Canva Create 2024 : 9 Updates That You Can’t Afford to Miss as a Canva User!

7 min readMay 27, 2024

(Last one will save you a hell lot of time.)

Canva OR the magic designing tool, as most people say so, never fails to awe us!

Agree?

Whether we talk about making the whole designing process as easy as pie or integrating jaw-dropping AI technologies, Canva has always been at the forefront.

I’ve fallen in love with this tool ever since I discovered it.

And, I know there are millions of people who love Canva just like me😊.

I’m sure if you’re using this tool, you must be aware that Canva has hosted its annual Canva Create 2024 event recently.

And, I must say that the Canva team has wowed people everywhere with their latest updates.

This time, they’ve gone all out with their improvements.

Want to know what’s so special?

Stay tuned as I’ll be covering the 9 major updates in this post!

1. Magic Media

Magic Media is a revolutionary tool within Canva that functions like a magic genie for images and videos.

Canva has enhanced the Magic Media feature by introducing a new addition called ‘Graphics.’

You can generate a wide range of graphic elements such as icons and illustrations by using this option.

Here’s how to do this!

Search ‘Magic Media’ from the apps section.
Then navigate the ‘Graphics’ option.
Type in your prompt, choose the style and finally click on ‘Generate Graphics’.

Let’s have a look at the results!

2. Styles

This feature makes designing even faster and easier.

It lets you save the look of a design you like, with its colors, fonts and how things are arranged.

Then, you can easily use this saved look on other designs in just one click.

This is helpful to make sure all your designs look the same, especially if you’re working on a team.

You can also choose to apply only text, colors and elements specifically.

3. Magic Write

Magic Write is like a friendly writing helper in Canva which is also upgraded.

It’s great for getting you started or overcoming writer’s block.

You can do a lot of stuff with this AI, like shortening your text, improving content style, checking for any spelling related errors, etc.

One more incredible thing with this Magic Write is — Custom Prompt.

If you want to change the text in a specific manner, then use this option.

Type in your prompt and click ‘Generate’. You’ll get the desired output within seconds.

4. Voice Enhancement

Voices play a crucial role in the quality of videos.

Don’t you think so?

I think most of the viewers are hooked to the video because of the sound quality.

If the sound quality is bad, with background noise or a muffled voice, it can be frustrating and turn viewers away.

Canva understands this, which is why they’ve constantly innovated with features to help creators like us make the best videos possible.

The Voice Enhancement feature is one of those helpful tools.

It makes your audio sound better by getting rid of background noise and making voices clear and professional.

With Voice Enhancement, you can make sure your videos sound great and keep your audience hooked from start to finish.

Here’s how to use this tool:

Upload any video that you want to edit.
You’ll see a bunch of options as soon as do that like Edit Video, Crop, Animate, etc.

At the very last, you’ll see a volume icon. Click on that, you can adjust the volume of your video using this option.

Below that there’s another option named — Enhance Voice, choose that and you’ll get an enhanced version of your voice in seconds.

Isn’t it great😊?

5. Work Kits

This is something really amazing!

In Canva, Work Kits are curated collections of templates, graphics, and other design elements tailored to specific industries, themes, or purposes.

These pre-made kits streamline the design process by providing users with a selection of assets that are relevant to their project or workflow.

As of now, these work kits are available for 4 different categories.

Human Resources

Creatives

Marketing

Sales

6. Ad Tech Integrations

Advertisements play a crucial role in business and marketing for several reasons.

To streamline the advertising process, Canva has integrated with major advertising platforms like Google Ads and Meta.

This integration allows users to create and manage their ad campaigns directly within the Canva platform, eliminating the need to switch between multiple tools or platforms.

7. Canva Docs

Canva Docs is like a design tool for your writing.

With Canva Docs, you’re not limited to plain text — you can easily incorporate pictures, videos, and stylish layouts into your documents, making them more visually appealing and captivating.

The Canva team has also upgraded these docs in the following way.

Suggested Editing: Collaborate in real-time with suggested edits.

Source : https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/canva-for-work/

Document Outlines: Navigate larger documents more easily.
Organized Commenting: Collaborate effortlessly with a tidy commenting system.

8. Data Autofill

Canva’s Data Autofill feature is a huge time saver for those who create data-driven sales materials, presentations, reports, etc.

Now, using this amazing tool, you can drive data to any Canva design of your choice and that too with just a single click.

9. Recordings

Recordings are awesome because they save us a ton of time!

Isn’t it?

Instead of constantly being in front of people, you can let your recordings do the talking for you.

This feature in Canva helps you record your sales pitches, presentations, etc.

You can speak through your slides, show what’s on your computer screen, or add your voice to your designs, all without needing any fancy editing software.

Just hit record and watch your recordings come to life!