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Introduction to Superstudio’s Canvas

Updated over a week ago

Canvas is Superstudio’s open interface for generating images, video and audio. This guide introduces you to the layout and features of the Superstudio Canvas. Get ready to start creating!

When you enter Superstudio for the first time, you’ll step into a blank Canvas—the starting ground for unlocking your own boundless creativity.

Action Menu

The Action Menu is located at the bottom of the Canvas. Click on the yellow Kiko to open the expanded Menu or hover over Kiko for a condensed view. To close the Menu click anywhere on the Canvas.
Click the + on the menu to

  • Create an Image: Adds a Create Image Flow

  • Create a Video: Adds a Create Video Flow to the Canvas.

  • Create Audio: Adds a Create Audio Flow to the Canvas.

  • Explore all Tools: Opens the full Flow Menu where you can explore Superstudio’s range of image, video and audio models.

Quick Action Menu

Open the Quick Action Menu by right clicking anywhere on the Canvas to add Create Image, Video or Audio Flows to the Canvas.

From left to right:

  • Create an Image: Adds a Create Image Flow

  • Create a Video: Adds a Create Video Flow to the Canvas

  • Create Audio: Adds a Create Audio Flow to the Canvas

  • Explore all Tools: Opens the full Flow Menu where you can explore Superstudio’s range of image, video and audio models

Model Menu

Click on the name of the model in a Create Image, Create Video or Create Audio Flow to scroll through the model options, see details about the models and choose a different model to create with.

Canvas Toolbar

The Canvas Toolbar is located on the left of the Canvas.

Here you can find (from top to bottom):

  • Home: Open the Explore Menu to learn more about Superstudio tools, templates and features

  • Upload: Upload Assets to the Canvas

  • Create Video: Add a Video Flow to the Canvas to create a video

  • Create Image: Add an Image Flow to the Canvas to create an image

  • Assets: Access your generated and uploaded Assets and Collections

  • Move Tool: Scroll across the Canvas

  • Select Tool: Select items on the Canvas

  • Keyboard Shortcuts: See the Superstudio Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Account: See your credit total, manage your account, change theme (light or dark)

Explore Menu

Access the Explore Menu by clicking the Home icon in the Canvas Toolbar or the magnifying glass icon in the Action or Quick Action Menu.

In the Explore Menu you can:

  • Browse by Flow type

  • Search for a specific Flow

  • Filter by feature type

  • Explore newly added Flows

  • Access the Creative Templates

Assets

The Assets section is accessed through the Canvas Toolbar. Assets are media uploaded or generated in Superstudio.

In the Assets section you can:

  • Access your uploaded and generated media

  • Access your Collections

  • Drag individual media and collections on to the Canvas

  • Use the filter tool to sort your media by model type, media type, aspect ratio, date created and more

Expand the Assets section by dragging the left hand edge across the Canvas.

Canvas Menu

The Canvas Menu is located on the top left of the canvas.

Use the Canvas Menu to:

  • Create Canvases

  • Rename, duplicate and delete Canvases

  • Access saved Canvas History

  • Switch between Canvases

  • Share a Canvas

Get Help

The Intercom button is on the bottom left of the Canvas. Use this to:

  • Message the Support Team and Prompt & Project Experts

  • See feature and maintenance updates

  • Access Help Center guides and videos from the Canvas

Manage Account

Click on the profile icon on the bottom left of the Canvas to access your account page. Here you can:

  • See credits and credit history

  • Manage your plan

  • Get your referral link

  • Edit your personal info

  • Mange your billing

  • Delete your account

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