Why Canva matters
Canva is the largest design platform by user count and is using AI to move upmarket against Adobe. On October 30, 2025 it relaunched Affinity as a single free application for vector, pixel and layout work and introduced a design model that generates editable layered files. In April 2026 it previewed Canva AI 2.0 with agentic tools that run recurring design tasks in the background.
The numberRelaunched Affinity as a free unified professional design app on October 30, 2025
On The All Things AI 100
Listed under Productivity and creation. The AI tools people open every day at work.
Quick answers
- What does Canva do?
- Browser-based design platform with AI generation tools and the Affinity professional design suite. Canva is the largest design platform by user count and is using AI to move upmarket against Adobe.
- What AI capabilities does Canva offer?
- Canva offers Magic Studio inside its browser design platform. Business users generate copy with Magic Write, create images and short video with Magic Media, and edit visuals with background remover, Magic Edit, and Magic Eraser. Magic Switch resizes a design for other formats, and Brand Kit applies logos, colors, and fonts. Canva AI helps users start and revise designs in the editor.
- Why is Canva on The All Things AI 100?
- Canva is listed under Productivity and creation. The AI tools people open every day at work. Relaunched Affinity as a free unified professional design app on October 30, 2025.
- Where is Canva based, and who owns it?
- Canva is based in Sydney, Australia, was founded in 2012 and is private, venture-backed.