Image generationFree plan

Canva Magic Media

Make images right inside a Canva design.

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Our take

Handy for quick images right inside a Canva design.

Easy to start5/5
Quality of results3/5
Free plan value3/5
Safety and privacy4/5

Our own rating for learners: we score ease for beginners, quality of results, value of the free plan, and safety for families, then average them.

What it includes

  • Text to image inside Canva
  • A few styles
  • Short video clips (some plans)

Quick start

Your first ten minutes with Canva Magic Media.

  1. Open a Canva design and find Magic Media in Apps.
  2. Describe the image and pick a style.
  3. Drag the result into your design.
  4. Resize and add your words on top.

Good for

  • Filler images for posters
  • Simple illustrations
  • Backgrounds

Tip

Ask for a simple background, then add text in Canva. It looks cleaner.

Watch out

Results are less detailed than top image tools, and free uses are limited.