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Revolutionize Your Photo Editing with Canva's Magic Editor
Wesley Roelof Smith
- August 15th 2023
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AI-Powered Photo Editing Adventures: Unleashing Canva's Magic Editor for Creative Transformations

Looking to enhance your photos effortlessly? Whether you're seeking to switch up your outfit, eliminate unwanted elements, or refine colors and lighting, the answer lies in Canva's Magic Editor. This ingenious AI-powered tool streamlines the photo editing process, catering to your specific needs.


My journey began with a simple need: updating my profile photo for my resume. I turned to Canva's editor when the image I had didn't quite match the professional look I wanted. That's when I discovered the "Magic Editor in Beta." After uploading my photo, which showed me in a sweater, I decided to try out the "Magic Editor." Using a straightforward brushing technique, I highlighted the area I wanted to change and described that I wanted a “collar shirt” look.


Canva presented 4 options, and to be honest, not all of them resembled a shirt. It was almost as if my body contorted in one of the generated results. But one choice blended seamlessly into the photo, looking incredibly realistic. I chose that option, and the result amazed me—it made the new shirt appear as if it had always been in the original photo.

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Unlocking more Magic: Transforming an Outdated Phone into an iPhone Illusion

Once I dipped my toes in, there was no turning back. The curiosity bug had bitten me, pushing me to test the waters and discover just how impressive things could get. My mission? To explore the capabilities of the Magic Editor and see its true potential in action.

I decided to spruce up my trusty old Huawei P10! I gave the Magic Editor a whirl, attempting to transform my outdated device into the sleek illusion of an iPhone 14 Pro. The generated phone options were skewed and didn't quite resemble an iPhone 14. Why? Probably because the iPhone 14 Pro is still quite new on the block. There's not a ton of online images for the AI to learn from, so it's like trying to hit a bullseye blindfolded.

To improve things, I took a more practical approach. I asked the AI to change my phone to just an "iPhone," and voilà – a major upgrade. The phone looked sharp, held at just the right angle (just like in the photo), and the blending of edges into the background was seamless. Check out the results and changes below!

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Magic Edit Tips for Optimal Results:

  • Mind the Details: Skip faces and hands to ensure seamless integration. These elements might not blend perfectly.
  • In with the New: Rather than altering existing elements, opt for fresh additions. Imagine transforming a blue car into red – not achievable. Yet, introducing an entirely new, vivid red car is within reach.
  • Precision is Key: Limit your brush strokes to the specific area you wish to modify. If a person needs a new pair of shoes, concentrate your brush solely on that spot.
  • Gradual Magic: Introduce changes one by one for the best outcome. To fill a scene with numerous stars, add each one individually – a step-by-step enchantment.
  • Size Matters, Contextually: Instead of indicating size in the prompt, paint a broader stroke. Instead of "A large tree," cover the entire region you want the tree to occupy.
  • Copyright Caution: Stay clear of celebrities and well-known brands to avoid potential copyright hitches. Your creative journey should be a smooth sail.
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As you set forth on your creative journey using Canva's Magic Edit tool, the horizon of possibilities opens wide, limited only by the canvas of your imagination. Embrace the chance to give life to your ideas and experience firsthand the wondrous potential of AI-driven transformations.

Unleash your creativity and allow Canva's Magic Editor to serve as your guiding wand in crafting visuals that defy ordinary bounds. Keep in mind that the tool comes with a daily usage limit, urging you to make each edit a masterpiece.

For those hungry for more inspiration checkout some results from my experiments below.

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