Canva

Pros

Very excellent Templates and one stop solution for your designing and campaign creation needs

Cons

I found it costly, and earlier we can view the elements of a pro/paid template now we can not.

Pros

Very user friendly and intuitive. Makes it easy to create great graphics for the web with limited design skills.

Cons

If you don't stay on top of things, your Canva can become very disorganized. Adding things to folders and saving templates isn't that easy.

Pros

I think Canva is a great platform is constantly increasing their apps library and it allows the non-designer to quickly create assets for their business. For the educated designer Canva offers the chance to create assets to sell and share to clients that aren't very design savvy. It's come a long way since it's conception and I think we'll always use it in some capacity.

Cons

The design options are limited for the educated designer and you're dependent on the internet to use it. This platform is aimed at uneducated designers. For educated designers it lacks the high quality design options that other design platforms have.

Pros

The ease of the platform and that they continually make updates.

Cons

ITs not bad but there is a learning curve to use the program.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Canva

Pros

What I like most about Canva is its versatility. I can create flyers, calendars, videos, and more. Also, I am only moderately tech savvy, and I have found Canva to be very user friendly.

Cons

There is really not much to dislike about this software, but if I had to nitpick, I guess I would say that keeping it organized is the thing I like least about it. I use it a lot, so it is a lot to arrange, but if I'm being honest with myself, that is really more on me than the software.

Pros

What I love the most about Canva is the fact that you can do anything in one place: any kind of design, presentations, websites, brainstorming ideas and even better, using AI to create anything, from visuals to ad copy. It's absolutely the best tool I ever used and I have been a happy customer ever since I first heard of it years ago.

Cons

I wouldn't say there is something specifically that I don't like but I do think it could have some improvements, such as encouraging artists to post more elements that are editable when it comes to colors, as many of them are not editable and when you have to design using a specific color theme, you are unable to use them.

Pros

The ease of creating really good looking graphics as well as all the templates available. The new AI feature is ok and will likely improve tremendously with time. I also like that we can use premium Unsplash photos with a paid account.

Cons

One of the best things I like about canva is also one of the least things I like about it = the amazing templates also make it very easy to go off-brand when you're not a brand designer. I've done that several times and I really have to be careful. ;)

Another thing I'm not really happy about is the fact that the images and graphics I add in the 'Brand' section are difficult to import into my creatives. Maybe I don't understand this feature, so I upload all my branding graphics so that I can easily use them. I don't know why the graphics/photos in the 'Brand' section can't be easily imported. This makes no sense to me.

The last thing I'm not really happy about is the amount of clicks and time I need to spend to export each graphic. I wish we could default these settings, i.e. I always have to deselect download 'ALL' pages to only download one which is always what I need to do. Also, I download more .jpgs than anything else. It just takes so long to adjust the settings every single time.

Pros

The versatility, hands down. I am always saying to people that "I can do that in Canva" because it literally offers such a diverse set of design options with completely customizable content and amazing starting templates.

Cons

Honestly the only thing that annoys me when working within canva is how my files are organized. I have to dig and dig and dig sometimes to find a file. However, I must say that if I would have been smart, I would have labelled all my files with specific searchable titles and created folders for the various different projects I worked on. It does offer the tools for organization, so this con is probably more user error and lack of thinking ahead. I plan to reorganize it all one day but it will be a daunting task. Luckily Canva saves me time!

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Reasons for Switching to Canva

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.

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Reasons for Choosing Canva

Switched From

Reasons for Switching to Canva

Pros

The ease of use of the templates and the fact that one could download work even in the trial mode without a watermark

Cons

For me in Ghana due to dollar to Ghana cedis exchange and the rate of depreciation, the price for the advanced mode is out of reach for me

Pros

Very easy to use. Great for branding and logo design with a wide range of ideas and inspiration. We export high quality images which is hard to find an easy to use program with that option at an affordable price range.

Cons

Many features are locked unless you have a paid design. They should give some included in the free version to make life easier such as free resize of canvas. Only minor cons.

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

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.

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Reasons for Switching to Canva

Pros

I love the ease of use of the product, it's user friendly and really anyone can use it easily. When I'm not sure what to do, I just browse for the answer and so far have never been stumped! Drag and drop - drag and drop - repeat. We have the paid version and absolutely love all the options, all the photos and videos.

Cons

The only thing I stumble on sometimes is the navigation. Where to find my files. Where did they go? And I have to click and click and oh there they are! They are always there though. I have folders that I have made that are a bit difficult to find sometimes.

Pros

The ease and practicality of finding models, elements and resources, so that you feel like a designer who knows how to make models for companies through great resources, where over time you will be able to do better things than in Photoshop.

Cons

It needs a little more resources, so that we can get close to Photoshop when it comes to static images. Because many resources we have to do a "jump" to look like what we do in Photoshop and as a result we waste a little time.

Pros

The versatility, lots of templates to use and the AI component for photos

Cons

Wish it was a bit cheaper with them putting their pricing up this month.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Canva

Pros

Canva has all the features (and then some) of the desktop publishing software we used to have to purchase and is incredibly easy to use. I now exclusively use it for all my promotion needs, including photo editing.

