The latest version of Canva AI assistant makes it easier for users to create editable designs using text prompts. Here’s how it works:
- You need to describe what you want Canva AI Assistant to make.
- The bot will call the required tools and come up with a few options.
- As Canva AI uses layers to make a design, you will get the flexibility to edit the different elements of the final design. This feature allows you to further customise your design.
The latest update in its AI Assistant makes Canva’s positioning stronger in the face of competition as Adobe and Figma have also been upgrading their platforms with AI-enabled tools.
Better integration with Canva AI Assistant
Canva is largely used by individuals and small teams. Cliff Obrecht, Co-founder and COO, Canva, said that this latest update will make work easier for users during the final mile of editing, collaboration and deployment.
Additionally, Canva is also adding integrations with platforms such as Slack, Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar and Zoom. Users will be able to choose and thereafter allow the AI bot to build context by reading email, conversations, files and meeting data.
New capabilities for creators
Canva is introducing new capabilities that allow its AI assistant to browse the web. This will help the bot gather information to complete tasks more effectively. It is also adding a scheduling feature, enabling users to assign recurring tasks that run in the background. These tasks will be created as drafts, giving users the option to review and publish them manually. This addition will prove to be a handy automation tool for creators who use Canva regularly.
The company is also upgrading its existing AI tools. Users can now import HTML into the AI code generator, and generate spreadsheets simply by describing their requirements in text.
In addition, Canva’s Lucid Origin image-generation model is now five times faster and substantially more cost-efficient, while its image-to-video model has also seen major speed and cost gains.
Canva AI 2.0 is currently being rolled out in a research preview phase, with broader access across all markets expected in the coming weeks.
For creators, these updates simplify content production by reducing manual effort and speeding up execution. They also enable more consistent output through automation, while still allowing creative control through editable drafts and flexible tools.
