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May 26 – June 1, 2026
FeatureImprovementFix
v1.0.16

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New features

Promotion codes at checkout — You can now apply promotion codes and coupons when subscribing to a paid plan. Enter your code on the checkout page to receive a discount. See plans for available options.Expanded payment methods — Checkout now supports additional payment methods beyond credit cards, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other region-specific options. The available methods are detected automatically based on your browser and location.Interactive product demo — The landing page now features an interactive demo that lets you explore Open Canva’s generation interface before signing up. Try different prompts and see how the tool works without creating an account.

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Updates

Improved accessibility — Dialogs and modals across the app now include proper screen reader descriptions, making Open Canva more usable with assistive technologies. This covers the image carousel, session management, billing, and settings interfaces.More reliable realtime sync — Session updates now use a more secure authentication method for realtime connections, reducing disconnects and improving sync reliability across tabs and devices.Billing emails always delivered — Critical billing notifications — including payment confirmations, failed charges, and subscription changes — are now always sent regardless of your email preference settings. You can still manage other notification types from your account settings. See billing for details.

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Bug fixes

Generation edge cases — Fixed several edge cases where generation requests could fail silently when switching between plans or using certain model and aspect ratio combinations.Subscription plan matching — Resolved an issue where plan features were not applied correctly when multiple plans shared similar identifiers, ensuring your entitlements always reflect your current subscription.