Canva unveils creative operating system Affinity

Canva has officially launched its new Creative Operating System, a unified ecosystem that merges AI-driven content creation, productivity tools, and design flexibility into one integrated Visual Suite.

This ambitious update is cited as Canva’s most significant product evolution yet, introducing Video 2.0, email design tools, digital forms, and Canva Sheets and Canva Code integration, effectively transforming the platform from a visual design tool into a full-fledged creative workspace for businesses, marketers, and independent creators.

The Creative Operating System: AI Ecosystem

Positioned as the future of collaborative design, Canva’s new Creative Operating System introduces a next-generation AI Visual Suite with enhanced automation, real-time collaboration, and multimedia editing capabilities.

Central to this launch is the Canva Design Model, a proprietary generative AI engine that produces editable, high-quality visuals in seconds. The new ‘Ask @Canva’ feature acts as an intelligent design assistant, guiding users through templates, layouts, and AI-generated enhancements, bridging human creativity with machine efficiency.

A Powerful Integration: Canva x Affinity

A major highlight is Canva’s integration with Affinity, enabling seamless asset creation and transfer between the two platforms. Affinity’s advanced capabilities, including vector editing, image manipulation, and layout design, now complement Canva’s ease of use and cloud collaboration.

Both ecosystems will share a universal file format, eliminating workflow silos and allowing designers to move projects across tools without losing quality or layers.

Introducing Canva Business Plan: For Growing Teams

Canva also announced its new Business plan, tailored for individuals, marketers, and small teams that need AI, analytics, and brand governance features, effectively bridging the gap between Canva Pro and Canva Enterprise.

This mid-tier offering provides enhanced control, collaborative tools, and advanced automation for content scaling, helping small teams operate with enterprise-grade efficiency.

Video 2.0, Email, and Forms: Expanding Beyond Design

Canva’s latest Visual Suite introduces a fully upgraded Video 2.0 editor, designed to streamline video storytelling with AI-powered scene editing and automated subtitles.
Additionally, email design and form creation tools mark Canva’s expansion into communication and marketing functions, giving businesses a centralised hub for design-to-distribution workflows.

Scale and Vision

With over 260 million monthly active users, USD 3.5 billion in annualised revenue, and a USD 42 billion valuation, Canva continues to dominate the global creative software market.

CEO and Co-Founder Melanie Perkins described the launch as the culmination of Canva’s long-term vision:

“We’ve been thinking about how we can empower our community to succeed in this era. Our new Creative Operating System is our biggest launch yet, combining Video, Email, and AI-powered brand tools to help people bring their ideas to life.”

Driving the Next Era of Design and Productivity

By consolidating AI features, multimedia tools, and business-ready workflows, Canva’s Creative Operating System is more than a product update; it’s a strategic shift toward a unified, intelligent, and scalable design environment.

With this launch, Canva not only redefines how teams collaborate and create but also positions itself as a frontrunner in the AI-driven productivity ecosystem, competing head-on with enterprise suites like Adobe and Microsoft Designer.

Conclusion

Canva’s latest launch isn’t just about new tools, it’s about reimagining the role of design in business operations.
By integrating AI into every layer of creativity and workflow, Canva is setting the foundation for what could become the operating system of visual collaboration, one that scales from freelancers to global enterprises.

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