Canva has launched a major integration with ChatGPT, enabling users to instantly generate on-brand designs directly within the AI assistant—eliminating the need for time-consuming manual editing. This move marks a pivotal step in merging AI-driven content creation with brand consistency, addressing a long-standing limitation in AI tools: generic, off-brand visuals that undermine professional quality. Starting today, ChatGPT users can create designs that automatically reflect their company’s unique brand identity—colors, fonts, logos—through Canva’s Brand Kit, turning text prompts into polished, ready-to-use visuals in seconds. This collaboration builds on Canva’s growing role as the visual backbone of the AI-powered workflow ecosystem. The integration follows a similar launch with Anthropic’s Claude, reinforcing Canva’s position as the go-to design layer for leading large language models (LLMs). According to Similarweb, Canva is now among the top ten websites receiving the most referrals from AI assistants, underscoring its central role in modern digital productivity. The new feature is powered by Canva’s AI capabilities, including its proprietary Canva Design Model, which generates editable, customizable designs, and the Canva MCP Server, which has already produced over 12 million designs across ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot. By embedding brand intelligence directly into AI tools, Canva ensures that every output maintains visual integrity, transforming abstract ideas into professional-grade materials like pitch decks, social media posts, and posters—without sacrificing brand identity. Anwar Haneef, GM and Head of Ecosystem at Canva, emphasized the significance of this advancement: “The soul of a brand is visual identity, yet it has been the missing puzzle piece in how AI creates.” He described Canva as the “connective tissue” between AI conversations and visual execution, allowing users to go from a simple prompt to a fully branded design instantly. This integration represents a major leap in AI productivity, where context, consistency, and creativity converge seamlessly. The shift reflects a broader trend in 2026: the move from isolated AI interactions to end-to-end workflows that deliver finished, professional work. Instead of relying on static brand guidelines buried in PDFs, teams now have dynamic, accessible brand assets embedded in the tools they use daily. This enables faster, more scalable creative output while preserving brand authenticity. Wendy Forsythe, Chief Marketing Officer at eXp Realty, praised the integration as a game-changer for her agents. “This allows our agents to scale their personal brand without diluting it,” she said. “They can go from a text prompt to a fully branded visual in seconds, freeing them to focus on client relationships instead of formatting.” To use the feature, users must first set up a Brand Kit in Canva and then connect their accounts via canva.com/ai. Once linked, the Canva AI connector enables real-time access to brand assets within ChatGPT. Founded in 2013, Canva has grown into a global platform serving over 190 countries, empowering users of all skill levels—from students to enterprise teams—with intuitive design tools. Backed by a vast library of templates and AI-driven features, Canva continues to redefine how people create, collaborate, and communicate. This partnership between Canva and ChatGPT signals a new era in AI-powered work: where speed, creativity, and brand consistency are no longer trade-offs, but integrated outcomes. As AI workflows evolve, the ability to maintain brand integrity at scale will be a critical competitive advantage—making Canva’s integration a foundational step in the future of digital design.