How do I generate an image with AI?

Last verified 14 October 2026
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The short version

Open Canvas and choose Generate with Vai, then describe the image you want. Visualist creates a new image in Canvas.

Generate with Vai creates a new image from a written description without requiring a source photo. It is one of the Magic tools inside the Canvas editor.

Generate an image

  1. Open Canvas. Open the design where you want the new image in Canvas.
  2. Choose Generate with Vai. Pick Generate with Vai from the toolbar.
  3. Describe what you want. Describe the subject, style, and mood you want.
  4. Run it. Visualist generates a new image from your prompt in Canvas. Review the result before keeping it in your design or downloading it.
Good to know

Generate with Vai uses credits, which are included with every plan, and the Free plan includes a monthly allowance. Results can vary, so you can edit your prompt and run it again.

To generate from a base image such as a sketch or plan instead of words, see How do I turn an image into a render?.

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