Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI can now see your whole desktop — here's what it does

Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI now has eyes on your entire screen as it rolls out an update to Windows Insiders on Windows 11 PCs.

Skip to main content Tom's Guide Tom's Guide Search Tom's Guide View Profile Newsletters Best Picks Entertainment Switch 2 Restock Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Galaxy Z Fold 7 iPhone 17 Air Best laptops Wordle Today Best Mattress Recommended reading Operating Systems Copilot+ PCs are leveling up — Windows 11 beta reveals new AI upgrades, but there’s a catch Windows Operating Systems Windows 11 just got a new Start menu — here's what it looks like Microsoft is all in on AI at Build 2025: 3 things you need to know Microsoft Copilot now lets you turn a file into a PowerPoint slide — here's how Microsoft Build 2025: All the big AI news announced Apple Intelligence's best feature gains new powers in iOS 26 — what's new with Visual Intelligence Smart Glasses I just saw the future of computing — and it makes me a believer in AR smart glasses Operating Systems Windows Operating Systems Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI can now see your whole desktop — here's what it does Darragh Murphy 16 July 2025 Share your desktop with Copilot AI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Microsoft is rolling out an update to its Copilot Vision AI on Windows 11 PCs, allowing it to see your whole desktop and talk to you in real time. Coming to Windows Insiders, the update will let users share their "whole desktop with Copilot," allowing it to see what's on screen and offer contextual help. This was previously only available to use in a couple of apps at a time, but now Copilot Vision can analyze content on everything shown on a PC. Through "Desktop Share," Copilot Vision can deliver insights, answer questions on everything you do and give you tips on tasks, similar to Google’s Gemini Live and Apple Intelligence. According to Microsoft, it will be able to "get tips on making improvements to your creative project, help with improving your resume, or guidance while navigating a new game," the blog post states. You may like Copilot+ PCs are leveling up — Windows 11 beta reveals new AI upgrades, but there’s a catch Windows 11 just got a new Start menu — here's what it looks like Microsoft is all in on AI at Build 2025: 3 things you need to know (Image credit: Microsoft) This Copilot Vision "Desktop Share" feature works as it says on the tin, by sharing your desktop with Copilot in real time (unlike Microsoft Recall, which captures screenshots of your display). This means you can ask questions on anything that's seen on screen, like “what does this error message mean?” or "how do I create a table in Excel?" To turn it on, simply click the glasses icon in the Copilot app and select the desktop screen you want to share. Of course, you can turn it off at any time by selecting "Stop" in the app. You'll also be able to activate Vision AI using your voice, as Microsoft is rolling out access to Vision from "Voice conversation." It also states you can add more context in conversations by selecting the glasses icon and typing in what's needed. Along with the recent Highlights feature, which automatically offers useful content based on the apps, documents or websites in browsers you're looking at, Microsoft is looking to give its Windows 11 PCs even more of an AI advantage. You can try out these 7 useful Copilot prompts to make the most of it. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. The Copilot Vision update is now gradually rolling out to Windows Insider channels where Vision AI is available, so if you haven't received the update yet, it will be coming eventually. 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