Canva’s AI Avatar generator allows users to create custom avatar images for their online profiles and creative projects. Through this feature, users can either start from professionally designed avatar templates or use integrated AI tools to turn personal photos into stylized digital portraits.
For instance, with Canva’s Avatarify app integration, one can upload a photo and have the AI transform it into a cartoon or illustrated avatar while retaining the person’s likeness. Alternatively, users can build an avatar from scratch by selecting facial features, hairstyles, and accessories from Canva’s graphic elements, effectively designing a unique character.
The interface remains the familiar Canva drag-and-drop editor, making the process easy and intuitive. The resulting avatars are often used as profile pictures, streaming personas, or branding elements for social media. By combining template customization with AI-powered effects, Canva enables anyone to craft a personalized virtual persona without advanced design skills.