Cons

I'm not a fan of the new organization of projects, templates, etc. but it's nothing I can't overcome. I preferred to have all my current projects at the top of the queue.

Pros

Canva is so versatile that I can use it for both work and home. As a church administrator, I have used Canva for our monthly newsletters, weekly church bulletins, fliers, labels and cards. At home, I use it for mock-ups for my art prints to post online to sell, spread sheets, chore lists, graphics to enhance my art and I use it to create advance posts on social media to advertise my art. I pay the monthly fee which is very affordable for everything it has to offer. I am always telling everyone about Canva and how fun and easy it is to learn.

Cons

There is nothing that I don't like about Canva...

Pros

What i like the most now about Canva is that I can put motion to my animations and i love that it has AI in it.

Cons

Most good perks come when you pay the subscription fee but i guess they have to make money too

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.

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.

Pros

Canva is an incredible all in one tool for content and digital art creation!

Cons

There is literally not one thing I do not like about canva.

Pros

I really like the Canva app because it makes our work a lot easier and uncomplicated. It has several interesting functions and we can change them whenever we find necessary.

Cons

What I don't like about Canva are the Pro features

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.

Pros

Canva has an intuitive, drag-and-drop interface, making it easy for beginners and non-designers to create professional designs.

Cons

While Canva offers a lot of templates, it can be limiting for experienced designers who want more control over every element of their designs.

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.

Pros

I really liked Canva because it's an easy-to-use, affordable graphic design tool with a robust free version and lots of ready-made templates. It allows real-time collaboration and offers a vast bank of images and graphic elements. Ideal for creating incredible designs in a practical way.

Cons

Canva is great for graphic design, but it does have some drawbacks:

- Advanced features only in the paid version

- Internet required

- Limited functionality for complex designs

- Restricted customization compared to professional software

- Attention to copyright when using images.

But I understand that the site needs to have a financial return

Pros

This is the best user-friendly design app I have come across. They are up-to-date with the latest features and integrations that I could ever want to implement. The software is also easy to share files between us and our customers in case we need to make any quick edits.

Cons

The interface is beginning to get a bit cluttered and hard to find the commonly used tools that have now been rolled into other sections. You do have to have some design knowledge now to know what the name of the service or action you are looking for is.

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!

Pros

Canva gives me quick access to custom templates, images, documents, presentations, video, AI generation, GIF, and more.
Brand kits save our company colors, logo, and images which I can apply to a template with one tap. I can use the business category to find appropriate templates in any size/orientation. If I dont like part of the template I can change or remove it easily. Canva will provide similar options I can replace it with or I can search with my own criteria. Magic Grab or Magic Erase can isolate one part of an image when cropping isn't sufficient.
Canva now has Dream Lab which can generate an image, text, or even music based on a description. It only takes a few seconds and I get multiple results.
All projects are saved, convenient if I need to add updates or make corrections. I can also resize any project in a few seconds.
I can save projects in any format and with my subscription I can download as many times as I need, saving money if I were to need a PDF and JPEG copy for example.

Cons

Sometimes when I upload a photo and use it in a frame, the photo doesn't fit the way I'd like. There is an option to detach the image and adjust, but I wind up with the same result (even with large images).
When adjusting the size of a photo if I drag the wrong side part of the photo is cut off. I like that I can crop photos, but that process and simply adjusting the overall size should be separate.

Pros

Impressively user-friendly interface, vast template library, and excellent options for full-fledged customization. Canva will easily make graphic design approachable for even the most novice amateurs, but the advanced features found here make it perfect for professionals. Great tool for creative projects!

Cons

It doesn't cost anything, but the free version is limited because you'll have less access to those premium templates. Sometimes collaboration tools are clunky, but the app sometimes lags behind for complicated designs.

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

Pros

I love the templates and how user friendly they are. I also love the fact that I can use someone's template and then customise it making it my own.

Even more important is that as an educator I can upload my lesson plans and other resources using the app and add my students to my account, so we can all work on the same project at the same time. It is very efficient and my students love it.

Cons

Some of the AI features are not as great as I would like them to be, but I am hoping that improvements will be made as they go along and continue to add new features to the site.

Pros

Canva is extremely user-friendly, with an easy-to-navigate interface, AI-assistance with designs, and can be integrated with numerous apps. This makes creating unique QR codes, finding the perfect layout for various types of social media posts, and developing detailed documents easier than ever. With Canva Pro, you have access to a large library of stock videos, images, and photos.

Cons

Canva's customer support is difficult to get ahold of. You have to jump through numerous chat-robot hoops and try every trick in your Google Search handbook to get through to a real person, and oftentimes, the support agent won't resolve your issue. Third-party apps can sometimes crash without explanation and with no ETA for resolution from support staff. Additionally, many elements are not as customizable as they would be with Adobe products (but that might just be the price you pay for simpler usability).

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.

