Leonardo AI is an AI image generation platform built around custom model training and character consistency, making it a go-to for game studios and branded content. Acquired by Canva for $320M in 2024, it now integrates directly into Canva Business workflows. Over 18 million creators use it for game assets, concept art, and branded visuals.

Leonardo AI's Core Features

• Custom model training on your own artwork or brand assets
• Character consistency across multiple generations
• Real-time Canvas editor for inpainting and image editing
• Multiple built-in models (Phoenix, Flux, and others)
• Motion tools to animate generated images
• Production-ready upscaling and detail enhancement
• Team workspaces for shared asset libraries
• API access for integrating generation into other tools

Leonardo AI's Use Cases

1. Game developers can use Leonardo AI to generate consistent character and environment art for an entire title.
2. Brand teams can use custom model training to generate on-brand visuals from their own style guide.
3. Concept artists can use the Canvas editor to inpaint and refine AI-generated scenes without leaving the app.
4. Marketing teams can use Leonardo's Canva Business integration to generate assets directly inside existing design workflows.
5. Agencies can use Leonardo's API to build custom AI image generation into their own client-facing tools.