Canva Design Restore vs. Asset State: Does a Restored Version Pin Original Media?

Goal

Determine whether a design restored from version history retains the exact media, fonts, and third‑party app content that existed at the time of the saved version, or if it resolves those references against the current state of the assets.

Constraints

Canva’s restore operation is documented at the design‑document level. The platform does not explicitly state whether external dependencies are frozen or live. Retention of deleted designs and the availability of version history vary by plan, and permission changes can affect asset visibility.

Unresolved Questions

1. When a version is restored, are uploaded images and brand‑kit fonts locked to the snapshot taken at save time, or do they re‑fetch the current asset versions?
2. Do third‑party app elements (e.g., embedded polls or charts) maintain their original data after a restore, or are they replaced with placeholders if the underlying app data has changed?
3. Does restoring a design overwrite the current working copy or create a new revision that can be further edited?