Canva become first design platform to embed creative suite into advanced AI tools including ChatGPT
Canva says the updates make it a “powerful AI platform” that plugs seamlessly into AI assistants and agents to access existing designs and generate new ones.
Users can ask ChatGPT to analyze or refine content on Canva Docs, Presentations, and other designs without needing to switch between tabs.
Canva has also launched its Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server which allows AI assistants to tap into a user’s workspace and enable them to create content that is context-aware thanks to the system’s access to both the AI conversation and the user’s Canva account.
Alongside its integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Canva also works alongside Salesforce’s Agentforce, with other integrations launching soon.
“AI agents and assistants have become indispensable creative partners, yet current workflows require users to manually add context or references, creating complexity,” explains Anwar Haneef, General Manager and Head of Ecosystem at Canva. “We’re embedding Canva directly into the AI tools people use every day so they can brainstorm, create, and publish content faster. This is a major step in our vision to make the complex simple and build an all-in-one AI workflow that’s secure and accessible to all.”
“Launching the Canva deep research connector means businesses and their employees get faster, better insights because ChatGPT has more context. We’re thrilled to work together to bring powerful AI to many of today’s most important workflows,” adds Nate Gonzalez, Head of Business Products at OpenAI.
Canva says all interactions are protected by Canva Shield, its AI trust and safety framework.
The updates follow other AI-powered capabilities at Canva including Canva AI, Canva Code and AI-powered content creation in Canva Sheets.
The news follows an announcement in February 2025 that Canva had introduced AI in the Classroom, a free, self-paced certification designed to help teachers integrate AI-powered tools into their lessons. The course, which can be completed in 60 minutes, provides educators with strategies to enhance learning, streamline lesson planning, and engage students using AI.
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