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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:
- Select the photo
- Click "Edit photo" → "Magic Eraser"
- Brush over the object you want to remove
- Canva intelligently fills in the background
Use cases: Remove photobombers, signs, watermarks, or distracting elements.
Magic Edit
Add or replace elements using text prompts:
- Select the area to edit
- Describe what you want: "Add a red umbrella" or "Replace the sky with a sunset"
- Canva generates the edit blending seamlessly with the original
Magic Expand
Extend images beyond their original borders:
- Resize the image frame larger than the original photo
- Click "Magic Expand"
- 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:
- Click the photo and select "Magic Grab"
- Canva isolates the main subject from the background
- Move, resize, or reposition the subject independently
- 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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