# Open Canva Documentation

> Comprehensive documentation for Open Canva - AI-powered image and video generation platform. Learn how to generate images and videos, manage sessions, explore community creations, and build with our tools.

## Docs

- [Credits](https://docs.opencanva.co/billing/credits.md): Learn how Open Canva credits work, how each AI generation consumes credits, and how to monitor and manage your monthly credit balance.
- [Billing Overview](https://docs.opencanva.co/billing/introduction.md): Understand how Open Canva billing works, including the credit-based system, subscription plan tiers, and per-generation cost calculations.
- [Plans & Features](https://docs.opencanva.co/billing/plans.md): Compare Open Canva subscription plans, monthly credits, feature limits, and entitlements across Starter, Pro, Max, and Enterprise tiers.
- [April 7–13, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-04-13.md): Weekly changelog covering multi-format video downloads, email notification preferences, improved credit error messages, and security hardening.
- [April 14–20, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-04-20.md): Weekly changelog covering the generation queue, onboarding tour, image paste for references, mobile carousel, and upscale resolution warnings.
- [April 21–27, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-04-27.md): Weekly changelog covering the redesigned credits dashboard with extra credit tracking, private signed-URL image storage, and API security hardening.
- [April 28 – May 4, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-05-04.md): Weekly changelog covering v1.1.0: 8-model comparisons, stacked session workflow, archived chat tabs, voice dictation, reasoning effort control, and the new image edit toolbar.
- [May 5–11, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-05-11.md): Weekly changelog covering model sets, image editing tools, in-app notifications, ledger-based credit tracking, and multi-provider generation routing.
- [May 12–18, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-05-18.md): Weekly changelog covering AI-powered media search, 3D model generation, expanded video and image models, and generation queue reliability improvements.
- [May 19–25, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-05-25.md): Weekly changelog covering session thumbnail previews, Topaz video upscaling, new generation models, subscription trials, and prompt editor improvements.
- [May 26 – June 1, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-06-01.md): Weekly changelog covering promotion codes at checkout, expanded payment methods, an interactive product demo, and accessibility improvements.
- [June 2–8, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-06-08.md): Weekly changelog covering the redesigned assistant interface with dockable layout, plan tool for guided generation, and improved queue touch targets.
- [June 9–15, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-06-15.md): Weekly changelog covering style presets in the assistant, smarter plan-aware entitlements, video plan support, and credit estimation consistency.
- [June 16–22, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-06-22.md): Weekly changelog covering saved user generation preferences, smarter credit usage indicators on the dashboard, and Topaz video upscaling fixes.
- [June 23–29, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-06-29.md): Weekly changelog covering video-aware prompt enhancement, Replicate multi-provider routing, and video upscaling stability improvements.
- [June 30 – July 6, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-07-06.md): Weekly changelog covering faster chat performance, smoother dashboard rendering, improved sidebar responsiveness, and UI polish across sessions.
- [July 7–13, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-07-13.md): Weekly changelog covering the new image editing toolbar, in-app notifications, token-based usage tracking, and generation reliability improvements.
- [July 14–20, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-07-20.md): Weekly changelog covering smarter failed generation recovery, clearer free-tier credit messaging, and improved generation queue reconnect stability.
- [July 21–27, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-07-27.md): Weekly changelog covering session sharing links, Google Drive and Dropbox export, weighted reference images, and nested folders for organization.
- [July 28 – August 3, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-08-03.md): Weekly changelog covering improved image editing tools, smarter generation retries, video upscale uploads, and trial-to-paid transition clarity.
- [August 4–10, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-08-10.md): Weekly changelog covering batch asset actions, custom model presets, improved search filters, and CSV export for your generation history.
- [August 11–17, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-08-17.md): Weekly changelog covering the new template gallery, collaborative sessions, improved generation queue visibility, and smarter model recommendations.
- [August 18–24, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-08-24.md): Weekly changelog covering image inpainting, brand kit for consistent styling, faster multi-model comparison, and video carousel improvements.
- [August 25–31, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-08-31.md): Weekly changelog covering new AI models, session thumbnail previews, subscription trials, improved model selector, and video carousel fixes.
- [September 1–7, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-09-07.md): Weekly changelog covering active generation badges, editable queue items, improved reference image fidelity, and generation pipeline stability.
- [September 8–14, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-09-14.md): Weekly changelog covering the infinite canvas workspace, generation progress bars, prompt undo history, GDPR cookie consent, and accessibility improvements.
- [September 15–21, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-09-21.md): Weekly changelog covering the onboarding tour, multi-format video downloads, mobile-friendly asset browsing, proactive upscale limits, and refreshed branding.
- [September 22–28, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-09-28.md): Weekly changelog covering faster chat rendering, drag-and-drop prompt reordering, asset detail navigation, and streamlined model comparison.
- [September 29 – October 5, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-10-05.md): Weekly changelog covering extra credits purchase, cross-session reference images, inline @ mentions, annual billing, and embedded Stripe checkout.
