Microsoft Power BI has officially released the revamped Card visual in general availability, giving report creators a more modern, visually compelling way to surface key metrics. The update brings major design upgrades: it supports hero images, offers new default styling, and introduces a flexible collage layout for better visual storytelling.

Here’s what’s new:

Uploading hero images
You can now add hero images in three ways: upload directly from your device, paste an image URL, or use an image sourced from a data column.
Modernized default styling (opt-in for existing reports)
The updated design introduces improved spacing, cleaner typography, and a refreshed layout—helping your reports look more professional right out of the box.
More layout and ordering options
Leverage the new dynamic collage layout to emphasize key sections while maintaining balance across the visual. You can also control the order of the Callout area, Reference label, and hero image.
UI and experience enhancements
Expect smoother alignment, more consistent spacing, and overall layout improvements—covering callout image alignment, background image behavior, reference label padding, and autogrid enhancements.

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