Microsoft OneNote: JPG and PNG references in Copilot Notebooks

[What and why]

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.