efficiency Mode

Screenshot of how to access Efficiency Mode in system settings.

Efficiency mode is a feature that helps you save battery life and reduce data usage when browsing the web by blocking ads, limiting background activity, and optimizing media playback.

The latest update to Edge brings new improvements to efficiency mode, such as showing how much battery and data you have saved and giving you more control over which sites are affected by efficiency mode.

Bing and Edge on Mobile

If you use Bing and Edge on your mobile device, you will be happy to learn about the new UI update matching the Windows 11 design language. The new UI is sleek and modern, with rounded corners, translucent effects, and adaptive colors.

You can also enjoy a unique chat experience on Bing and Edge mobile apps powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT technology. This feature allows you to refine your search by asking for more details, clarity, and ideas from an AI assistant.

If you like using voice access to control your browser, that's also an option.

Enhance Your Productivity With Microsoft Edge

These are just some of the latest updates to Microsoft Edge that make it your copilot for the web. Microsoft continues to innovate and improve the Edge browser, making it a valuable tool for those who rely on the web for work and personal use.