Canva AI
FreeAI image generation in Canva
About Canva AI
The creative suite most non-designers already live in, now with a genuinely useful image generator built directly into the canvas. Generate, edit, and drop images straight into your existing designs — no context switching, no new subscription if you're already on Canva Pro. The pragmatic choice for marketers and small teams who need visual output without a separate design workflow.
Pricing plans
- 50 AI images/mo
- Basic templates
- Unlimited AI images
- Brand kit
- 100M+ assets
- Team collaboration
- Approval workflows
How Canva AI compares
| Directr tier | A | S | S | S |
| Price | Free / $15/mo Pro | Included in ChatGPT Plus | Free (open weights) | From $10/mo |
| Free tier | 50 generations/mo | None | Free | None |
| API access | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Output | 1080p | 1024px | Up to 4K | Up to 4K |
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