Canva AI, officially known as Magic Studio, is different from the other tools you asked about. While Deep Dream and OpenArt are “pure” art generators, Canva is a complete Design Ecosystem.

Its goal isn’t just to generate an image, but to help you put that image immediately into a poster, social media post, or presentation. It aggregates several AI models (like Stable Diffusion, OpenAI, and Runway) into one easy-to-use interface.

Here are the details:

1. Core Features (Magic Studio)

Canva’s AI is split into several “Magic” tools:

• Magic Media (Text-to-Image & Video):

  • Images: You type a prompt, and it generates art. It creates 4 variations at a time. It is powered by a mix of models (including Stable Diffusion).

     

  • Videos: Powered by Runway Gen-2, this lets you type a prompt to generate a short (4-second) video clip.

     

• Magic Edit: This is a “Generative Fill” tool. You brush over an object (e.g., a red apple) and type “green pear,” and the AI seamlessly replaces it while keeping the lighting correct.

   

• Magic Grab: This separates the subject of a photo from its background. You can then click and drag a person around a photo as if they were a sticker, or remove them entirely.

   

• Magic Expand: If your photo is too small or zoomed in, this draws new scenery outside the borders to fill the empty space (Outpainting).

   

• Magic Switch: Instantly resizes a design (e.g., turns a YouTube thumbnail into an Instagram Story) and can automatically translate all the text in your design into another language.

   

2. The App Marketplace (Aggregator)

A unique feature of Canva is that it allows you to use competitor AI models directly inside Canva. You can find these in the “Apps” section on the left sidebar:

• DALL-E 3 (by OpenAI): Available directly within Canva.

   

• Imagen (by Google): Google’s high-fidelity photorealistic model.

• D-ID: Generates talking avatars (videos of people speaking your text).

   

3. Pricing & Credits

Canva operates on a “Freemium” model.

• Canva Free:

  • You get a limited number of “Magic Media” credits (usually 50 lifetime credits for free users, though this sometimes resets daily depending on the region).

     

  • You generally cannot use the advanced tools like Magic Grab or Magic Expand (these are Pro locked).

     

• Canva Pro (~$15/month):

   

  • 500 Credits/month for Magic Media.

  • Unlimited access to Magic Edit, Magic Grab, Background Remover, and Magic Switch.

4. Comparison Summary

5. Pros and Cons

• Pros:

  • Workflow: You generate an image and instantly put it on a flyer. No need to download/upload between sites.

     

  • The “Magic Grab” feature: This is one of the best and easiest implementation of object separation on the market.

  • Safe: The AI filters are strict, making it safe for work and school environments.

     

• Cons:

  • Less “Artistic” Control: You cannot control parameters like “Steps,” “Guidance Scale,” or “Seed” like you can in OpenArt.

  • Strict Censorship: It will refuse to generate many prompts that are slightly edgy or violent, which can be frustrating for fantasy artists.