Microsoft Is Developing a Built-In Copilot Screenshot Tool for Microsoft 365

Microsoft recently introduced GPT-5.3 Instant to Copilot, expanding the AI assistant’s capabilities across Microsoft services. However, that is not the only improvement the company is preparing for its AI ecosystem.

According to a new Microsoft 365 roadmap entry, Microsoft is developing a built-in screenshot feature that will allow Copilot users to capture and attach screenshots directly inside the app.

Copilot screenshot tool in development

The new feature appears in the Microsoft 365 Roadmap under entry ID 558105. It aims to simplify the process of sharing visual information with Copilot by allowing users to capture screenshots without leaving their current application.

Instead of opening Windows screenshot tools, saving an image, and manually uploading it to Copilot, users will be able to take a screenshot directly inside the Copilot interface and attach it to their prompt.

This should make it easier to provide visual context when asking Copilot for help, allowing the AI assistant to analyze images and deliver more accurate responses.

Integration across Microsoft 365 apps

Microsoft plans to integrate the screenshot feature into several Microsoft 365 applications that already include Copilot. These include Excel, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.

For example, a user working inside Excel could capture a screenshot of a spreadsheet and send it directly to Copilot. The AI assistant could then analyze the data, highlight patterns, or suggest formulas and improvements.

The feature is expected to work inside desktop Copilot interfaces first, although Microsoft has not confirmed whether mobile versions will receive the same functionality later.

Part of broader Copilot improvements

The screenshot capability comes alongside other Copilot improvements currently in development.

Microsoft is also preparing support for opening links directly inside the Copilot interface, removing the need to switch to a browser when interacting with web content.

Combined with the recently added GPT-5.3 Instant model, these changes suggest Microsoft is focusing on making Copilot more integrated and capable inside everyday productivity workflows.

Microsoft has not yet confirmed an official release date for the screenshot feature, but the roadmap listing indicates the tool is actively in development.

In related Microsoft 365 news, the company has also previewed updates to OneDrive along with new Copilot features in Word and Teams that will arrive in upcoming releases.

Via Neowin