How to Create AI Images in Canva

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May 13, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to generate AI images in Canva using text prompts.

Quick summary

Canva AI image generation lets you create custom visuals by entering a text prompt and clicking "Create an image" to instantly produce AI-generated options. Once generated, you can select, edit, and share or export your image directly from the Canva editor.

Steps

Go to canva.com and access Canva AI.
Enter a prompt describing the image you want to generate.
Click "Create an image" to generate options.
Hit Submit to see your AI-generated results.
Select your favorite image from the generated options.
Make any edits, then click "Share" to save or export your image.

📌 Why this matters

Canva AI image generation empowers designers, marketers, and content creators to produce custom visuals in seconds using simple text prompts — no design skills required. By integrating AI-powered image creation directly into the Canva editor, users can go from idea to finished, shareable graphic in one seamless workflow. This feature eliminates the need for stock photo subscriptions or external AI tools, making professional-quality visual content accessible to everyone. For teams that produce high volumes of creative assets, Canva AI dramatically reduces turnaround time and creative bottlenecks.

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