About
Microsoft Edge is a web browser with built-in Copilot AI to help you search, summarize articles and videos, compare information across tabs, and generate drafts or images without leaving your browser. It includes tracking prevention, AdBlock Plus, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, InPrivate mode, password monitoring alerts, and Read Aloud to listen to pages with natural-sounding voices. Tab grouping keeps your browsing organized, page translation works as you browse, and you can earn Microsoft Rewards points faster while browsing.
Highlights
- Built-in Copilot AI summarizes articles and videos, compares information across tabs, and generates drafts or images
- Tracking Prevention, AdBlock Plus, and Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protect against phishing, malware, and unwanted ads
- InPrivate mode and password monitoring alerts keep your browsing private and secure
- Read Aloud plays webpages and articles with natural-sounding voices in your preferred language
- Tab grouping organizes browsing by topic with one click
Best for
People who want to browse faster with AI assistance for research and content summarization, users prioritizing privacy and security online, and those who multitask and need to organize multiple browser tabs by topic.
At a glance
Microsoft Edge is available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux — all free to download.
It is developed by Microsoft Corporation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Microsoft Edge free?
- Yes — Microsoft Edge is free to download on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- What platforms is Microsoft Edge available on?
- Microsoft Edge is available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- What is Microsoft Edge?
- Microsoft Edge is a fast, reliable web browser with built-in Copilot AI that helps you search, summarize content, compare information across tabs, and generate drafts or images while browsing.
- Can Copilot in Edge summarize videos?
- Yes, Copilot can quickly summarize the content of webpages, PDFs, and videos you are viewing, and it understands context across your open tabs to help you compare and connect ideas.
- Does Microsoft Edge have privacy features?
- Yes. Tracking Prevention protects your personal data, InPrivate mode keeps your activity private, password monitoring alerts you if saved credentials appear on the dark web, and Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects against phishing and malware.
- Can I listen to articles in Microsoft Edge?
- Yes, Read Aloud lets you listen to articles and pages with natural-sounding voices in your preferred language while multitasking.

