# Canva for AEC firms: AI design for presentations

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Last updated: 2026-11-12

Canva is a design platform with AI tools for presentations, social posts, brochures and other marketing material. AEC firms use it for project presentations, recruitment and marketing posts, and developer brochures. AI tools draw on a monthly allowance that grows with the plan, and Canva says it doesn't train its AI on your content by default.

## What is Canva?

Canva is an online design platform with apps for desktop and mobile. Its AI tools help with layouts, text, images and presentations, drawing on a monthly AI allowance that depends on your plan.

## How do AEC teams use Canva?

- Project and competition presentations
- Social posts and recruitment material
- Brochures and one-pagers for developers

## What should you check before using it on projects?

1. Use your own drawings and renders for project visuals.
2. Check facts in AI-written text.
3. Set brand kits and AI controls on a team plan.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canva free?

Yes, there is a free plan with limited access to premium AI tools. Paid plans add more AI allowance and features.

### Does Canva train on my designs?

Canva says it doesn't use your content to train its AI by default; you can opt in through privacy settings.

### Can admins control AI tools?

Yes. On team and enterprise accounts, administrators can turn Canva's AI tools on or off.