Canva: Generate new backgrounds with Background Generator

Canva Try it →Watch full video →Brenda Cadman, Canva Verified Expert · Sep 2025

Demo summary

The creator demonstrates selecting a photo and using a text prompt to replace a wall with a generated cafe scene using Canva's Background Generator.

Step-by-step

Select the photo you want to edit
Click on Edit
Select Background Generator
Enter a text prompt describing the desired environment
Generate the new background

Tips

Use this feature to recontextualize images to better match your brand or campaign

Highlights

“It's a great way to recontextualize your images to better match your brand or your campaign.”

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AI Background Generator

2:460:35Generate new backgrounds with Background GeneratorCurrentThe creator demonstrates selecting a photo and using a text prompt to replace a wall with a generated cafe scene using Canva's Background Generator.Brenda Cadman, Canva Verified Expert