Canva introduces an AI fix-it button

Generative AI, while powerful, often lacks editability, forcing users to switch between multiple applications. Canva's new update, Ask @Canva, addresses this by making virtually all elements within a design editable with AI commands. This feature is powered by Canva's custom-built foundational model, which generates editable design templates rather than static outputs. Text and images within AI-generated projects can be easily modified using Canva's familiar interface. Ask @Canva integrates AI seamlessly, allowing users to request redesigns or rewrites of any element. It acts like a design intern or a "save me!" button, even capable of critiquing entire projects. Canva has progressively integrated generative AI, starting with basic tools and evolving to Magic Studio and Visual Suite 2.0. The platform is now positioned as a "creative operating system" where AI connects all media types. By selecting an element and using the "Ask @Canva" option, users can provide plain language commands to modify it. The AI understands the selected element and its context within the broader design. This allows for sophisticated edits, such as changing an illustration style to match others on the page or making an object float in space. Ask @Canva can also offer design advice, identifying aesthetic imbalances. The tool is built into every layer of Canva's interface, offering AI assistance at various stages of the creative process. While users can initiate projects with AI prompts, many still prefer starting with templates, and Ask @Canva caters to them by embedding AI deeper into the workflow. This provides a readily available solution for users who may not know exactly what they want or lack specific tools. Ask @Canva is presented as an emergency button, always accessible on every asset for immediate AI-powered assistance.