A launch bundle rather than one tool, worth reading for Canva teams, and the headline item is that Affinity is now free.
Kenning's take
What it does
The Creative Operating System is the name Canva gave to a large product launch in October 2025. It includes the Canva Design Model, Video 2.0, Canva Forms, email design, the Canva Grow ad tool, brand tools, and a new Affinity app that is free for everyone.
- Canva Design Model, also available in ChatGPT and Claude
- Video 2.0 editor with Magic Video
- Canva Grow for building and publishing ads
- Canva Forms and Email Design
- All-new Affinity app, free for everyone
Who it suits. Canva users and marketing teams who want to know what changed in Canva's 2025 relaunch.
Key facts
- Category
- Images, art & design
- Part of
- Canva
- Made by
- Canva
- Released
- 30 October 2025
- How to get it
- Features roll out inside Canva; Affinity is free; Team Context is for Enterprise teams
- Works on
- Web
- Free plan
- Affinity is free for everyone
Reviews and write-ups
- CMOtech UK 2025-10-30
FAQ
When did Canva launch the Creative Operating System?
Canva announced it on 30 October 2025.
Is Affinity free now?
Yes. Canva says the new Affinity is free for everyone.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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