Runway AI , a leading platform in AI video generation announced that it is partnering with Canva. This collaboration brings Runway’s cutting-edge Gen-2 AI technology directly into Canva’s ecosystem, making it accessible to Canva’s extensive user base of 150 million monthly users worldwide.

Canva, the online design platform, is launching  Magic Studio as part of its 10th birthday celebration. Magic Studio includes easy-to-use design tools powered by AI. The aim is to make content creation accessible to everyone, even if they don’t have design experience.

With the introduction of the new Magic Media app, on Magic Studio, Canva users now have seamless access to Runway’s advanced AI video generation model. Using Runway AI, this new feature in Canva allows users to create brief videos either from text prompts or by uploading existing images to Canva’s library. These videos can be utilized within the platform or saved as MP4 or GIF files for other projects.

This partnership aims to democratize access to state-of-the-art AI tools, catering to a diverse audience of teams, creators, artists, and individuals looking for innovative ways to visually express their ideas.

Runway, driven by the mission to enable storytelling for everyone, aligns perfectly with Canva’s goal to empower the world in the field of design. By integrating Gen-2 AI capabilities into Canva’s platform, users can enhance their designs with the dynamic element of video. This collaboration represents a significant leap toward transforming the landscape of art, creativity, and design tools.

Both Runway and Canva share a vision of leveraging deep learning techniques to revolutionize audiovisual content creation. By providing users with the ability to seamlessly integrate video elements into their designs, this partnership opens up new avenues for creative expression.