Canva

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Graphic design & video editing tool for web and print

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Amanda Lynn
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  • Industry: Environmental Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A Graph Art Super Star

Reviewed on 19/01/2025

Overall, I have been able to use Canva in a lot of areas of my life from fun blog stuff to school...

Overall, I have been able to use Canva in a lot of areas of my life from fun blog stuff to school to creating logos and documents for my small business.

Pros

I love you can use Canva regardless of your skill level with graphic art. There are pre-made templates or you can work from scratch.

Cons

This could be part of the learning curve, but I wish I could categorize and sort my work more.

Jenna
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Easy design tool for everyone

Reviewed on 30/12/2024

Have used for design freelance projects as a paid member

Have used for design freelance projects as a paid member

Pros

Can easily create assets using templates and don’t need much graphic design experience to make it look good

Cons

Difficult to export assets as editable files for design and printing purposes

Alternatives Considered

Adobe Photoshop

Reasons for Switching to Canva

Easier to use for certain design projects and less time consuming
Kylee
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

Ease of Access Could Be Improved

Reviewed on 31/01/2025

It gets the job done, but improvements are needed

It gets the job done, but improvements are needed

Pros

I like the ease of uploading files and the ability to move those files around in my project.

Cons

Grouping elements together is pretty difficult. Sometimes it does not lock properly. Getting alignment correct is pretty difficult as well.

Shelby
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  • Industry: Law Practice
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Print Business Cards Quickly

Reviewed on 24/11/2024

Canva gave me an easy way to design and print my business cards. The standard process would have...

Canva gave me an easy way to design and print my business cards. The standard process would have taken much longer and would have been more expensive. Also, I don't know if I would have received a digital copy to use for email.
I'm happy that I decided to go with Canva instead! Totally recommend.

Pros

Canva has a library of design templates that I can fill in and use. There's also a large selection of photos, animations, script, (etc.) that can be added to the template.
When I open the app there is a selection of design type to choose from and a search bar. I searched "attorney" and "business card" and there were more results than I could look through. I chose one I liked and replaced the example text with my firm name. I also replaced one of the images with a custom image that I imported from my phone. I used Canvas tools to remove the background from the image and add a filter.
I was going to export the finished design and send it to a print shop, but Canva actually prints too and the prices are great. They shipped my business cards quickly and they were beautiful. Everything was exactly how I wanted it.
It's worth noting that I have little skill in the creativity department but Canva was still easy for me to use. There's no need to actually draw or even coordinate colors. It's all done and ready in the templates.

Cons

I would have appreciated more printing options (paper and finish, etc.)
Canva has free templates but most have a star with "Pro" in the corner and can't be printed without a watermark unless you pay for it or purchase a subscription. The subscription is the best value since some templates can cost more but there's no trial.

Alternatives Considered

Adobe Photoshop

Reasons for Choosing Canva

Shutterstock editor was good but it did not have enough script to choose from and I did not like the card design I came up with using it.

Switched From

Shutterstock Editor

Reasons for Switching to Canva

Canva seemed to be all in one, whereas adobe has so many different apps for each particular use. Adobe is also far more expensive and does not allow you to even browse the library without purchasing.
Felisha
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Publish Like A Pro

Reviewed on 18/01/2025

Pros

Canva is a helpful tool for professional and personal needs. Their products range from invitations to complete presentations! Each design can be edited to your liking. Their AI feature really helps you to organize your thoughts. Overall Canva is a well executed publishing tool.

Cons

You can get overwhelmed in the amount of items available! Use the filters to help narrow your options.

Michael
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  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Novice made professional

Reviewed on 24/01/2025

Pros

Canva allows a novice to create content and brand manage like a professional. It takes the hard work out of getting started.

Cons

Sometimes canva is too rigid. If you get better with it, it comes easier.

Alternatives Considered

Adobe Creative Cloud

Reasons for Switching to Canva

Canva was much easier to use. I’ve also heard about others utilizing.
Matthew
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  • Industry: Sports
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Five Stars

Reviewed on 31/01/2025

Overall, my experience with Canva has been extremely positive. It’s super versatile and makes the...

Overall, my experience with Canva has been extremely positive. It’s super versatile and makes the design process much easier, especially as this is not my area of expertise.

Pros

Canva gives me quick access to custom templates, images, documents, presentations, video, AI generation which is super helpful and time effective.

Cons

Whilst some of the feature I mentioned as pros are amazingly convenient, there has been occasions where I felt a little overwhelmed with the amount of apps that are available, it's sometimes hard to find what you need.

Alternatives Considered

Visme and Adobe XD

Reasons for Switching to Canva

Suggestions from other users and from online feedback. Price was also a factor.
Geeta
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  • Industry: Civic & Social Organization
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Fantastic for Everyone

Reviewed on 10/01/2025

It is a great web-based program that can provide amazing templates and resources on design. A...

