Excalidraw with AI Image Generation
Excalidraw is a fantastic open-source sketching tool. MyCanva builds on the same infinite-canvas philosophy and adds AI generation, cloud storage, and real-time collaboration.
Why choose MyCanva over Excalidraw
AI Content Generation
Go beyond sketching. Generate images, videos, and text with AI right on your canvas.
Cloud Storage & Sync
Your boards are saved automatically. Access them from any device.
Sharing & Embeds
Share boards publicly, invite editors, or embed interactive boards on websites.
AI Workflows
Chain AI operations visually to create complex content pipelines.
Same simplicity, more capability
Excalidraw nails the basics. Its hand-drawn aesthetic and zero-friction interface make it one of the best tools for quick sketches and diagrams. It is open source, fast, and delightfully minimal. MyCanva shares that love for simplicity and infinite canvas freedom, but layers on capabilities that Excalidraw was never designed to provide — AI content generation, persistent cloud storage, and team collaboration features.
Generate, don’t just draw
With MyCanva, your canvas becomes a creative workspace. Type a prompt and generate an image. Turn that image into a video. Chain multiple AI steps together into a visual workflow. You still get the freeform, open-ended feeling of an infinite canvas, but now you can fill it with AI-generated content alongside your own sketches and notes.
Collaboration without workarounds
Excalidraw’s collaboration features require sharing links or self-hosting. MyCanva handles cloud sync, access control, and real-time editing out of the box. Invite editors, toggle public access, or embed your board on a website — all built in. Your work is saved automatically and accessible from any device, so you never lose a board to a closed browser tab.