Canva is taking a major leap beyond its roots in design by launching a suite of new AI-driven productivity tools aimed at competing with industry giants like Microsoft, Google, and Adobe. The company’s revamped Visual Suite brings together design, document creation, spreadsheets, photo editing, code generation, and even an AI chatbot — all within one platform.
Building on its previous additions like Canva Docs and Whiteboards, which rival Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and FigJam, Canva is now looking to solidify its presence in the broader productivity space. The move targets business and office users, expanding Canva’s reach beyond marketing and creative teams. Currently boasting a user base of over 230 million, Canva is betting on its visually-focused approach to make traditional office tasks more engaging and collaborative.
The latest update, Visual Suite 2.0, enables users to create and manage presentations, websites, documents, and animations in a single unified workspace. According to Canva, this update removes the need for switching between multiple tools and helps streamline teamwork by keeping everything in one place. Campaigns can now be planned, designed, and delivered collaboratively, with real-time editing and shared access through tabbed project windows.
Canva is also introducing Canva Sheets, a new spin on spreadsheets that blends data with visual elements. The tool supports importing data from services like Google Analytics, HubSpot, and Statista, and includes AI-powered Magic Insights to automatically detect trends and insights. Users can also turn raw data into dynamic visuals using Magic Charts, making it easier to create infographics, reports, and animated charts.
A standout addition is Canva Code, a generative AI assistant for creating code-based assets without needing prior programming knowledge. Similar to tools like GitHub Copilot or Gemini Code Assist, it allows users to generate interactive content, widgets, and even websites through simple text prompts.
With this expansion, Canva is positioning itself as a full-fledged competitor in the productivity and collaboration space — blending creativity with utility in a way that few platforms have attempted.
