Canva Video Export Becomes Extremely Slow After Upgrading to Paid Plan
A Canva paid subscriber finds that video export which previously worked becomes intolerably slow post-upgrade, taking excessive time for an 11-minute edited video. The regression after payment creates significant frustration as users expect improved service for their subscription cost.
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