- [October 6–12, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-10-12.md): Weekly changelog covering five new models, Topaz video upscaling, session thumbnail previews, video-aware prompt enhancer, and stability improvements.
- [October 13–19, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-10-19.md): Weekly changelog covering dynamic payment methods, refreshed plan entitlement prompts, generation stability fixes, and product demo refinements.
- [October 20–26, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-10-26.md): Weekly changelog covering smart queue overflow buffering, generation toolbar status, prompt assistant accuracy, and graceful reference image states.
- [October 27 – November 2, 2026](https://docs.opencanva.co/changelog/2026-11-02.md): Weekly changelog covering post-v1.1.0 stabilization: refined carousel modal, credit estimates in chat, GPT Image support, and cleaner settings.
- [Usage Charts](https://docs.opencanva.co/dashboard/charts.md): Learn how to read and interpret usage charts in the Open Canva dashboard. Understand daily usage, model breakdown, trends, and other visual analytics.
- [Cost Tracking and Credits](https://docs.opencanva.co/dashboard/costs.md): See how generation costs appear in the Open Canva dashboard, review per-generation spend, and find detailed credit usage breakdowns.
- [Dashboard Overview](https://docs.opencanva.co/dashboard/introduction.md): Explore the Open Canva dashboard to view generation usage statistics, recent costs per generation, model mix breakdowns, and activity trends.
- [Analytics Metrics](https://docs.opencanva.co/dashboard/metrics.md): Guide to analytics metrics in the Open Canva dashboard, including what each metric tracks, how it is calculated, and workflow tips.
- [Model Usage Analytics](https://docs.opencanva.co/dashboard/model-usage.md): Track which AI models you use most in Open Canva. Understand model mix on the dashboard and learn how to balance experimentation with your go-to engines.
- [Best Practices for Image Generation](https://docs.opencanva.co/features/best-practices.md): Tips and techniques for effective image generation in Open Canva, covering prompt writing, model selection, and workflow optimization.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://docs.opencanva.co/features/faq.md): Answers to common questions about Open Canva, covering image and video generation, billing, credits, AI models, sessions, and more.
- [Help & Support](https://docs.opencanva.co/features/help-support.md): Find help with Open Canva through in-app support, documentation links, keyboard shortcuts, and direct contact options for your account.
- [Keyboard Shortcuts](https://docs.opencanva.co/features/shortcuts.md): Complete list of keyboard shortcuts in Open Canva for faster navigation, image generation, and editing. Open the shortcut panel with Cmd/Ctrl + /.
- [Troubleshooting Guide](https://docs.opencanva.co/features/troubleshooting.md): Solutions to common issues in Open Canva. Fix problems with image generation, account access, sessions, dashboard, and other features.
- [Account Setup and Authentication](https://docs.opencanva.co/getting-started/account-setup.md): Create your Open Canva account, sign in with email or Google, configure your profile, and manage authentication and account settings.
- [Image Generation Guide](https://docs.opencanva.co/image-generation/introduction.md): Guide to AI image generation in Open Canva covering the generation process, available models, key features, and configuration settings.
- [AI Models](https://docs.opencanva.co/image-generation/models.md): Browse all available AI models in Open Canva for image and video generation. Understand model strengths, specializations, and when to use each one.
- [Multi-Model Generation](https://docs.opencanva.co/image-generation/multi-model.md): Generate images with multiple AI models at once in Open Canva, compare outputs side by side, and pick the best style for your project.
- [Writing Effective Prompts](https://docs.opencanva.co/image-generation/prompts.md): Prompt-writing techniques, best practices, and real examples for producing high-quality AI-generated images with Open Canva models.
- [Using Reference Images](https://docs.opencanva.co/image-generation/reference-images.md): Upload reference images in Open Canva to guide AI generation and maintain consistent character, style, or composition across outputs.
- [Generation Settings](https://docs.opencanva.co/image-generation/settings.md): Complete guide to image and video generation settings in Open Canva. Learn about model selection, aspect ratios, reference images, and generation controls.
- [Understanding Generation Status](https://docs.opencanva.co/image-generation/status.md): Learn about image generation status indicators in Open Canva. Understand what each status means and how to track your image generation progress.
- [Open Canva documentation](https://docs.opencanva.co/index.md): Open Canva is an AI visual creation platform with 25+ image models, 20+ video models, a Prompt Assistant, and multi-model comparison.
- [Create your first AI-generated image](https://docs.opencanva.co/quickstart.md): Get started with Open Canva in minutes. Learn how to create your first AI-generated image with step-by-step instructions and examples.
- [Creating Sessions](https://docs.opencanva.co/sessions/creating.md): Learn how to create new sessions in Open Canva. Step-by-step guide to creating, naming, and setting up sessions for your image generation work.
- [Session History](https://docs.opencanva.co/sessions/history.md): Learn how to view and manage your session history in Open Canva. Access past generations, review prompts, and track your creative process.
- [Sessions Overview](https://docs.opencanva.co/sessions/introduction.md): Learn how sessions in Open Canva help you organize image generations, track your creative work, and maintain context across projects.
- [Organizing Sessions](https://docs.opencanva.co/sessions/organizing.md): Organize sessions in Open Canva using folders, search, and drag-and-drop so your image generation projects stay structured and accessible.
- [Prompt Assistant](https://docs.opencanva.co/sessions/prompt-assistant.md): Use the AI-powered Prompt Assistant to plan generations, enhance prompts, and get model-aware suggestions tailored to each AI model.
- [Video Generation](https://docs.opencanva.co/video-generation/introduction.md): Create AI-generated videos from text prompts or images. Learn about supported video models, duration options, and download formats in Open Canva.

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