It is a great web-based program that can provide amazing templates and resources on design. A beginner to expert can learn using Canva on a variety of styles and ways to incorporate professional design into any media output.

Pros

Beautiful templates that can help even a novice learn graphic design.

Cons

A lot of very beautiful templates however a lot of them require a premium account which is only available on monthly billing.

Justin
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  • Industry: Primary/Secondary Education
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

So Many Features, Some Frustrations

Reviewed on 30/12/2024

I have used it for design with some basic invites and other printables. I have enjoyed it when it...

I have used it for design with some basic invites and other printables. I have enjoyed it when it works, but have been frustrated when it doesn't do what I want it to do - especially with "blank" documents where I need to do my own layout.

Pros

I love the vast array of templates available.

Cons

I really struggle to design something if I want to start from scratch. I wish the design tools were more intuitive. I consider myself very tech savvy, but it's really hard to navigate the tools to get it to do what you want it to do if there's not an existing template. It's also hard to know sometimes why certain features are free and some aren't. Specifically, the inability to resize the page on a free account is particularly annoying.

WESLEY
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Empowering your imagination with endless possibilities.

Reviewed on 11/12/2024

Canva is a powerful and versatile graphic design platform that makes graphic design accessible to...

Canva is a powerful and versatile graphic design platform that makes graphic design accessible to everyone. However, it's important to consider the potential limitations before committing to a paid subscription.

Pros

Canva’s intuitive interface makes graphic design simple, even for beginners.

Cons

Canva's free plan offers limited features compared to its paid subscriptions.

Io
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

You cannot run an online business without canva

Reviewed on 04/11/2024

It is one of my main work tools, it has helped me create daily posts for my social media and my...

It is one of my main work tools, it has helped me create daily posts for my social media and my clients, mobile websites, presentations, landing pages and so much more. I am in absolute love with canva!!!

Pros

Everything, i love canva!!! Ive been using canva for me and my team since 2021 and i will continue to renew my subscription because what you get with canva is absolutely worth every single penny.

Cons

Lack of tutorials on integrations and also hoe to leverage the various ai tools

Devon
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  • Industry: Staffing & Recruiting
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Canva is a good all-in-one platform for social media posting but not for printing/higher...

Reviewed on 07/11/2024

Overall, Canva is a great platform for people who have minimal skill in more professional softwares...

Overall, Canva is a great platform for people who have minimal skill in more professional softwares or who can't afford the higher price point of those products along with Stock subscriptions. Canva is an all-in-one platform and it's conveinent. If you're used to having complete control over document setup, color profiles, etc. You will find some frustrations with Canva.

Pros

The templates and assets you can add like gifs, graphics, music, photos, videos, etc. are great. It's nice having access to all of that in one platform/subscription.

Cons

The export quality. Despite selecting the highest quality exports, there is still some blur with certain images when posted on social media. Now this could be due to posting through Hootsuite, I'm not sure if there is compression happening, but I have noticed it even when not posting through Hootsuite. It's enough of an issue for us to leave Canva, just something I've noticed. Another thing I dislike, is that Canva is setup for RGB colorways, not CMYK, so if you're planning on printing the files, there will be a difference in color due to the color profile not being in CMYK. I also am proficient with Adobe programs, so use those for printing products/high quality documents, images, etc. And then use Canva for social media posts where high-quality isn't as important, and it's more helpful to have easy access to stock icons, graphics, etc.

Alternatives Considered

Adobe Creative Cloud

Reasons for Switching to Canva

Canva was easier for people to use in our company who don't have any experience with Adobe products. Canva is so easy to learn. We still have an Adobe subscription for higher quality asset needs.
Caroline
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  • Industry: Public Relations & Communications
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Canva review

Reviewed on 01/09/2024

The experience has been good overall. The video editing tools need some improvement.

The experience has been good overall. The video editing tools need some improvement.

Pros

One, it is user friendly - I do not struggle to use it. Two, it has a very wide variety of templates, which are so usable and helpful. They are especially good for social media and for multimedia content creation.

Cons

I cannot upload long videos to edit. I would like to add a lot of videos, like you can do in Adobe Premier.

Damon
Damon
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Graphic Design for the less Inclined

Reviewed on 24/09/2024

Overall I've maintained a positive experience using Canva, from creating Tshirts to flyers,...

Overall I've maintained a positive experience using Canva, from creating Tshirts to flyers, business cards as well as social media templates.

Pros

The countless number of integrations that Canvas's software let's you choose from is AMAZING

Cons

The selection of graphics and photos is numbered unless you pay for them.

