Claude creates and edits Canva designs through chat prompts

Anthropic’s Claude chatbot can now create, edit, and manage Canva designs through natural language prompts, marking the first AI assistant to support Canva design workflows via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The integration enables users to handle design tasks like creating presentations, resizing images, and filling templates without leaving their Claude conversation, representing a significant step toward AI-first creative workflows.

What you should know: The feature requires both paid subscriptions—Canva Pro starting at $15 monthly and Claude at $17 monthly—and uses Canva’s MCP server launched last month.

• Users can create presentations, resize images, and automatically fill premade templates using text prompts.
• The integration allows keyword searches within Canva Docs, Presentations, and brand templates, plus content summarization through Claude’s interface.
• A simple toggle in settings activates the connection between the two platforms.

The big picture: This integration represents a broader shift toward AI-powered creative tools that combine productivity and creativity in unified workflows.

• MCP, dubbed the “USB-C port of AI” apps, is an open-source standard enabling quick connections between AI models and other services.
• Companies like Microsoft, Figma, and Canva have embraced MCP to prepare for a future filled with AI agents.
• Claude already offers similar design capabilities through a partnership with Figma announced last month.

What they’re saying: “Instead of uploading or manually transferring ideas, users can now generate, summarize, review, and publish Canva designs, all within a Claude chat,” said Anwar Haneef, Canva’s Ecosystem head.

• “MCP makes this possible with a simple toggle in settings, marking a powerful shift toward user-friendly, AI-first workflows that combine creativity and productivity in one.”

What’s next: Anthropic is launching a new Claude integrations directory on web and desktop today, providing users with an overview of all available tools and connected apps at their disposal.