Microsoft is rolling out a significant visual overhaul for its Edge web browser, signalling a shift in how the company wants the software to look and feel in the years ahead. Early versions of the refreshed interface are already appearing in Edge Canary and Dev builds, giving testers a first look at the changes.

The update introduces a cleaner, more modern layout that closely mirrors the appearance of Microsoft’s Copilot app. Users can expect redesigned settings pages, refreshed right-click menus and a new tab page that places greater emphasis on simplicity and consistency. Reports suggest the browser is also adopting softer, rounded corners alongside the colour palette and typography used in Copilot.

Importantly, the new design is not limited to Edge’s Copilot Mode. Instead, Microsoft appears to be applying the Copilot visual style across the browser as a whole. This broader approach hints that the same design language could eventually extend to other Microsoft web services and possibly future versions of Windows.

Microsoft’s long-term strategy for Edge was outlined last year by AI chief executive Mustafa Suleyman, who said the company does not plan to build a separate AI-first browser. Instead, Edge is expected to evolve gradually into a more intelligent, unified experience. “There isn’t going to be a new browser; this is just going to be one experience,” Suleyman said in an interview with Notepad.

By blending Copilot’s visual identity more deeply into Edge, Microsoft is clearly positioning the browser as a gateway to its AI-powered tools. The Copilot aesthetic marks a clear departure from the Fluent design system that has defined many Microsoft products in recent years. This newer look emerged after much of the Inflection AI team joined Microsoft in 2024, bringing with them a design approach that closely resembles the Pi AI assistant they had previously been developing.

While Microsoft has not yet confirmed when the refreshed Edge interface will reach the stable release, its appearance in test builds suggests a wider rollout is not far off.