5 ways to use Envato’s AI features in your creative work

Is your creative to-do list growing faster than you can tackle it? You’re not alone. From finding the perfect visuals to adding professional voiceovers, creative projects often demand more time and skills than we have available.

AI is everywhere these days, sparking both excitement and uncertainty. But when AI features are built specifically for creative people like you, they become powerful allies that help you do more in less time.

That’s exactly what Envato has created with Envato Labs. These aren’t generic AI tools repackaged for design. These are features purpose-built to solve real creative challenges. Here’s how Envato’s AI features can make your work easier and faster, while still producing great results.

Need to add a voiceover to your video project? Getting professional-quality narration can be time-consuming and expensive.

VoiceGen quickly turns your script into natural-sounding speech. You can choose from 12 different voice options, each with its own style and tone. For example, Maya works well for business content, while Logan suits upbeat promotional videos.

The process is simple:

This works particularly well for explainer videos, promotions, and educational content, so you can use it as one of your go-to AI tools for YouTube video creation.

Since VoiceGen comes with your Envato subscription, you can create as many voiceovers as you need. It’s a practical alternative to traditional voice recording, helping you complete projects without additional equipment or hiring costs. Learn more about VoiceGen.

Creating social media video content can be challenging, especially when you’re short on time or don’t have access to professional equipment. But now you can use an AI tool to create a short-form video!

VideoGen (currently in beta) automatically turns text descriptions into video clips. You describe the video you want, and Envato’s AI feature creates footage that would typically take hours to film and edit.

The tool works well for social media posts, presentation visuals, and YouTube thumbnails. It’s particularly helpful when you need to create video content but don’t have a background in video production.

Using VideoGen is straightforward: write out AI video prompts of what you want to see, choose your style preferences, and the AI tool does the rest. Your custom video is usually ready within minutes.

Right now, VideoGen is available to a limited number of Envato subscribers through the beta program. If you’re interested in trying it, you can join the waiting list for one of the best AI video generation models out there.

Picture this: You need unique visuals for a marketing campaign by tomorrow, but there’s no time for a photoshoot. Plus, you’ve already exhausted stock photo options and nothing fits.

ImageGen, Envato’s AI image generation feature, creates custom visuals based on your prompt. Whether you need product mockups, conceptual illustrations, or scene settings, ImageGen can produce them without specialized design skills.

Using ImageGen is simple: enter a descriptive prompt like “bonsai tree on a minimalist desk with soft morning light,” and the AI generates multiple options in various styles. Find one you like? Download it immediately, or edit it further with ImageEdit.

For best results with ImageGen, focus on describing the subject rather than the style. Start with broad concepts and refine as you discover styles you like. The Use Style button helps you maintain consistency while changing the subject of your images.

ImageGen is perfect for marketing materials, blog illustrations, social media posts, and concept development. Plus, all generated images are available for commercial use under Envato’s licensing terms, so you can use them in your content marketing or for other purposes.

“We’re aiming to help creatives find better AI-generated images and to address a fundamental designer need,” says Bianca. What is that need? “The search for high-quality images that spark inspiration, are not overused, break creative blocks, and provide alternative visual ideas.”

Get more ideas on how to use ImageEdit.

Sometimes a stock photo is almost perfect for your project, but needs a few adjustments. Whether it’s changing the background or removing distracting elements, these edits traditionally require specialized software knowledge.

ImageEdit helps you modify images without needing extensive photo editing experience. The AI image-editing tool offers several useful features:

Using ImageEdit is simple: select a photo from Envato’s collection (or upload one), click Edit, and choose what you want to change. The AI technology handles the technical aspects, so you can focus on the creative decisions.

You can use ImageEdit to customize photos for marketing materials, social posts, or website content. It’s a practical way to adapt stock images to better fit your specific needs. Learn more about ImageEdit.

You’re racing to finish a client project with a looming deadline. The last thing you need is to waste precious time scrolling through thousands of potential assets to find what you need.

Envato’s AI-powered search feature understands your creative needs in plain language. Instead of searching with just keywords, you can describe your project in detail and instantly receive tailored asset recommendations.

Simply type what you’re working on, whether it’s “editing a video about diverse young people skateboarding” or “designing social media graphics for Earth Day.” The AI search intelligently analyzes your request to deliver relevant results from Envato’s vast library.

This feature is particularly valuable when you need specific creative assets but aren’t sure exactly what keywords would surface them. The AI search understands context and creative intent, helping you find the perfect assets faster than traditional search methods.

Working between different apps can slow down your creative process. Envato offers AI-powered extensions that connect with the design tools you use most often.

Work with Envato’s assets right inside Figma. Browse through a library of icons or create custom ones in various styles while staying in your design file. And if you don’t find what you need, use the built-in AI icon generator!

Use the Envato Figma plugin to bring the best assets into your Canva designs with fewer clicks. When you find what you need, just drag it into place. Get more details on what you can do with the Envato Figma plugin.

Edit videos more smoothly by accessing Envato’s stock footage, motion graphics, and audio directly in Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Search for any assets you need in the AI-powered Envato Adobe Video extension. Preview and add assets to your timeline without leaving your project. Learn more about the Premiere Pro & After Effects extension.

Add Envato’s design assets to your Canva projects. Find images, icons, and graphics without switching between windows, making it easier to complete your designs in one place.

The Envato app for Canva helps keep your workflow smooth by reducing the need to switch between applications, and it also includes AI icon generation. All these extensions and plugins are included with your Envato subscription and are easy to set up. Here are 5 cool ways to use the Envato Canva app.

AI tools are changing how we approach creative work, and Envato’s features make this technology more accessible. These features can help you work more efficiently while trying new project approaches.

Here’s a quick reminder of what you can do with each AI feature:

Then there are the AI features included in Envato’s extensions and plugins for common design tools like Figma, Canva, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, all of which can speed up your workflow.

Want to try these tools? Visit Envato’s AI Labs to get started. Also check out our articles on exciting AI trends for 2025 and the rise of generative 3D.