Canva Debuts Powerful ‘Dream Lab’ Image Generator After Leonardo AI Takeover
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As one of the more prevalent graphic creation and editng tools out there, it was only a matter of time before Canva caught up with generative artificial intelligence giants like Midjourney. Well, that time is now.
Following its acquisition of Leonardo.ai three months ago, the app has integrated the company’s Phoenix model into its platform, creating its own sophisticated AI image generation tool. Dream Lab transforms text descriptions into various visual formats, including illustrations, sketches, and 3D renders, adding to Canva’s existing suite of design tools.
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The platform offers more than 15 distinct artistic styles and allows users to generate multiple images simultaneously. Creators can upload reference images and combine multiple subjects in their prompts, providing precise control over the final output. The tool works alongside Canva's existing Magic Studio features, complementing services like Magic Design, Magic Media, and Background Remover.
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Leonardo AI’s Phoenix engine offers an alternative to established services like Midjourney and DALL-E 3, delivering competitive image quality alongside robust customization options. Users can experiment with different visual styles and make detailed adjustments to each generated image, making it a versatile tool for anyone working in design, marketing, or content creation.
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Dream Lab maintains the accessibility that Canva users expect, featuring preset options and straightforward controls for style and theme selection. Generated images can be directly edited within Canva’s main interface, allowing them to be easily tied into larger design projects.
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Beyond Dream Lab, Canva has rolled out other new features, including Custom Mockups, which allows users to turn photos into branded mockup templates, and Polls and Quizzes for interactive content creation. Additionally, partnerships with Artlist and Pocstock have expanded Canva’s content library, adding 150,000 photos and a premium collection of videos.
