Canva has announced a major expansion of its platform with the launch of Visual Suite 2.0 and the full integration of the Affinity design suite. While these two developments are separate, together they signal Canva’s ambition to bridge the gap between professional and accessible design.
The new Visual Suite 2.0 introduces AI-driven tools such as interactive spreadsheets, automated video creation, and advanced export workflows — extending Canva’s reach beyond simple templates into a more connected, productivity-focused workspace. Meanwhile, its newly acquired Affinity suite (including Affinity Designer, Photo and Publisher) is now free to all users, offering pro-level vector, raster and layout editing once reserved for expensive standalone tools.
This dual move positions Canva as a serious competitor to Adobe, giving creators — from teachers and students to designers — a seamless environment for everything from quick visuals to print-ready publications. Reviewers praise the integration for simplifying creative workflows and reducing barriers for non-specialists, though some note that advanced AI features remain part of Canva’s paid tiers.
In short, these updates make creative work more inclusive, affordable and collaborative, bringing professional-grade tools within reach of every classroom and studio.
