Canva integrates an AI-infused "Creative Operating System" across its lineup
Canva rolled out an updated visual suite with AI baked into nearly every corner-and a reworked video editor. The company is calling it a "Creative Operating System." In practice, it's a connected set of creative tools stitched together with AI.
The pitch is simple: faster starts, fewer clicks, and less context switching. If you create for clients or brands, this update is aimed at your daily workflow.
What's new
Canva says its new design model can generate layouts and content in seconds. The platform-wide AI shows up in prompts, recommendations, and quick actions that cut the blank-canvas phase.
There's also @askcanva, an AI assistant built into the suite. Use it for quick guidance, layout suggestions, and to move projects forward without leaving your canvas.
Video 2.0: faster edits, smarter starts
"Video 2.0" is a reimagined editor that lets you start from templates or by describing what you want in a prompt. From there, you can shape the draft into something publish-ready.
The timeline has been updated for cleaner control. Expect smoother trimming, easier layering, and a workflow that feels closer to modern editing apps-without the learning curve.
Built for commercial teams
Canva is leaning into business use. New email design tools and integrated forms help streamline campaigns and client intake, keeping feedback in one place.
There's also a connection between Canva's code tool and its Sheets spreadsheets. That opens the door to more structured, data-informed creative workflows.
For growth-focused teams, a new Canva Grow tool aims to support end-to-end marketing-from creation to distribution.
How creatives can use this right now
- Idea to draft: use a prompt to spin up layouts or a video outline, then refine on the updated timeline.
- Ask smarter: tap @askcanva for layout options, copy variations, or design tweaks without leaving your project.
- Client flow: collect inputs with forms, lock core templates, and keep revisions clean across a campaign.
- Data to design: connect Sheets via the code tool to standardize content that changes by product, location, or offer.
- Team speed: build repeatable kits for email, video, and social so new projects start at 70% done.
Why this matters
Time-to-first-draft is the bottleneck for most creators. Integrated AI closes that gap and reduces overhead across video, design, and campaign work.
If you work across multiple formats-or juggle clients-this is less about new features and more about a smoother system.
Learn more and level up
For official details, check Canva's newsroom and product updates, or see coverage on TechCrunch.
Want to sharpen your prompt and video workflows? Explore practical training here: Prompt courses and AI video courses. For role-based picks, see courses by job.
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