Canva Reviews

“get designs in minutes”

Pros

Canva makes graphic design feel really simple, even for someone like me who isn't a designer. I can put together posters social media posts and plenty of other visuals very quickly.

Cons

Some of the better features and content are locked behind the paid plan so you sometimes need to upgrade to get the most out of it.

“fantastic for quality designs”

Pros

Really simple to use and the features help produce quality work. It makes designing feel simple.

Cons

A few of the editing tools are pretty basic.

“great design workflow”

Pros

It is fantastic... really simple to use and downloading documents is quick and hassle-free.

Cons

The part I don't like is how pricey some of the features are to use.

“templates and scheduling win”

Pros

Having lots of templates to choose from is something I really enjoy because they give me plenty of inspiration to start from. The scheduling feature is also very useful and I like being able to see all channels and posts together in one place. Being able to connect directly with different apps, without having to download and re-upload files into platforms like OptiSigns, has helped organize quite a few of my tasks.

Cons

One thing I'd still like is the option to display multiple "slides/pages" on a single page when downloading. Moving elements around and getting them aligned properly can also be a bit difficult. It would be nice if that part of the functionality felt a little more user-friendly.

“Great designs for my candle line”

Pros

Being able to create really fun, eye-catching designs for my candle line on Etsy is something I absolutely love about Canva.

Cons

Costs can add up pretty quickly with it especially when I want to try out all the different features and design options.

“huge template library”

Pros

The simple workflow, along with the massive image library and ready-to-edit templates, helps you put together projects much faster with appealing designs especially if you're still new to design and don't have access to more advanced tools.

Cons

What I liked less is that it doesn't offer local file storage. If the platform goes down for any reason, you have to wait until it's back online to access your design again. Also, once the final file has been downloaded, you can't make further edits to it.

“Creative tools”

Pros

Canva comes with a large collection of ready-made presentations and graphic layouts for all kinds of needs, from 16,9 slide decks to postcards and more. The interface feels very adaptive and complete, whether you want to reuse one of the preset styles or build a fully customized design from scratch. It also includes several tools, both free and paid, that help a lot with creating and customizing elements like images, audio, video and written text which makes the final result look polished and high quality.

Cons

The interface has been adapted very well for mobile devices too but unfortunately it is not as convenient to use as it is on a computer with a mouse and keyboard. In fact, placing and adjusting many elements can become more complicated when working from a mobile device.

“supports quick edits”

Pros

There's a huge range of templates and sample designs to work with and editing them is pretty simple.

Cons

I haven't come across any downsides with it so far.

“Templates make design effortless”

Pros

Creating polished, professional-looking designs in it feels very approachable, even without any prior design experience. The templates are especially useful and make the whole process much more manageable.

Cons

One part that still gives me trouble is the alignment, even when using the right-click dropdown option. Also, the AI image generator hasn't been very helpful since the images it creates often feel off-target or unrelated.

“Good experience”

Pros

Being able to build flyers and other written materials from the ground up is a big plus. When I need to move faster, the available templates give me a helpful head start.

Cons

I'd still like to see a wider selection of templates and importing items could definitely be made more simple.

“easy to use”

Pros

The included templates are excellent and that makes it really quick to customize them and create your own promotional materials.

Cons

A downside is that the display area for the elements is quite small and can't be enlarged so it can take a while to find the best element to use.

“template library is good”

Pros

There's a lot to work with here,the platform feels very versatile, offers plenty of templates to choose from and the AI photo features are a really nice addition.

Cons

The only downside is the recent price increase, I just wish it were a little more affordable after they raised their pricing this month.

“affordable tool”

Pros

It has been a really enjoyable tool to use. It's very simple, doesn't require much training to get started and it helps keep my costs low since I can access the free version online. That convenience makes it even more practical for everyday use.

Cons

Not much to complain about with it. If I had to point out one thing, I'd say it would be helpful to have more features that integrate better with social media platforms.

“quick to use”

Pros

Interface is very user-friendly and adaptive which lets me put together all of my graphics quickly without any hassle.

Cons

Honestly nothing comes to mind. I love using it and it's affordable while still being simple to work with.

“amazing!!”

Pros

Editing videos and creating flyers feels really simple which makes the whole process enjoyable and efficient.

Cons

The mobile experience isn't as user-friendly as some other apps so I had to rely on a tablet or computer most of the time. I also ran into several errors while processing a finished video, along with issues downloading audio and visual elements properly. I eventually managed to get everything working but it took several extra hours to sort out.

“AI image library is great”

Pros

The thing I appreciate most is the quality of the AI-generated images this tool can create.

Cons

After editing something when you're using a template, it will occasionally switch back to the original version.

“so great!”

Pros

Using it feels very simple so I do not have trouble finding my way around. It also comes with a wide range of practical, helpful templates especially for social media posts and multimedia content creation.

Cons

One limitation is that I cannot upload longer videos for editing. I would also prefer the option to add many more video clips, similar to what Adobe Premiere allows.

“beginner-friendly”

Pros

This tool feels very approachable especially for beginners and it comes with a broad range of tools that make it appealing for anyone interested in graphic design.

Cons

Needs more capabilities to compete with Photoshop for static image editing which would help cut down the time spent finding workarounds.

“I recommend it”

Pros

It feels very user-friendly and there's a huge selection of templates and images to choose from.

Cons

Would be better if there were some discounts available on the subscription plan.

“easy to handle”

Pros

Having multi-user functionality and being able to share content so easily is a huge plus.

Cons

There's a bit of a learning curve at first but aside from that, I really love it.