How does PowerStudio convert a screenshot to a Power Apps canvas app?

PowerStudio uses a 7-agent AI pipeline. You upload a screenshot or describe your app in text. The AI generates an HTML prototype, then a sequence of Layout, Controls, Styling, Accessibility, Assembly, PowerFx, and HTML agents converts it to valid Power Apps PA-YAML that you can paste directly into Power Apps Studio or deploy with one click.

PA-YAML (Power Apps YAML) is the source-code format for Power Apps canvas apps, introduced by Microsoft to replace the older binary .msapp format. It is a human-readable YAML representation of screens, controls, properties, and Power Fx formulas that Power Apps Studio can import and compile.

PBIR (Power BI Project Report) is Microsoft's new open folder-based format for Power BI reports, replacing the legacy binary .pbix internals. PowerStudio can generate PBIR report definitions from text prompts, ready to open in Power BI Desktop.

Can I import an existing Power Apps canvas app into PowerStudio?

Yes. Paste a Power Apps Studio URL (make.powerapps.com) and PowerStudio reads the app directly via the Canvas Authoring API. You can also upload an .msapp file or a solution .zip. PowerStudio extracts the PA-YAML, generates an HTML preview, and lets you refine or redesign with AI.

How much does PowerStudio cost?

PowerStudio uses a credit system. Sign-up gives you 50 free credits (no credit card required). Generating a Power Apps canvas app costs 10 credits, importing an app costs 10 credits, deploying costs 5 credits, and generating a Power BI PBIR report costs 15 credits. Additional credit packs and subscription plans start at $19/month.

Can PowerStudio deploy directly to Power Apps Studio?

Yes. PowerStudio can push generated YAML directly into a live Power Apps Studio co-authoring session via the Canvas Authoring MCP Server running on Azure Container Apps. Click 'Push to Power Apps' from the design passport to deploy.

What AI models power PowerStudio?

PowerStudio routes tasks to purpose-fit models via OpenRouter. Layout and controls generation uses google/gemma-4-31b-it. Assembly, PowerFx generation, and packaging use anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6. Image-to-HTML conversion uses google/gemini-2.5-flash.

Is PowerStudio GDPR compliant?

Yes. PowerStudio is operated by Bittics BV, a Belgian company, and is fully compliant with GDPR. User data is processed with legitimate interest or consent basis, and you can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting info@bittics.com.

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