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Canva: Generate AI images with Dream Lab

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Demo summary

The creator demonstrates how to use Dream Lab in Canva to turn a detailed text prompt into a photorealistic underwater image of a sea turtle.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the Create an image feature powered by Dream Lab
  2. Enter a text prompt describing the image you want to generate
  3. Include specific details like lighting, resolution, and style
  4. Review the generated original visuals

Options

  • Use descriptive keywords like 'photorealistic', 'bioluminescent', 'cinematic style', or '8K resolution'

Tips

  • The more specific and detailed your prompt, the more effective your results will be

Highlights

here are some of the gorgeous results that it came back with

All demos from “How to Use Canva AI & Magic Studio | Full Tutorial for Beginners (2025)

  1. 0:420:43Generate AI images with Dream LabCurrentThe creator demonstrates how to use Dream Lab in Canva to turn a detailed text prompt into a photorealistic underwater image of a sea turtle.CanvaText to Image
  2. 1:360:41Create images using Magic MediaThe video shows the Magic Media app within Canva, demonstrating how to generate visual options from a text description.CanvaText to Image
  3. 2:170:29Remove image backgrounds with Background RemoverThe tutorial shows how to use the one-click Background Remover tool on a subject photo to isolate it from its original environment.CanvaAI Background Remover
  4. 2:460:35Generate new backgrounds with Background GeneratorThe creator demonstrates selecting a photo and using a text prompt to replace a wall with a generated cafe scene using Canva's Background Generator.CanvaAI Background Generator
  5. 3:310:31Modify photos with Magic EditThe video walks through brushing over a specific part of an image and using a text prompt to replace that section with a new element.CanvaAI Inpainting
  6. 4:020:20Remove objects with Magic EraserThe creator demonstrates brushing over unwanted objects or logos in a photo to have Canva automatically fill the gap using Magic Eraser.CanvaAI Object Remover/Eraser
  7. 4:220:39Isolate subjects with Magic GrabThe demonstration shows how to use Magic Grab to automatically separate a main subject from its background to move or resize it independently.CanvaAI Inpainting
  8. 5:010:35Extract and edit text from images with Grab TextThe video shows Canva scanning an image to extract static text into editable text boxes using the Grab Text feature.CanvaAI Photo Editor
  9. 5:361:13Extend image borders with Magic ExpandThe creator demonstrates using Magic Expand to generate additional background content to fit a square image into a vertical Instagram story format.CanvaAI Expand Image
  10. 9:540:43Remove video backgroundsThe video demonstrates the AI-powered Video Background Remover isolating a subject in a video clip for layering over new backgrounds.CanvaAI Video Editor
  11. 14:030:49Animate designs with Magic AnimateThe tutorial demonstrates applying cohesive motion styles to an entire multi-element design with a single click using Magic Animate.CanvaAI Animation Generator
  12. Watch “How to Use Canva AI & Magic Studio | Full Tutorial for Beginners (2025)” →

Text to Image

  1. 0:420:43Generate AI images with Dream LabCurrentThe creator demonstrates how to use Dream Lab in Canva to turn a detailed text prompt into a photorealistic underwater image of a sea turtle.Brenda Cadman, Canva Verified Expert
  2. 1:360:41Create images using Magic MediaThe video shows the Magic Media app within Canva, demonstrating how to generate visual options from a text description.Brenda Cadman, Canva Verified Expert