GoKawiilCanva launches in-house image generation model, Canva Craft
Canva has released Canva Craft, its first self-developed image generation model, built by its research team with contributions from Leonardo.ai researchers acquired in 2024. The model generates images up to 2K resolution in 30 aspect ratios using a two-stage process that first plans layout and text placement, then renders the image, and it is trained on Canva's design templates rather than photographs.
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By building its own model rather than relying on third-party generators, Canva could reduce API costs while gaining tighter control over image quality, speed, and editability, according to the company. Training on design templates rather than photos may also give Canva Craft outputs that integrate more smoothly with its Magic Design layered-editing tools, positioning Canva to compete directly with Google, OpenAI, ByteDance, and Meta in image generation.
- Canva Craft is available now in the Dream Lab tab, via Canva's API, and planned for third-party chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini through MCP.
- The model uses a two-stage approach: planning spatial layout and text first, then generating the image up to 2K resolution across 30 aspect ratios.
- Canva says it is developing additional cost-efficient versions of the model, building on technology from its 2024 Leonardo.ai acquisition.
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