News - Jul 3, 2026

Canva Locks More AI Features Behind Paid Plans

Canva has restructured its Magic Studio AI suite, moving several previously free tools behind its Pro and Teams subscription tiers starting in 2026. Free users now get a limited monthly credit allowance — reportedly 50 generative credits per month — covering tools like Magic Media (text-to-image and text-to-video), Magic Morph, and the expanded Magic Write. Once those credits are exhausted, users hit a hard wall unless they upgrade. Canva Pro remains at $15 per month per user, while Teams is priced at $10 per user per month with a minimum of three users. The update also brings upgraded video generation quality, longer clip lengths up to 8 seconds, and tighter integration between Magic Write and Canva Docs. Brand Kit AI customization has been expanded for Pro users, letting the tool pull colors and fonts automatically from uploaded assets. Free users do retain access to basic AI background removal and some text editing tools, but the flagship generative features are now firmly paywalled. The credit system mirrors what Adobe did with Firefly, and the outcome for casual users is the same: you run out faster than you expect.

Based on Canva's publicly announced Magic Studio 2026 update details. Verify current pricing and credit limits directly at canva.com before making subscription decisions.