Canva’s Magic Studio offers incredible ways to enhance your designs using AI. While there are many AI-powered tools available, here are my top five favorites that I frequently use when designing.
1. Resize & Magic Switch
When designing for multiple platforms like social media, posters, or digital ads, resizing and recomposing your work for different formats can be a daunting task. Canva’s Magic Switch and Resize tools make this process effortless. With just one click, these tools resize your designs and intelligently recompose them to fit the new dimensions. While you may still need to tweak some elements, this feature is a game-changer for those using Canva for more than just casual projects. If you’re thinking about upgrading to Canva Pro, this tool alone could be worth it. It’s also similar to the Docs to Decks feature, which reformats documents into presentations.
2. Magic Translate
Introduced in 2023, Magic Translate is an AI-powered tool that can translate your designs into over 130 languages while maintaining your design’s style. This feature is invaluable for creating multilingual designs efficiently.
However, it’s essential to have a native speaker review the translation to ensure accuracy. What makes Magic Translate stand out is its ability to adapt the tone of voice, ensuring that the translation conveys the right message for your brand. This tool is part of Canva Pro, but Canva Free users can access it with one of their 50 free AI credits.
3. Magic Write
Canva’s Magic Write tool is a treasure trove of features for improving or transforming your writing. Whether you need to change the tone, shorten, synthesize, or rewrite your text, Magic Write has you covered. It also offers a Custom Prompt option, similar to AI generators like ChatGPT, making it perfect for those who need a little extra help with writing. Even if you’re not a confident writer, this tool can help you polish your text or even create it from scratch. Some features are available under Canva’s free plan, making it accessible to a wide audience.
4. Magic Morph
Magic Morph is Canva’s answer to Adobe Firefly’s AI font generation tool. It allows you to add extra dimensions to your designs by transforming elements or text into something new. Simply select an element, open Magic Morph, and type a prompt to see the magic happen. You’ll receive multiple results to choose from, making it easy to find the perfect fit for your design. This tool is particularly effective for text, adding a level of detail that standard Canva tools might lack. Though Canva isn’t an image manipulation software like Adobe Photoshop, Magic Morph provides a way to include similar effects with ease.
5. Grab Text
Grab Text is one of Canva’s standout AI tools, especially if you work with images that include text. This tool is particularly useful for fixing AI-generated images with gibberish text, turning it into an editable element.
Whether you need to rewrite the text or remove it entirely, Grab Text makes it easy and efficient. It even identifies fonts or suggests similar ones, making text editing seamless. This feature is part of Canva Pro, but it’s worth the investment for the time it saves compared to traditional methods like Adobe Photoshop.
Conclusion
Canva’s AI tools, especially those in Magic Studio, are designed to make designing more accessible and efficient. While most of these tools are part of the Pro subscription, they offer incredible value, potentially saving you money compared to other design software. These five tools are my top picks, but Canva offers many other AI features worth exploring, including Magic Design, Magic Animate, and Magic Edit. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just starting, Canva’s AI tools can elevate your work to the next level.