OneDrive for the web gets a new look and features with artificial intelligence

It’s time for OneDrive to get its own Copilot. This Tuesday (3) Microsoft introduced the third generation of the service, now with Fluent style and a refreshed design. vehicles with artificial intelligence (AI).

The first of the new features is the web version of OneDrive. The fluid design gives the service a new look similar to Windows File Explorer.

There is a new section in the interface called “For You”, Where to display AI recommended files. Another important feature is the option to mark files as favorites and automatically sync them with Windows 11 File Explorer.

The OneDrive search tool also gained AI improvements. With him, It will be possible to find specific friends and relatives in photos saved in the cloud.

Improved performance and general improvements

OneDrive for the web is now faster and better supported for offline use. According to Microsoft, the platform opens up to two times faster with automatic file organization and smoother page scrolling. Briefly, You will be able to open the service via the browser without needing the Internet.

Meeting user demand, OneDrive for the Web will also have the ability to trigger applications installed on the computer to open files. This feature is coming in DecemberWith support for CAD or PDF files.

Microsoft also plans to integrate more Copilot features into OneDrive. One of the functions of AI will be to present summaries of text files, provide important information about shared documents and projects, and more.

Available from 2024

Some of the new features announced for OneDrive are already available on the service, but the entire package comes only at the beginning 2024. Features reach enterprise subscription consumers first, according to Microsoft