Pros

I absolutely LOVE Canva. It by far the most used software I have.
I enjoy
- the drag and drop functionality (I used to use Photoshop which was more difficult
- the templates
- the AI features like the AI writing feature
- the automated background remover and enhance features
- the ability to easily change my logo to any color (this is so hard to do in Photoshop)
- the ability to share and edit other teammate's designs
- easy to use layouts for brochures, business cards, flyers etc.

Cons

I wish there was an option to change the export resolution but other than that Canva is amazing!

Pros

Ease of use. The interface is user-friendly, there are tons of stock photos, something for every need. The templates are beautiful and I can always find something to fit my style and branding. I can upload my own images and add Canva elements to enhance the images. I can create reels, gifs, and mp4's. Canva has pre-loaded image dimensions, so I can easily resize my projects without having to start from scratch.

Cons

The only thing I don't like is how easy it is to spend hours exploring and creating images, lol! I'm not really sure that's a negative.
I personally need to make better use of the folders for organization.

Pros

Canva has transformed how I create and manage design projects, from family history book templates to social media graphics. It's incredibly user-friendly, making it ideal for beginners and experienced designers. The drag-and-drop interface, extensive template library, and access to free (and premium) design elements mean I can easily create professional-quality designs without needing advanced design software.

One of Canva’s standout features is its collaborative nature. Being able to share projects and work on designs with clients and colleagues in real time has been a huge asset, especially when making quick edits or receiving feedback. The export options are versatile, allowing for high-quality downloads across various formats, which has been perfect for digital and print projects.

Cons

A couple of areas for improvement would be the file organization within folders, as managing many designs can become overwhelming, and sometimes the platform can be a bit slow with larger projects, I don't care for how you have to click to edit now, However, the pros far outweigh these minor inconveniences. Canva is essential in my business, whether I'm creating detailed genealogy pages or promotional content. I recommend Canva for anyone looking to streamline their design workflow!

Pros

I love how easy Canva is to use and the various integrations available. I like that it is easy enough for my teens to use, but I can make really unique designs for my company to use in marketing. It is easy to share ideas and collaborate. I particularly use the brand management for our Golden Tax Relief Team

Cons

I would like more options for video. I would like to see more options like Favicons and smaller pixel images.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Canva

Pros

The ability to use existing templates that are creative and diverse.

Cons

When downloading an image, the quality is low unless you make it into a higher quality, which some people don't know how to do.

Pros

Usage for layout and features seems similar across the whole platform. Layers and the 'click and move/resize' method makes everything very accessible, and once the basics have been mastered users can edit in a more precise way using more specific tools.

Cons

Too many apps have been introduced - it's hard to find what you need sometimes.

Pros

Easy-to-use design tools, vast template library, and accessibility for beginners and professionals.

Cons

Limited advanced design features compared to professional software like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.

Pros

"Canva offers a vast library of architectural templates and high-quality graphics that helped me present my ideas clearly and attractively."

Cons

"The intuitive drag-and-drop interface made it easy to navigate and find the right templates." this are all the good things in canva.

it helps the designing eventhough they dont have experience designing.

Pros

use Canva daily to edit videos for my Instagram reels and create class assignments. One of the things I like most about Canva is its ease of use and wide variety of templates. It’s super convenient for video editing, and the templates for different projects (like the Journey Map template I recently used) make everything so much faster and easier to complete.

Cons

While Canva is excellent overall, I wish it had more advanced features, especially for video editing. For example, I couldn’t find a typewriter effect for text, which would be useful. Also, when it comes to highlighting text, Canva’s options feel more limited compared to other platforms like PicsArt or MS, which offer more variety in text effects and highlights.

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.

Pros

While it is bet with the paid subscription I had been using this for years, probably for 10 years and I got by with the free version until this year when it made sense to access more materials. It is easy and fun to use. I have made everything from flyers advertising school courses, to company newsletters.

Cons

Organizing and sorting uploaded images is probably the most taxing.

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.

Pros

The thing that I value most about Canva as the Director of Brand Management is that it's so simple to use and accessible, allowing anyone on our team to produce designs of a high caliber without needing too much graphic design knowledge. It's easy for anyone to create visually attractive content fast with Canva's user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, whether they're creating presentations, social media graphics, internal papers, or marketing collateral. We can maintain consistent branding across all our visual communications and greatly increase our team's productivity because to its user-friendliness.

Cons

Canva's limited customization and sophisticated design skills in comparison to more professional graphic design software are my main concerns as the Director of Brand Management.

Pros

The quality of the included templates is amazing making it very quick to customise and produce your own publicity

Cons

The display area for the elements is very small and cannot be expanded so it can take a long time to find the best element to use

Pros

There are several things I like about Canva. I have been using the software for many years, It has allowed me to create videos, images, adverts, gifts, business cards, flyers, postcards, t-shirts, etc. I love the ease of use and it is so wonderful how they are constantly adding more and more new updates and actively growing as a platform. They also provide a personal touch by having launch events, contests, and recognize their most active creators. I can safely say that Canva is on my short list of my favorite software.

Cons

This can be considered a good problem to have, but, Canva has added so many new apps and features over the last couple years, I find it hard to keep up with all of it and can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming to get started learning new things to do when it comes to my designs. Also, the app can sometimes be a little clunky.