Frequently asked questions
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What is Bing Image Creator?
Bing Image Creator is a cutting-edge, AI-powered tool that transforms your words and uploaded images into stunning visuals. Whether you're looking to create realistic images or artistic masterpieces, this free feature is perfect for quick and easy image creation or image editing.
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How do I use Bing Image Creator?
Bing Image Creator is a fantastic tool that's free for everyone with a Microsoft Account (MSA)! Sign up for a new Microsoft Account or sign into your existing Microsoft Account, then you're ready to start creating amazing images.
Bing Image Creator is not available to users signed in with a Microsoft Entra ID (typically a work or school account).
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How do I sign in to Bing Image Creator?
To sign into Bing Image Creator, follow these steps:
- Go to the Bing Image Creator website or open the Bing mobile app and navigate to the Bing Image Creator miniapp within the Bing mobile app.
- Sign in to create.
- On the Bing Image Creator website, click the "Sign in to Create" button, which will appear in the top right of your screen.
- On the mobile app, click the "Sign in & Create" button, which will appear on the right side of the screen.
- Create a new account or sign into your existing Microsoft Account (MSA) by entering your MSA credentials.
If you are using Bing Image Creator within Copilot Search or Bing Search, you will be prompted to sign-in to Bing Image Creator before generating any images.
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What is Bing Video Creator?
Bing Video Creator is a Bing product that helps you generate AI videos using Sora 2. Given a text prompt, Bing Video Creator's AI will generate a video to match the prompt.
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How do I use Bing Video Creator?
Currently, Bing Video Creator is only available in the Bing mobile app. To use Bing Video Creator, sign up for a new Microsoft Account (MSA) or sign into your existing Microsoft Account. You'll then be able to create engaging videos by redeeming your Microsoft Rewards points. This is a great way to utilize your points and bring your ideas to life with Bing Video Creator.
Bing Video Creator is only available to users logged into their personal Microsoft Accounts (MSA), it is not available to users logged into their Microsoft Entra ID.
Like Bing Image Creator, Bing Video Creator has two creation speeds: fast creation and standard creation. Standard creation is free. Fast creation generally requires use of Microsoft Rewards points. We may, in our discretion, offer you credits that you can use for fast creations so that you can experience Bing Video Creator's best quality and fastest speed.
You can create and queue up to 3 in-progress video generations at any time. If you already have 3 video generations in progress, you will not be able to generate another video until one of your in-progress videos is completed. We will notify you when your video is done and you can view it in the Bing Video Creator miniapp within the Bing mobile app or in the "My Creations" portion of Bing Video Creator at bing.com/create.
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How do I sign in to Bing Video Creator?
To sign into Bing Video Creator, follow these steps:
- Go to the Bing Video Creator website or open the Bing mobile app and navigate to the Bing Video Creator miniapp within the Bing mobile app.
- Sign in to create.
- On the Bing Video Creator website, click the "Sign in to Create" button, which will appear on the top right of the screen.
- On the Bing mobile app, click the "Sign In & Create" button, which will appear on the right side of your screen.
- Create a new account or sign into your existing Microsoft Account (MSA) by entering your MSA credentials.
If you are using Bing Video Creator within Copilot Search or Bing Search, you will be prompted to sign-in to Bing Video Creator before generating any videos.
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What is a Microsoft account (MSA)?
A Microsoft Account (MSA) is a personal account that you use to access Microsoft service. It's typically used for personal and consumer services and linked to your personal email.
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Which models does Bing Image Creator offer?
Bing Image Creator allows you to select between two models to generate images:
- If you select DALL-E3, hitting the "Create" button will generate multiple images based on your prompt (which will count as one creation).
- If you select GPT4o, hitting the "Create" button will generate 1 image based on your prompt.
- If you select MAI-Image-I, hitting the "Create" button will generate 1 image based on your prompt. To learn more about MAI-Image-1 please review the model card and data summary.
However, if you upload an image to Bing Image Creator to use or edit, you will not be able to select DALL-E3 or MAI-Image-1 - all image editing will be done using GPT4o.
Regardless of which model you choose to use, Bing Image Creator has two creation speeds: fast creation and standard creation. Every day, you'll get a total of 15 free fast image creations with Bing Image Creator's fastest speed. If you use up your 15 fast free image creations, they'll replenish the next day!
You can keep enjoying the Bing Image Creator's fast creation experience by using Microsoft Rewards points or you can continue creating for free at our standard speed if you don't mind waiting. Standard creation is slower than the fast creation speed, so images will take longer to generate. You can input up to 200 prompts per 24-hour period. The 200 prompt limit includes each time you click "Edit image". If you use all of your 200 prompts in a given 24-hour period, they'll replenish the next day.
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How long will my uploaded images be saved?
Images uploaded to Bing Image Creator or Bing Video Creator will be saved for up to 30 days. After this time, any images in which faces are detected will be deleted. Images that do not have any faces detected may be stored for up to 18 months. While you cannot delete the images you've uploaded, You can always delete your creations sooner. See "Can I delete my Bing Image Creator profile and history?" below.
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How are my uploaded images used?
