The latest statement from Canva leaves little room for interpretation. For those of us working on Linux, it reads less like a clarification and more like a quiet dismissal—at least for now.
It is hard not to see this as a setback. The interest within the Linux community has been steady for years, and the absence of any concrete direction makes that gap feel even wider.
What stands out just as much is the reasoning behind it. The emphasis on matching the performance and reliability of the Windows, macOS, and iPad versions suggests that these platforms are still not where they are expected to be. From the outside, it gives the impression that even the current ecosystem is not yet fully under control.
That may explain the hesitation—but it does little to soften the disappointment. For Linux users, the message is clear enough, even if it is delivered between the lines.
https://www.affinity.studio/en/help/compatibility-with-linux-android-chromebooks/
