Make a design draft with Canva AI
⏱ 5 steps · Last checked Oct 16, 2026. Pictures are simplified illustrations; the real screen may look different and changes often.
1Open canva.com and sign in or sign up free.
Sign in / Sign up
You should see: Your Canva homepage.
2On the homepage, select Canva AI in the side navigation.
Canva AI
You should see: The Canva AI prompt screen.
3Describe the design you have in mind.
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You should see: Your description in the prompt box.
4Press Enter or select Submit.
Submit
You should see: Up to eight template results.
5Pick a result and select Edit to open it in the editor.
You should see: Your chosen design open in the editor.
Source for these steps (checked Oct 16, 2026):
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