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February 24, 2026
Leonardo.Ai Opens API So Developers Can Embed Canva's AI
Published: February 24, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Updated: February 24, 2026 at 1:03 AM
100-word summary
Leonardo.Ai launched its Creative Engine API on February 23, letting developers plug Leonardo's generative AI models directly into their own apps for design, gaming, media, and marketing. Acquired by Canva in July 2024, Leonardo now serves 19 million users and powers Dream Lab inside Canva's Magic Studio, which has logged 7 billion AI uses. The API runs on Leonardo's Phoenix foundation model and generates images in over 15 styles. For product teams, this means you can prototype and ship AI visuals inside your workflows this week without building models in-house. Canva promises no user content sharing unless teams opt in.
What happened
Leonardo.Ai launched its Creative Engine API on February 23, letting developers plug Leonardo's generative AI models directly into their own apps for design, gaming, media, and marketing. Acquired by Canva in July 2024, Leonardo now serves 19 million users and powers Dream Lab inside Canva's Magic Studio, which has logged 7 billion AI uses. The API runs on Leonardo's Phoenix foundation model and generates images in over 15 styles. For product teams, this means you can prototype and ship AI visuals inside your workflows this week without building models in-house.
Why it matters
Canva promises no user content sharing unless teams opt in.