Alternatives Considered

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Reasons for Choosing Canva

The capabilities on Canva surpassed Looka in all categories except for website building

Reasons for Switching to Canva

Hands down the best integrations and graphic library to choose from.
Maria Elena
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Canva: The Design Lifesaver I Didn’t Know I Needed

Reviewed on 12/11/2024

My Bottom Line: Canva is My Secret Weapon for Looking Like a Pro.
So, is Canva worth it? Without a...

My Bottom Line: Canva is My Secret Weapon for Looking Like a Pro.
So, is Canva worth it? Without a doubt. It’s my go-to for every design task that I want to look good without spending hours. I don’t need to be a designer; Canva’s got my back and keeps it simple. I can throw together a polished presentation, whip up a snazzy Instagram post, or even make my resume pop, all without stressing over the details. And for that, Canva’s earned a permanent spot in my toolkit.

Pros

Canva is so easy to use, it’s almost laughable. It’s like the platform has its own little mind, just waiting to whip up the perfect design for whatever I need. I mean, pick a template (Canva got one for everything—flyers, posts, resumes, you name it), throw in some text, change a few colors if I’m feeling adventurous, and voilà! In less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee, I’ve got a design that looks like it came out of a professional studio.

Canva is everywhere. It’s on my laptop when I’m working from home, on my phone when I’m out and an idea pops into my head, and even on my tablet when I want to make a few quick tweaks on the go. I can start something on my laptop, pop out for a coffee, and keep working on my phone like it’s no big deal. It’s like having a pocket-sized design studio with me at all times—and honestly, I didn’t know I needed that kind of flexibility until Canva handed it to me.

So yeah, Canva has turned me into something of a designer, even though I never planned on being one. And you know what? I’m not looking back.

Cons

Now, I’d be lying if I said Canva could do it all. It’s amazing, yes, but it’s not exactly Picasso’s studio. Its magic is in how simple it is, but that also means I don’t get to control every little detail. The free version, has a few annoyances. Canva knows it’s good, and it wants you to pay for the full experience. So you’ll see some juicy templates and icons locked up behind that tempting “Pro” upgrade.

And then there’s the issue of originality. Canva’s templates are everywhere. Once I start using it, I recognize them all over the place. If I don’t get creative with my edits, my work could end up looking a bit cookie-cutter. That said, a little effort can go a long way to make your design stand out. But it’s something to keep in mind if I want my work to feel truly unique.

Vesna
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

There's almost nothing you can't do with Canva

Reviewed on 19/11/2024

I've been using Canva for 4 years, and it has never let me down.

I've been able to create so much...

I've been using Canva for 4 years, and it has never let me down.

I've been able to create so much with it.

And even some designers I've hired to make assets for me have used Canva — which is great because I get to own the native file and update the text on it in the future.

I think it's very reasonably priced for what you get.

Pros

What is there NOT to like about Canva? It's great for professional designers AND those of us who need to DIY but aren't pros.

Things I love about Canva:
- There is a template for EVERYTHING
- Every template is customizable
- With paid plans, you get access to so many different plugins and assets
- I was able to create so many things: invoice banners, email signatures, LinkedIn photo and banner, business cards, social media posts, reports, slides — the list goes on.

Canva never lets me down. Whenever I log into Canva to make something, I'm always pleasantly surprised at what I *can* do with it.

But the main thing I love about Canva is how easy it is to use.

Cons

The only teeny tiny thing I don't love about Canva is the actual dashboard with all the folders and projects. I still find it not intuitive and messy-looking. I like things organized in folders, but for some reason my dashboard is always flooded with "recent" designs. Looking for and finding an existing file always takes longer than it should

Rachel
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

More than just a graphic design solution

Reviewed on 10/12/2024

Overall, Canva is very beneficial to my business. I use Canva everyday, as do my employees.

Overall, Canva is very beneficial to my business. I use Canva everyday, as do my employees.

Pros

I like how versatile it is. I can do just about anything I can imagine on Canva. The creation possibilities are endless and if I want, I can create a physical product and print directly with Canva.

Cons

Canva has so many functions and features that it can feel like a lot to digest. It takes time to learn all the different layers of this platform but they provide several tips and tricks and videos to help users!

Heather
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

A good choice for your own designs

Reviewed on 30/01/2025

Overall my experience has been a good one. Since being in college I have access to the student...

Overall my experience has been a good one. Since being in college I have access to the student version for a fraction of the cost and it’s been fun designing my own papers, avg files, flyers, logos and more. It has become my go to design app when I want or need to design something custom and personal

Pros

I like how you can do pretty much do anything on canva. I usually use it to make my own personal journals and planners along with customized to do lists

Cons

A lot of the features aren’t available with the free version and if your on a tight budget then you have to make it work with the free stuff or find a different app to use.

Jennifer
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Everything I know about graphic design I learned using Canva!

Reviewed on 17/12/2024

I've been using Canva for about four years. When I started, I was pretty clueless about graphic...

