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Canva Editing Lag and Freezes on All Devices

Users experience persistent delays when editing, moving elements, or loading templates in Canva across laptop, phone, and tablet. The app occasionally freezes mid-project, disrupting workflow. This is a platform performance issue with no third-party solution angle.

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