Learn how to create and refine a presentation using Canva AI and Page tools; from first draft to ready-to-present slides.

You can use Canva AI at any stage, when generating a draft, refining slides, or improving layouts in the editor. Start with AI, templates, or existing content, then refine your slides using the Edit Page panel.

• Make sure you’re in a Presentation design (e.g., 16:9).
• If your team uses Brand Kits or shared libraries, confirm you have access.
• Some AI features (like draft generation or design assistants) may vary by plan and availability.

Choose how you want to start. Begin with a template or existing content, then use AI to build and refine your design.

Pick a professionally designed template and customize it with your content. For guidance, see Use presentation templates in Canva.

Best for: starting with polished visuals and maintaining consistent design, faster workflows.

Import a presentation or build from your outline.

Best for: updating existing decks or combining content.

Use Canva’s AI tools to generate the fastest first draft from a prompt. After entering your prompt and adjusting the outline, click Generate presentation to create your slides, then move into the editor to refine.

For step-by-step instructions, see Create a presentation with Canva AI.

Best for: kickstarting content and overcoming blank-page fatigue

The Edit Page panel is where you refine your presentation.

It brings together AI tools, layouts, and styles so you can improve your slides without manually adjusting each element.

Instead of editing objects one by one, you can update an entire page at once, adjusting layout, design, and content in just a few clicks.

Learn more about Page tools and continue refining your presentation in the editor.

Once your presentation is ready, you can deliver it live or share it with others.

1. Select Present in the editor.
   • If you don’t see Present, select Share first.
2. Choose a mode (e.g., Standard, Presenter view, Autoplay).
3. Use Esc to exit presentation mode. Learn more here.

Pro tip: Do a final fullscreen run-through to catch spacing issues and hard-to-read slides.

Once your presentation is ready, you can explore more ways to create and deliver your designs:

• Create a presentation with Canva AI – Start new drafts quickly from prompts or content
• Present your design – Explore presentation modes and delivery options
• Share designs and collaborate – Work with others or distribute your presentation