I've been using Canva for about four years. When I started, I was pretty clueless about graphic design and didn't have much skill. At this point, I use Canva at least once a week - sometimes much more than that - and am proficient and skilled, and can make professional looking ads, letterheads, invoices, postcards, graphics, presentations, videos - you name it!

Pros

Canva offers an abundance of options for templates, or allows you to create from scratch in any size, format, or medium you could ask for.

Cons

I am sometimes frustrated when elements are automatically aligned to other objects when I do not want them to be. This limits your control of placement or sizing in some circumstances.

Colleen
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  • Industry: 2128
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Canva: A Creative Lifesaver for My Nanny and Doula Businesses!

Reviewed on 30/09/2024

Overall, Canva has been a game changer for both of my businesses. It’s streamlined my design...

Overall, Canva has been a game changer for both of my businesses. It’s streamlined my design process, allowing me to produce high-quality marketing

Pros

What I love most about Canva is its versatility. I can use it for both my nanny agency and my doula services to create everything from professional social media graphics to informative brochures, all without needing any formal design skills. The drag-and-drop interface, along with its extensive library of templates, makes designing quick and easy.

Cons

The one downside I’ve encountered is that some premium elements require additional fees, which can add up over time if you’re frequently using premium assets. Also, the need for an internet connection can be limiting if I’m working on the go without access to Wi-Fi.

Laura
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  • Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

I love Canva!

Reviewed on 28/01/2025

I use Canva for everything - designing cute custom gifts for my friends, creating my own invitations...

I use Canva for everything - designing cute custom gifts for my friends, creating my own invitations and thank-yous for my wedding, upscaling my grocery list, designing posters for work, buying holiday cards ... I could go on. If you are a creative mind, you will find plenty to do with this program.

Pros

Canva is so easy to use with a very nice selection of elements, gifs, pictures, and templates to make every project super simple. I use Canva at least once a week either in work or pleasure!

Cons

I do not use this program often for video editing but its capabilities seem very limited when I find myself needing to.

Casey
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Canva is amazing!

Reviewed on 30/09/2024

Overall I am a HUGE fan of canva. It has allowed me to be creative and professional at the same...

Overall I am a HUGE fan of canva. It has allowed me to be creative and professional at the same time, it is easy to figure out even with no experience initially. I don't think theres any other program that compares.

Pros

I love canva, there are so many elements available, they make it really easy to use their program. They have tons of design templates available for you, and really help you to stay unique and creative. The search function allows me to find my projects easily. I can change a design size and make a copy within 1 second. canva is amazing!

Cons

I honestly can't think of a con to canva, it does everything it is supposed to do. The only thing I could think of is that some people say it's limited with the designs, but personally I think they offer an incredibly wide range of templates, designs, and elements. Maybe a wider music selection would be nice.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best tool for college slideshows

Reviewed on 01/02/2025

I used Canva daily for college, is very useful when creating very informative and modern slideshows,...

I used Canva daily for college, is very useful when creating very informative and modern slideshows, also the image editor es pretty useful I helped my sister creating some logos for her venture using just Canva.

Pros

Is an very intuitive slideshow/image editor, the learning curve is very friendly and has very useful tools

Cons

For basic tools like background remover, you need to pay

Miranda Estefanía
Miranda Estefanía
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  • Industry: Entertainment
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

a place where you can create magic

Reviewed on 03/01/2025

I really enjoy it. I can't recommend this enough since it's been helping me for many years since i...

I really enjoy it. I can't recommend this enough since it's been helping me for many years since i was a student and now not only professionaly but for personal use it's been great to still have access to it

Pros

Honestly Canva has been a life saver for me. I'm impressed with all the amazing features it provides. Personally, what i love the most is that it keeps showing you elements that you might like based on the ones you've been using in your project and since it has so many different options, it helps bringing out your creativity. The options are endless and that's what i like the most, i love the quality of Canva and how i can create something as special as an invitation or a vision board, really everything i can think of.

Cons

So far so good. I don't have a complain about it. I've enjoyed using it for many years, mostly in the last year and i'm surprised with the features that were added for us to create anything we want

Cristina
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  • Industry: Animation
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

One of my most used and trusted tools

Reviewed on 31/07/2024

Time saving, super friendly and helpful interface, huge money saver as you can create digital...

Time saving, super friendly and helpful interface, huge money saver as you can create digital products by yourself instead of paying someone.

Pros

It allows me to create almost anything I need, despite the fact that I am not a professional designer. It's fabulously friendly,easy to use, the learning curve is very gentle. I love the newly integrated AI tools and the fact that I can bring digital assets that I created in other software and assemble a completely new design in Canva really quickly. It's a creative powerhouse that feels incredibly friendly and helpful. And while the paid version is the best, you can create practically any digital product you want just using the free version.

Cons

I did so many projects in it and it was(is!) so helpful and practical that I really can't fault it.