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    Magic Image Editing Tools

    From the course Canva AI & Magic Studio

    Canva's AI image tools rival professional photo editing software — without the learning curve.

    Magic Eraser

    Remove unwanted objects from photos:

    1. Select the photo
    2. Click "Edit photo" → "Magic Eraser"
    3. Brush over the object you want to remove
    4. Canva intelligently fills in the background

    Use cases: Remove photobombers, signs, watermarks, or distracting elements.

    Magic Edit

    Add or replace elements using text prompts:

    1. Select the area to edit
    2. Describe what you want: "Add a red umbrella" or "Replace the sky with a sunset"
    3. Canva generates the edit blending seamlessly with the original

    Magic Expand

    Extend images beyond their original borders:

    1. Resize the image frame larger than the original photo
    2. Click "Magic Expand"
    3. Canva AI generates the extended portions to match the existing scene

    Perfect for changing aspect ratios without cropping — turn a square photo into a landscape banner.

    Magic Grab

    Separate and manipulate subjects:

    1. Click the photo and select "Magic Grab"
    2. Canva isolates the main subject from the background
    3. Move, resize, or reposition the subject independently
    4. The background fills in automatically

    Text to Image

    Generate custom images from text descriptions:

    "A flat lay photo of a laptop, coffee, and notebook on a marble desk, warm lighting"

    Choose from styles: Photo, Drawing, Painting, 3D, Pattern, Dreamy, and more.

    Tips

    • Combine tools: Magic Grab a subject, Magic Expand the background, then Magic Edit to add elements
    • Use generated images as starting points — edit and refine for unique results
    • Higher-resolution source images produce better Magic Eraser and Edit results

    Key Takeaways

    • •Magic Eraser removes objects; Magic Edit adds or replaces elements via text
    • •Magic Expand extends images beyond borders for format conversion
    • •Magic Grab separates subjects from backgrounds for repositioning
    • •Text to Image generates custom images in various artistic styles
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