Design platform UI prompts file type it then blocks on upload
Canva prompts users to upload MP3 audio files and then rejects those same files at the upload step, with no explanation or workaround. This UI contradiction wastes user time and signals a disconnect between the product surface and underlying capabilities. It reflects a broader pattern of features being surfaced before backend support is ready.
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