Have you ever typed a perfect prompt into an AI image generator, only to get a poster with misspelled words, a crooked layout, and a headline you cannot use? That is the exact frustration Canva decided to fix. This beginner guide shows you exactly how to use Canva Craft AI, step by step. On October 22, 2026, Canva launched Canva Craft , its first in-house image model, built by Canva Research specifically for design work. Unlike general image generators that treat text as an afterthought, Craft plans the layout and the text first, then renders the image — so posters, infographics, and product shots come out with legible words and elements you can actually edit.

Canva Craft is available to all Canva users inside Dream Lab , Canva's AI image playground, and developers can also reach it through Canva's public API. Generations use AI credits, and Canva MCP support is coming soon. If you already use Canva for social posts, presentations, or marketing, Craft slots straight into a workflow you know.…