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Create on-brand images with AI


You can generate new images that match your brand's style by using your Brand Kit photos as a guide. Powered by Dream Lab, this tool helps you create high-quality, on-brand visuals that fit your brand perfectly.

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This is a premium feature available with:

• Canva Pro

• Canva Teams

• Canva Business

• Canva Enterprise

• Canva Nonprofit

It counts towards your monthly AI allowance. In team workspaces, only owners, administrators, and brand designers can add and create on-brand images.

Create on-brand images with AI

  1. From the homepage side panel, select
    Brand.
  2. Select the
    Brand Kit tab. If you have multiple Brand Kits, choose the one you’d like to edit.
  3. Under Assets, hover over the image, then select
    the More Option icon.
  4. Select Generate from photo. You'll be asked what you want to create.
  5. Pick the dimensions that best suit your needs, such as 1:1, 16:9, or 9:16.
  6. Select Generate and wait while your images are processed. When they're ready, your generated images will appear.
  7. Review the generated images, select the ones you like, and select Add to Brand Kit.
  8. Your selected images will be saved to your Brand Kit for future use across designs.

You can make further adjustments to the images to ensure your brand's guidelines.

If you’d like to make all your creative assets accessible to your team, see Find and manage brand assets in one place.

What are the limitations of creating on-brand images?

  • It supports all languages available on Canva, except for users in canva.cn.
  • There’s a maximum of 4 images output per use.
  • It only takes instructions from the description you entered. The more context and instruction you give, the better your result.
  • Only the owner, admin, or brand designer can select any image from their Brand Kit and use it as a style reference to generate more on-brand visuals.

How does this differ from Dream Lab?

Dream Lab allows you to create a variety of AI-generated images for general use, while the on-brand image generation in your Brand Kit focuses on creating images that specifically match your brand's style.

Can I customise the generated images further?

Absolutely! Once your images are generated, you can edit them to fine-tune the look and ensure they meet your brand’s guidelines.

Can’t find Dream Lab on your Homepage? Click Dream Lab access restrictions for more details.

FAQ

How does this relate to Dream Lab?

  • Dream Lab is another powerful image generation tool in Canva that allows you to create unique visuals using AI. While Dream Lab focuses on broader image creation needs, the new on-brand image generation feature in your Brand Kit takes it a step further by ensuring every new image aligns perfectly with your brand’s style and guidelines.

For more information on Dream Lab, check out our related help article here.

What is Leonardo.ai and how does it work in Canva?

  • Leonardo.ai is the AI technology that powers Canva’s Dream Lab image generation feature. It helps create high-quality, on-brand images by analysing the style of your reference photo and generating new images that match that aesthetic.

Can I generate images using any photo in my Brand Kit?

  • Yes, you can select any image from your Brand Kit as a style reference to generate new on-brand images.

Do I need a specific subscription plan to use this feature?

  • This feature is available to Canva Pro, Canva Teams, Canva Enterprise, Canva Education, and Canva for Nonprofits users.

How does this differ from Dream Lab?

  • Dream Lab allows you to create a variety of AI-generated images for general use, while the on-brand image generation in your Brand Kit focuses on creating images that specifically match your brand's style.

Can I customise the generated images further?

  • Absolutely! Once your images are generated, you can edit them to fine-tune the look and ensure they meet your brand’s guidelines.

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