Images are used by Bing Image Creator or Bing Video Creator to generate an image and/or make modifications to images based on your requests. We may use images uploaded to generally improve our image processing services, but we will not use them to train models or personalize your Bing Image Creator or Bing Video Creator experience. We will not attempt to identify any faces appearing in uploaded images.
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Are there limitations on what I can upload for image generation or editing?
All images you upload for image/video generation and/or editing using Bing Image Creator or Bing Video Creator should be original images that you own or have the rights to use. Do not upload images that infringe third-party rights (including copyright, trademark, or publicity rights), violate the privacy of others, include depictions of individuals without consent, or otherwise violate the Microsoft Services Agreement and/or the Bing Image Creator Code of Conduct. You are solely responsible for the images you upload. Your account for Bing Image Creator (and/or Bing Video Creator) usage may be restricted or suspended if we detect an attempt to upload illegal or prohibited content.
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What happens to the images I share with Bing Image Creator or Bing Video Creator?
When you upload an image to Bing Image Creator or Bing Video Creator, Bing Image Creator and Bing Video Creator uses the image to respond to your request.
If you upload an image or use it for image generation or editing, it's processed to complete your request and may be retained for up to 30 days. Images where faces are detected will be deleted after 30 days; if no faces are detected, images may be stored for up to 18 months.
We may use images uploaded to generally improve our image processing services, but we will not use them to train models or personalize your Bing Image Creator or Bing Video Creator experience. We will not attempt to identify any faces appearing in uploaded images.
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How does Bing Image Creator and Bing Video Creator handle images of people?
Bing Image Creator and Bing Video Creator notifies you that it may process biometric data—like faces or hands—when you use features such as image upload. This biometric processing notice applies any time you upload an image while using Bing Image Creator or Bing Video Creator. This includes through your use of image generating and editing tools. In some regions, you may be required to give consent before Bing Image Creator or Bing Video Creator will process your image. In those regions, you will be asked to give consent, which applies across all Bing Image Creator and Bing Video Creator experiences that involve image input.
Biometric data is only processed if you upload it, and it's solely used to respond to your request. For example, if you snap a selfie and ask Bing Image Creator to edit the image to give you a new hairstyle, it may analyze your facial features to edit the image or generate a new image. Note that Bing Image Creator and Bing Video Creator do not use uploaded images to train AI models or personalize your experience. We will not attempt to identify any faces appearing in uploaded images. Images where faces are detected will be deleted within 30 days after upload.
You're always in control of what you share. If you prefer not to have biometric data processed, simply avoid using these features. Do not share images of others without their consent.
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What languages are supported?
Bing Image Creator and Bing Video Creator support over 100 languages. For a full list of supported languages, please check Microsoft Translator. - 15
How do I create better prompts?
Creating an image with Bing Image Creator, or a video with Bing Video Creator, works differently from searching for an image or video on Bing.
For the best results, be highly descriptive and imaginative. Adding specific details such as adjectives, locations, lighting, camera angles, and media styles like "digital art" or "photorealistic" can significantly enhance the quality of the generated image or video.
Follow these steps to create a high-quality prompt:
- Be Specific: Include as many relevant details as possible. For example, instead of just "astronaut," provide context and visual cues.
- Use Adjectives: Describe the subject's appearance, colors, and textures. This helps the AI understand your vision.
- Include Action: Specify what the subject is doing. This adds dynamism to your content.
- Set the Scene: Mention the environment or background. It situates the subject within a particular setting. For video creation, include themes like "action movie," "fantasy," or "dramatic."
- Style and Mood: Indicate the media style and mood you desire, like "vintage," "modern," "bright," or "dark."
- Lighting: Video prompts are improved by including lighting styles, like "direct sunlight," "dusk," or "soft lighting."
- Camera: For video prompts, include camera angles you'd like to see, like "close up," "wide angle," or "overhead shot."
Here's an example of how to transform a basic prompt into a detailed one for better creation:
- For Bing Image Creator:
- Original image prompt: "astronaut"
- Descriptive prompt: "a close-up photo of an astronaut in a glowing suit made of plasma, as if the galaxy is inside of it, putting on their helmet, but you can't see their face because of the visor, realistic, film stock, bright colors."
- For Bing Video Creator:
- Original video prompt: "astronaut"
- Descriptive prompt: "A wide angle shot of an astronaut in a glowing suit made of plasma. The astronaut is glimmering in fluorescent lighting. The camera slowly pans as the astronaut floats through the sky."
By following these guidelines, you can create more detailed and vivid prompts, leading to higher quality AI-generated content.
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How does Microsoft Rewards work with Bing Image Creator?
When you've used up your 15 free fast creations per day on Bing Image Creator, you'll be switched to Bing Image Creator's standard creation speed automatically. You will also be reminded that you have the option to use Microsoft Rewards points to keep enjoying Bing Image Creator's best creation power with the shortest processing time that Bing Image Creator offers.
We'll tell you how many Rewards points each generated image will cost, and you can choose to enable use of Microsoft Rewards points in your Bing Image Creator settings. Enabling use of Microsoft Rewards points for Bing Image Creator will not update your settings for Bing Video Creator, you must separately update your Bing Video Creator settings to use Rewards points to generate videos. You can go back to standard creation at any time by enabling standard speed in your Bing Image Creator settings.
