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Canva Magic Media Image Prompt for Ad Creatives

A structured prompt formula for generating high-quality ad images in Canva Magic Media.

Works best with: Canva Magic Studio

The prompt

prompt.txt
Generate an ad image using Canva Magic Media with this prompt: [SUBJECT] in [SETTING], [LIGHTING] lighting, [MOOD] mood, [STYLE] style, [COLOR_PALETTE] color palette, suitable for [AD_FORMAT] ad format, [ASPECT_RATIO] aspect ratio. The image should convey [KEY_EMOTION] and appeal to [TARGET_AUDIENCE]. Avoid text in the image. Make it suitable for use as a paid social ad background.

Variables to replace

Replace the bracketed placeholders with your specific information before running the prompt.

[SUBJECT]Replace with your subject
[SETTING]Replace with your setting
[LIGHTING]Replace with your lighting
[MOOD]Replace with your mood
[STYLE]Replace with your style
[COLOR_PALETTE]Replace with your color palette
[AD_FORMAT]Replace with your ad format
[ASPECT_RATIO]Replace with your aspect ratio
[KEY_EMOTION]Replace with your key emotion
[TARGET_AUDIENCE]Replace with your target audience

When to use this prompt

Generating on-brand ad images in Canva Magic Studio without a photographer or designer

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Tags

CanvaImage GenerationAd CreativeVisual Design