Global design platform Canva has announced a major expansion of its capabilities with the launch of a proprietary AI design model and several new artificial intelligence–powered features aimed at transforming the creative process for millions of users.
According to Canva’s newsroom release, the company’s new system—simply called Canva AI—is built to help users generate complete designs, documents, and visuals through natural language prompts. The technology integrates Canva’s in-house AI model with third-party systems such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Leonardo AI, enabling a seamless blend of design intelligence and generative creativity.
“We’re moving into a new era where anyone, regardless of technical skill, can bring their creative ideas to life using the power of AI,” said Canva co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins in a statement.
The update, part of what the company calls Visual Suite 2.0, introduces several integrated tools, including:
Canva Sheets, which allows users to convert spreadsheet data into branded charts, visuals, and infographics.
Canva Code, a no-code feature that lets users create interactive elements such as quizzes and calculators directly inside designs.
Enhanced photo-editing tools that use AI for object removal, background generation, and color matching.
Canva also revealed that its AI capabilities now support multiple languages, a move designed to make the platform more accessible to global creators, educators, and small businesses.
Industry analysts view this development as Canva’s bold step to rival traditional design software by embedding automation and machine learning into its core. The company’s expansion into AI-driven productivity tools positions it closer to competitors like Adobe and Figma, which have also integrated AI features into their platforms.
“Canva is no longer just a design app—it’s an intelligent creative ecosystem,” noted tech analyst Priya Shah in a commentary published by Business Today.
However, some experts caution that while automation enhances productivity, it may also raise concerns about originality and the future of manual design work. Others warn that increased reliance on AI-generated visuals could blur the lines of copyright and authorship in creative industries.
Despite these debates, Canva’s rapid innovation underscores a growing trend—AI is reshaping how design, branding, and communication are done at scale.