When you enable use of Microsoft Rewards points, you are authorizing Microsoft to deduct Microsoft Rewards points from your Rewards points balance each time you generate an image using Bing Image Creator's fast creation speed (after you use up your 15 fast free creations per day) until you change your settings to enable standard speed or until you run out of Microsoft Rewards points, whichever is earlier.
If you run out of Microsoft Rewards points, you will be switched back to Bing Image Creator's standard creation speed automatically, but you will still get your 15 fast creations per day. You will also be reminded that you have the option to earn more Microsoft Rewards points that you can use for additional fast creations.
To learn more about Rewards, visit: Welcome to Microsoft Rewards. - 17
How does Microsoft Rewards work with Bing Video Creator?
By default, videos you create with Bing Video Creator will be generated at our standard speed. Microsoft Rewards points are required to generate videos using Bing Video Creator's fast creation speed unless we have given you a credit for generating a video at our fast creation speed. We will remind you that you have the option to use Microsoft Rewards points to enjoy Bing Video Creator's best creation speed with the shortest processing time Bing Video Creator offers.
We'll tell you how many Rewards points each generated video will cost. In some cases, different video settings may require different amounts of Rewards points. You can choose to enable use of Microsoft Rewards points in your Bing Image Creator settings. Enabling use of Microsoft Rewards points for Bing Video Creator will not update your settings for Bing Image Creator, you must separately update your Bing Image Creator settings to use Rewards points to generate images. You can go back to standard creation at any time by enabling standard speed in your Bing Video Creator settings.
When you enable use of Microsoft Rewards points for Bing Video Creator, you are authorizing Microsoft to deduct Rewards points from your Rewards points balance each time you generate a video using Bing Video Creator's fast creation speed (unless we have given you a credit to generate a video at fast speed for free) until you change your settings to enable standard speed or until you run out of Microsoft Rewards points, whichever is earlier.
If you run out of Microsoft Rewards points, you will be switched to Bing Video Creator's standard creation speed automatically. You will also be reminded that you have the option to earn more Microsoft Rewards points that you can use for additional fast video creation.
To learn more about Rewards, visit: Welcome to Microsoft Rewards. - 18
Can I delete my Bing Image Creator and/or Bing Video Creator profile and history?
There are two ways to delete your Bing Image Creator and Bing Video Creator profile and history. While logged in to your Microsoft Account, you can either:
- Go to your Bing search history and select "Clear all."
- Go to the privacy dashboard for your Microsoft account, scroll down to "Search history," and select "Clear all search history."
Either option will delete your entire (1) Bing search history, (2) Bing Image Creator and Bing Video Creator profile, and (3) Bing Image Creator and Bing Video Creator history.
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Are my creations saved?
Any images you generate with Bing Image Creator will be stored for up to 90 days.
Any videos you generate with Bing Video Creator may be stored for up to 90 days.
You can delete your creations or your Bing Image Creator and Bing Video Creator account at any time by following the steps outlined in the question above.
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How is Microsoft addressing responsible AI with Bing Image Creator and Bing Video Creator?
At Microsoft, we take our commitment to responsible AI seriously. Bing Image Creator and Bing Video Creator are developed in accordance with our AI principles, which demonstrate commitment to making sure AI systems are developed responsibly and in ways that warrant people's trust. To learn more about our approach to responsible AI, please visit here and review the information included in the "Generative AI Features" section.We have put controls in place to prevent the generation of harmful images and videos. When our system detects that a potentially harmful image could be generated by a prompt, it automatically blocks the prompt and informs the user.
We also make it clear that Bing Image Creator's images and Bing Video Creator's videos are generated by AI.
- For each image created using Bing Image Creator, a watermark appears in the bottom left corner of the image, and we have also implemented content credentials and provenance based on the C2PA standard, to help users to identify AI generated images.
- For each video created using Bing Video Creator, we have implemented content credentials and provenance based on the C2PA standard to help users identify AI generated videos.
We allow living artists, celebrities, and organizations to make requests to limit the creation of images associated with their names and brands via the AI-powered features option on our Report a Concern form.
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What should I do if Bing Image Creator or Bing Video Creator generates unexpected or offensive content?
While we have designed the Bing Image Creator and Bing Video Creator experiences to avoid generating unexpected or offensive content, you may still see unexpected results. We're continuously working to improve our technology to prevent harmful content.
If you encounter harmful or inappropriate content, please provide report this to Microsoft using our Report a concern form. The Report a Concern form is also accessible through the Feedback button on the Bing Image Creator and/or Bing Video Creator interface.
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What happens if I violate the Bing Image Creator and/or Bing Video Creator policies?
Repeated violations of our content policy may result in automatic temporary suspension of your use of Bing Image Creator and/or Bing Video Creator. Multiple suspensions may lead to permanent restriction of your use of Bing Image Creator and/or Bing Video Creator. Permanent suspension may be appealed by submitting through the Bing Image Creator or Bing Video Creator user interface.
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