The New Canva Video Editor Beta Is a Complete Mess — And Users Are Furious
Canva has built its reputation on being simple, intuitive, and beginner-friendly. But the platform’s newest rollout—the Video Editor Beta—is causing one of the biggest user backlashes Canva has seen in years. What was meant to be an improved experience has instead disrupted workflows, slowed production, and left long-time Canva users frustrated, confused, and even considering canceling their subscriptions.
If you’ve tried the new update, you already know the chaos it has brought. And if you haven’t? Here’s everything users are complaining about—and why this new editor has quickly earned a reputation as one of Canva’s most disappointing updates.
A Video Editor Update That Breaks the Basics
For many creators, Canva’s strength has always been its smooth, simple video editing workflow. But after this update, tasks that once took seconds now take minutes—or worse, require rebuilding projects from the ground up.
Here are the biggest issues users are reporting.
1. You Can No Longer Duplicate Pages — A Critical Feature Gone
One of the most essential tools in Canva video editing was the ability to duplicate a page and modify it. Whether you were creating:
- Social media reels
- Slideshows
- Tutorials
- Promotional videos
…duplicating pages allowed you to keep a consistent layout across multiple clips.
But with the new update?
Page duplication is gone. Completely.
Users now have to rebuild every slide from scratch—even when the layout is exactly the same. That means manually re-adding:
- Text
- Shapes
- Positioning
- Animations
- Elements
- Branding styles
This change alone has destroyed many users’ workflows and doubled (sometimes tripled) their editing time.
2. Elements Move on Their Own—Even When You Don’t Touch Them
Another major problem: elements refuse to stay aligned.
Even when users duplicate an element inside a page, the copied version often shifts—sometimes slightly, sometimes significantly.
This results in:
- Misaligned text
- Shifting graphics
- Inconsistent layouts
- Uneven transitions
- Off-center design elements
For video editors who rely on precise spacing and predictable positioning, this isn’t just inconvenient—it’s unworkable.
3. The New Timeline Is a Complete Failure
Perhaps the most universally hated part of the update is the redesigned timeline.
In the old editor, everything was neatly organized:
- Video clips
- Audio tracks
- Elements
- Transitions
All clearly arranged at the bottom for easy editing.
Now? The new timeline feels disjointed, confusing, and far less intuitive.
Users report that:
- Tracks are harder to manage
- Elements overlap unpredictably
- Editing audio is more difficult
- Visual organization is worse
- Older projects break when reopened
The worst part? Even old projects created with the previous timeline get corrupted or rearranged after reopening them in the new Beta environment.
4. Canva’s AI Support Bot Isn’t Helping
Creators tried reaching out for help—but Canva’s AI bot support has been almost useless.
Instead of understanding the actual problems, the bot responds with:
- Generic suggestions
- Unrelated answers
- Template responses
- No actionable fixes
Users who rely on Canva for professional work feel ignored and unsupported during a major workflow crisis.
5. You Can Disable the Beta… But It Doesn’t Actually Fix Anything
Even users who tried turning off the Video Editor Beta found themselves stuck with the new interface anyway.
In other words:
Disabling Beta ≠ Restoring Old Editor
There is no real option to go back, which is forcing many long-time Canva Pro subscribers into an interface they never asked for—and do not want.
Why This Update Feels Like a Step Backwards
Canva’s appeal has always been:
- Simplicity
- Speed
- Consistency
- Ease of use
- Predictability
But this update removes all of those strengths. Instead of improving the editing experience, it has:
- Made video editing slower
- Introduced more bugs
- Broken previously working projects
- Increased user frustration
- Reduced creative efficiency
Users who once depended on Canva for fast, reliable editing now find themselves losing time and patience with every project.
Many Users Are Considering Leaving Canva Altogether
The frustration is so widespread that many long-time Canva Pro users are openly saying they might cancel their subscriptions. Creators with dozens of ongoing video projects feel stuck inside a broken editor with no reliable workaround.
For freelancers, marketers, teachers, and small business owners, this update is more than just annoying—it directly affects their income, deadlines, and client work.
Will Canva Fix the Video Editor Beta?
There’s no official timeline, and Canva hasn’t provided detailed public guidance. Until then, millions of users are left dealing with:
- A broken timeline
- Lost convenience features
- Misaligned elements
- Disrupted workflows
- Inefficient editing tools
The hope is that Canva takes user feedback seriously and restores the usability the platform was once praised for. Because right now, the update feels more like a downgrade.
Final Thoughts: A Great Tool Turned Into a Frustrating Experience
The new Canva Video Editor Beta was supposed to enhance creativity—but instead, it has interrupted workflows, introduced bugs, and removed critical features creators relied on.
Until Canva provides a rollback option or fixes the Beta, users are stuck choosing between:
- Struggling through the broken editor
- Or moving to alternative video editing tools
For a platform known for user-friendly design, the Video Editor Beta has created one of Canva’s biggest disappointments yet.
