How-to Guide

How to Use Canva AI Code Generator with Canvify

Canva AI is a powerful suite of AI tools integrated into Canva’s design platform that helps users create stunning visuals faster and smarter. One of its most innovative features is the Canva Code Generator, which lets you create interactive widgets—like calculators, quizzes, and dynamic forms—just by using natural language prompts.

Whether you’re building a product price estimator, subscription selector, or ROI calculator, Canva Code makes it simple.

Key Features of Canva AI

  • Magic Write: AI-powered writing assistant
  • Magic Design: Instantly generate design ideas from prompts
  • Text to Image: Generate visuals from descriptive text
  • Canva Code Generator: Create interactive tools/widgets using natural language

What is Canva AI Code Generator?

The Canva Code Generator is an AI-powered tool that allows you to build embedded widgets like:

  • Product calculators
  • Cost estimators
  • Shipping calculators
  • Quizzes and recommendation engines

Just describe what you want with a prompt, and Canva Code builds it for you.

Examples We’ve Created Using Canva Code

These widgets were embedded using Canvify, allowing seamless Shopify integration.

How to Generate Interactive Widgets for Shopify with Canva Code

  1. Go to Canva AI Code Generator
  2. Type your prompt, for example:
    "Create a shipping cost calculator with input for zip code, weight, and delivery speed."
  3. Canva will generate an interactive block.
  4. Test and re-prompt to refine.

Prompting Example: Shipping Cost Calculator

Initial Prompt:
"Create a shipping cost calculator with zip code, package weight (in kg), and delivery speed (standard, express, overnight)."

Re-prompts:

  • "Change background to soft orange."
  • "Update button color to deep purple and label it 'Calculate Cost'."
  • "Add a tooltip next to delivery speed to explain options."

How to Use Canva Code in Canva Website Designs

  1. After your calculator is ready, click Add to Design.
  2. Place it on your landing page, product page, or info page.
  3. Publish as a standalone website or embed into your Canva Website.

Publish as Website & Import to Shopify with Canvify

  1. Click Share > Publish as Website in Canva
  2. Copy the website URL
  3. Open Canvify and paste the link
  4. Canvify will import it into your Shopify store as a live page

✅ No drag & drop. No code. Just publish and import!

Perfect for:

  • Product calculators
  • Gift guides
  • Interactive product finders

Final Tips

  • Use clear and concise prompts
  • Test user flows before embedding
  • Combine Canva AI + Canvify to bring smart widgets into Shopify easily Need help? Chat with our support or try an example template via Canvify today!
How-to Guide