Canva Reviews

“practical designs”

Pros

It has been really practical for me because it's simple to use. I create all my designs with it and they always turn out looking really beautiful.

Cons

One thing I'm not a big fan of is that many of the most interesting and attractive images require payment. Still, I understand the app needs to make money somehow.

“Features I love”

Pros

The templates are one of my favorite parts and the editing elements help me finish everything the way I want. Also, the storage is excellent and the features are impressive,very practical and always just a click away.

Cons

I honestly don't have any complaints. It simply does exactly what it's supposed to do.

“Has everything I need”

Pros

Working with it has been very simple. It offers a wide range of features and applications and new ones seem to be added all the time. The practical resources available, like models, elements, photos, backgrounds and more, rarely disappoint so there is almost always something useful and high quality to work with.

Cons

At times, it runs into errors when I try to edit photos that are too large. In those cases, I usually need to lower the image resolution or reduce the pixel size first so the platform can handle the file properly.

“fun to use”

Pros

Getting started with it is simple and it offers a huge library of templates that cover all kinds of design needs, from social media posts to business presentations.

Cons

The free version does have a few restrictions, including access to only a limited set of features and templates, plus a Canva watermark appearing on some designs and images.

“plenty of copyright-free templates”

Pros

Canva offers a huge collection of templates without copyright worries which is something I really appreciate. There are tons of options for social media post designs, ad campaigns, profile picture creation and plenty of other design needs as well.

Cons

One thing that bothers me in the mobile app is the text editing flow. When I select a text box and finish typing, if I go back, I have to tap somewhere again just to bring the tools back up.

“fantastic features throughout”

Pros

Out of all the other apps, this one stands above the rest and feels absolutely wonderful to use.

Cons

Honestly i do not see any downsides to this application especially since it offers so many wonderful features.

“affordable option”

Pros

It covers pretty much everything I need and does it at a much lower cost than a lot of other providers. I mainly use it for work to edit assets for social media and websites so nothing too demanding or complex and I really enjoy how simple and fast it is. I also use it for personal projects. My current CV was created in Canva and it was much quicker and more convenient than doing the same thing in Photoshop, for example.

Cons

I'm not a heavy power user and don't need to handle especially complicated tasks so its in its current form works perfectly well for me. I honestly don't have anything to complain about.

“good results”

Pros

Canva gives me tons of room to be creative and the collaboration features are honestly one of my favorite parts. Sending a link to my team and having everyone jump in to edit together in real time is amazing.

Cons

Every now and then, while searching, I'll come across a really cool image or video that's locked behind a paywall. It's a little disappointing but also pretty expected.

“worth your money”

Pros

Using it feels very simple and you really don't need any previous knowledge to get started. It even includes small tutorials in some of the tools which helps you make the most of everything it offers.

Cons

It could improve the variety of elements available especially the images you can add to a presentation since most of those assets require payment to access properly.

“versatile document editing”

Pros

The tool works really well for editing documents, PDFs and images which makes it a very useful all-in-one tool.

Cons

The Chrome website version can run slowly at times and it does glitch occasionally.

“fairly priced”

Pros

There are plenty of ready-made templates and design elements available which really helps get work done faster. Also, the pricing is very budget-friendly for everything that's included.

Cons

When it comes to video editing, whether in advanced software like Adobe Premiere or a simpler editor such as Filmora, that part still comes to mind as a comparison point.

“templates that make design fun”

Pros

Compared with other visual design tools, this tool is much simpler to use. One thing I really enjoy is the large number of templates available for creating posters. Also, it lets you edit videos and design roll-ups or labels even if you don't have any graphic design background.

Cons

A downside is that the image quality does not feel as professional as what you can get with Adobe Photoshop. Another issue is that not everyone can afford the Pro version. In my opinion, it should be free so everyone can have access to it.

“You will like it”

Pros

I've been using it for quite a long time now and honestly it works so well for me that I can't do without it anymore. I use it often because it's simple, adaptive and on top of that it's free. I'm actually pretty sure I'll upgrade to the paid version in the next few weeks. I've already recommended it to a lot of people and they've been very happy with it too.

Cons

The only con I've noticed with it is that the free version includes graphics and other resources but they still feel a bit limited. In my opinion, adding a few more elements to the free plan would make it even better.

“editing for everyone”

Pros

Even beginners can jump in and start editing right inside the app without much trouble which is something I really appreciate. There's also a huge variety of free projects available in the app and Also some of the paid items are offered at a very affordable price.

Cons

There are a few projects in the app that require payment but honestly I don't see that as a real downside. Since the app already provides plenty of free projects, there's not much to complain about especially considering it also needs to make money to keep improving and growing.

“simple to learn”

Pros

Canva has been a very complete tool for me and above all, it feels extremely adaptive so understanding how the features work comes naturally. The design templates, images, videos and all the other resources it provides are really useful. I use it for everything from creating more polished and personalized budgets to delivering finished projects that are ready to go. I definitely recommend it.

Cons

Most of my observations were already covered in my evaluation but if I had to suggest improvements, I'd say the photo quality could be better especially for locations and landscapes so they feel more visually appealing and aligned with today's more "Instagrammable" standards. It would also be helpful to have the option to import PDFs and to improve how the mobile app performs. That said, none of these points negatively affect how I use it or make me question continuing with it,they're simply suggestions that could make it even better.

“Huge template variety”

Pros

One of the things I enjoy most about it is that it already comes with a wide range of well-organized formats and templates for all kinds of topics. That makes design work much faster because you do not have to start from scratch. You just pick the style and category you need and with only a couple of clicks, your design can be ready and edited.

Cons

What I do not like about it is that, even though it offers a very broad selection of content to create almost anything you want, it does not include advanced filters for editing or retouching images with the same freedom as other design programs that let you create certain visual effects.

“fresh templates and fonts”

Pros

It lets me create pretty much anything I want and that's exactly why I enjoy using it so much. The platform feels very user-friendly, simple to navigate and simple to work with. It also keeps evolving all the time, with new images being added regularly and the same goes for the typography options.

Cons

The only issue I'd point out is the file-saving time which could be improved since it sometimes freezes or crashes.

“canva boosts business content”

Pros

Feels very user-friendly. I can edit photos, switch colors, adjust font sizes and change the fonts themselves without any trouble. It also offers plenty of ideas for running and promoting a business. There are lots of ready-made posts for stories, feeds and videos that work well for reels. The paid version gives access to even more features and VIP customers get additional options too.

Cons

It would be better if there were more features available for users on the free plan especially more video options for reels.

“Endless options”

Pros

Using it feels very user-friendly and there's a huge range of templates for just about anything you can think of. Also, the variety of content available on Canva gives you almost unlimited options when creating.

Cons

One thing I honestly didn't like is that video editing doesn't seem to be a major focus overall.

“effortless to use”

Pros

Something I really loved about it is how simple it is for beginners to share their designs without any hassle.

Cons

Maybe the look of the application could be improved a bit although it doesn't really affect the actual content or how useful it is.