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NVIDIA Canvas

NVIDIA Canvas is an innovative painting application that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to transform simple brushstrokes into stunningly realistic landscapes. Designed to empower artists, designers, and creators, this tool simplifies the process of creating complex environments, whether for visualization, concept art, or creative exploration. By harnessing the power of NVIDIA RTX GPUs and their tensor cores, Canvas offers real-time AI-assisted painting, making it a valuable asset in the early stages of the creative process. The resulting images can be seamlessly integrated into other creative tools like Adobe Photoshop, allowing for further refinement and creativity.

Key Features:

  • AI Assistant: Transformative Creativity
    • NVIDIA Canvas uses cutting-edge AI technology to assist artists in creating breathtaking landscapes with minimal effort. By painting simple shapes and lines using a palette of real-world materials—such as grass, clouds, or water—Canvas instantly generates realistic imagery. The AI model interprets these brushstrokes in real time, producing visually stunning results. If the artist desires a different outcome, they can easily swap materials, transforming the entire scene with a single click, such as changing snow-covered terrain into a lush green landscape. This dynamic flexibility opens up endless creative possibilities.
  • Intuitive Materials: Customized Artistic Vision
    • Canvas provides artists with the tools to customize their images to meet specific creative needs. With nine different styles available, users can modify the look and feel of their painting to match their artistic vision. The application also includes a selection of twenty materials, ranging from natural elements like sky and mountains to man-made surfaces like stone and river. Multiple layers can be used to keep different elements of the painting separate, allowing for more precise control. Artists can begin with a blank canvas or draw inspiration from one of the included sample scenes.
  • Export PSD: Seamless Workflow Integration
    • Once the ideal image is created, NVIDIA Canvas allows users to export their work as a PSD file, fully compatible with Adobe Photoshop. This feature enables artists to continue refining their work or to combine their Canvas creations with other digital assets. This seamless integration into established workflows ensures that Canvas can be a powerful part of any digital artist’s toolkit.

System Requirements:

  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX, NVIDIA RTX, or TITAN RTX GPU.
  • RAM: 4 GB for Standard, 6 GB for Panorama.
  • Operating System: Windows 10.
  • Driver: Version 522.06 or later.

NVIDIA Canvas is a revolutionary tool for digital artists, offering AI-driven assistance that enhances creativity and simplifies the process of creating complex, realistic landscapes. Its intuitive interface, powerful customization options, and seamless integration with other creative tools make it an essential application for professionals and hobbyists alike.

NVIDIA Canvas - Changelog:

  • Added new Panorama mode, allowing the creation of 4K equirectangular landscapes for 3D workflows. Users can select between Standard and Panorama workspace each time they open or create a new file.
  • Added .exr file output option.
  • Brush size options have been expanded to have smaller options.
  • Web installer updated to be smaller in size and download the specific files required for your hardware during install; this reduces overall download size by >1 GB.
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