Canva releases its first image generation model

Canva launched Canva Craft, its first in-house image generation model, available to all users and pitched as higher quality, more customizable, and cheaper than rivals. It works in two stages: prompt planning, then generation at up to 2K resolution in as many as 30 aspect ratios. Trained on Canva's design templates rather than photos, its outputs can become layered designs via Canva Magic, and it will reach third-party chatbots through Canva's API and MCP.

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