Picture this: you’re halfway through drafting a report when you realise you need that chart from last week. Where did you save it again? With a Copilot+ PC, finding that file takes seconds. In this guide, you’ll discover the top 10 AI features you’ll actually use on a Copilot+ PC to automate tasks, boost creativity, and stay in your flow.

By the end, you’ll know exactly how on-device AI and a 40 TOPS neural processing unit (NPU) can help you find files faster, retrace your steps, generate pro-grade images, translate audio live, and much more. Ready to elevate your workflow? Let’s dive in.

Smart search and retrieval

Boost Windows search

Ever spent ages typing keywords and clicking through folders? Windows search on a Copilot+ PC uses natural language and visual intelligence to get you results in a flash.

How it works

  • The 40 TOPS NPU makes on-device indexing lightning fast
  • You describe what you need in plain English (“last quarter sales PPT”)
  • Search across files, settings, and photos with context awareness

Key benefits

  • Up to 70 percent faster than Windows 10 search
  • Copy text from any on-screen image or summarise content instantly
  • No cloud dependency, so your data stays on device

Retrace steps quickly

Lost in a sea of tabs and apps? Recall captures frequent screenshots locally, letting you jump back to exactly where you were.

Why it matters

  • Retrace your digital steps in seconds
  • Filter by date, app, or window title
  • Up to 70 percent less time spent hunting down documents

Pro tips

  • Use the timeline slider to zero in on a moment
  • Preview thumbnails before you reopen that file

Speed up tasks

Why right-click through menus when a single gesture does it all? Click to Do turns a Win + click into smart shortcuts.

How it works

  • Hold the Windows key and click any text or image
  • AI suggests actions like summarising, rewriting, or copying
  • Works offline thanks to the built-in NPU

Time saved

  • Up to 55 percent faster for tasks like removing objects from a PDF image
  • Launch a web search, draft an email, or extract data in one move

Creative AI tools

Generate images on device

Got a rough sketch? Cocreator refines your doodle into a polished illustration without sending your drawing to the cloud.

How it works

  • Sketch in Paint or any drawing app
  • Open Cocreator, add a text prompt or adjust the Creativity slider
  • Let the NPU-powered model fill in details

Why you’ll love it

  • No subscription or cloud access required
  • Control how closely the final image matches your sketch
  • Export in high-resolution formats for presentations

Apply unique styles

Want to give your photos an anime or Renaissance makeover? Restyle applies AI-driven filters from simple text prompts.

Key benefits

  • Choose from styles like Cyberpunk, Fantasy, or Vintage
  • Real-time preview with an adjustable creativity slider
  • Perfect for social media graphics or mood boards

How it works

  • Open a picture in the Photos app
  • Describe your desired effect (“make this dreamy pastel”)
  • AI transforms your image in seconds

Enhance photo resolution

Ever zoomed in and seen a pixelated mess? Super resolution upscales images between 2× and 8× while preserving detail.

How it works

  • Open your photo in Photos
  • Drag the slider to 2×, 4×, or 8× upscaling
  • Use split-screen view to compare before and after

Why it matters

  • Removes artifacts for crisp prints or digital use
  • Ideal for small logos, scanned documents, or low-res snapshots
  • All processing happens locally for maximum privacy

Accessibility and assistance

Translate audio live

Need captions for an online lecture in another language? Live captions generate real-time subtitles in English, with support for 40 source languages.

Key features

  • Translate from 40 audio languages into English or Chinese
  • Display captions in 11 widely spoken languages
  • Options for profanity filter and microphone input

Why you’ll use it

  • Stay engaged in global meetings or webinars
  • Improve accessibility for colleagues and clients
  • No extra hardware or cloud subscription needed

Get settings help

Ever felt lost in Windows Settings? The new on-device Mu agent recommends actions based on your questions.

How it works

  • Open Settings and click the Copilot icon
  • Ask “How do I change my default browser?” or “Adjust power settings”
  • Mu suggests the exact page or toggle you need

Benefits

  • Steer clear of endless menus and search bars
  • Actions stay on device, so your preferences remain private
  • Saves time when you’re tweaking system options

Performance and productivity

Process AI locally

Why rely on the cloud when your NPU does the work? Copilot+ PCs pack 40 TOPS of on-device processing for secure, ultra-fast AI.

Advantages

  • Lower CPU and GPU load, freeing resources for other apps
  • Extended battery life since the NPU draws minimal power
  • Offline capabilities ensure AI features work anywhere

Use cases

  • Summarise meeting notes without internet
  • Enhance photos on a plane or train
  • Run privacy-sensitive tasks without data leaving your laptop

Run AI workloads simultaneously

Juggling Recall, image editing, and data summarisation? The dedicated NPU handles multiple AI apps at once, so you stay in flow.

How it works

  • Hardware-level scheduling balances tasks across cores
  • Local AI and cloud AI combine for heavier models when online
  • Seamless switching with no lag or crashes

Why it matters

  • Keeps your workflow smooth under heavy AI use
  • Future-proof as new AI tools emerge
  • All without overheating or battery drain

Key takeaways

  • Copilot+ PCs start at $599 and bring AI to your fingertips
  • On-device NPU powers features like search, recall, and creative tools
  • You’ll save up to 70 percent time on file retrieval and content reengagement
  • Creativity boosts come via Cocreator, Restyle, and Super Resolution
  • Accessibility and system help stay private and fast with local models

Ready to transform how you work and create? Explore the latest Copilot+ PC lineup and pick the model that fits your flow. Which feature are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments below.