--- title: "Page 9 | Canva Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Page 9 - Is Canva the right Graphic Design solution for you? Explore 13462 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/reviews/?page=9" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-21" --- Canva 4.7 (13462) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 21st, 2026 # Page 9 - Reviews of Canva ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 201-225 of 13462 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Kayode O. Project Manager Commercial Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "amazing product" December 15, 2025 5.0 Overall, it has been one of my best softwares for many reasons, ranging from its, accessibility to ease of use. It has also helped improved my graphics design taste generally. Pros I really enjoyed the availability of ample templates. It made designing very easy for me as I could just choose the one that caters for my graphics need the most. Cons Although, It really isn't the fault of canva but, the dependency on Internet sometimes limits my usage especially when I'm having a network downtime. Having said that, a version that isn't dependent on internet will be a game changer. Switched from [CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/) CorelDraw was more technical and had a boring interface Review Source KB Kimberly B. Co-owner Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I'm done with it" March 11, 2026 2.0 I subscribe to Canva Pro. I (try to) use it to edit product photos. That can include removing or replacing backgrounds, cropping or resizing, or using AI to make small adjustments to correct for photo imperfections. I have used it for two years now. Every upgrade has made the product more difficult to use. Pros Canva has some decent features. The AI is pretty good. I appreciate the details Canva provides for images. Cons Canva is entirely too complex. It makes the simplest tasks (like cropping an image) nearly impossible to do well. You can crop, but you can't see the dimensions as you're doing the crop, and in some cases, Canva creates another layer behind the image that is the same as the UNCROPPED image, and doesn't provide any option to remove that new layer. The images are often not updated on Canva's screens unless you restart Canva. The navigation is ridiculous. Pictures show outside of their projects or folders, with no indication of their "home". There are very few options for users to set their own defaults, no way to record actions so that you can run them against more than one image. As of today (March 2026), Canva's "Erase Background" replaces the background with white. You have to actually download a png image in order to make it transparent. Review Source Kyle D. Engineer Consultant Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Reliable design platform for professional operations" August 20, 2025 5.0 As a fleet engineer, I rely on Canva to streamline communication and present complex information in a clean, professional format. Whether I’m documenting processes, building visual guides for technicians, or preparing updates for leadership, Canva saves significant time while ensuring the final product looks polished and consistent. Pros Canva provides a highly efficient platform for producing professional-quality materials without the need for advanced design training. The templates and editing tools allow me to quickly create clear, branded visuals for operational reports, training documents, and presentations that need to be distributed across teams. The ability to collaborate in real time is also valuable when multiple stakeholders need visibility. Cons Some of the more advanced features and brand customization options are only available in the paid plan, which can be limiting if you’re working within budget constraints. Large or data-heavy files can occasionally slow down performance, especially when accessed on mobile. Review Source HH Hiba H. Pet and animal content creator, and website management, Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canva Makes Design Easy and Pro" September 2, 2025 5.0 I've been using Canva for four years, and it's dramatically accelerated my workflow. I can quickly create professional posts and videos without needing advanced design skills. It's incredibly easy to use and perfect for someone like me who needs to create content regularly. Pros \* very easy to use, even for beginners. \* Great templates for social media, presentations, and videos. \* Saves a lot of time with drag-and-drop editing. \* Good customer support when needed. \* Moderately priced considering its features. \* Very good and professional for photo editing. Cons \* Video editing can be somewhat limited for advanced users. \* Integration with WordPress could be more seamless. \*It would be very helpful to improve the publishing process, which could save more time and boost search engine optimization.. Review Source AS Aneta S. Owners Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Canva – The Perfect Blend of Simplicity and Creativity" September 3, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience with Canva has been excellent. It has become my go-to tool for creating all kinds of designs, from business materials to fun personal projects. It saves me money and time, and I feel more confident in my creative process thanks to its user-friendly features. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to create beautiful, professional designs quickly and easily. Pros I love Canva because it is extremely easy to use, even for non-designers. The platform offers thousands of professional templates, images, fonts, and design elements that save me a lot of time. It is perfect for both quick social media posts and more complex projects like presentations, posters, and videos. The drag-and-drop system makes everything fast and intuitive. Cons Sometimes the system can be a bit slow when working, but the main issue for me is that the Magic Edit (the tool for selecting and replacing objects, changing colors, etc.) does not always work correctly. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Growth developement Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Canva for us " September 1, 2025 5.0 overwhelmingly positive user experience for creating professional-looking designs due to its user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, vast library of templates, and diverse design elements. Pros “Canva makes graphic design incredibly simple and fun, even for beginners. The templates and drag-and-drop tools are a game changer.” Cons Canva requires an active internet connection to access most features and assets, making it unsuitable for offline work. Review Source AH Ataollah H. Ingénieur mécanique Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simple à utiliser pour créer rapidement des visuels" September 16, 2026 5.0 J’utilise Canva surtout lorsque j’ai besoin de créer rapidement une présentation, un document ou un visuel sans passer beaucoup de temps sur la mise en page. Je ne suis pas graphiste, donc j’apprécie particulièrement le fait de pouvoir partir d’un modèle et le modifier facilement selon mes besoins. Pros L’interface est assez intuitive et on comprend rapidement comment fonctionnent les différents outils. Il y a beaucoup de modèles, d’images et d’éléments graphiques, ce qui permet de trouver facilement une base pour commencer. J’aime aussi pouvoir retrouver mes créations depuis différents appareils et les partager facilement. Cons Pour des créations très précises ou complexes, Canva peut montrer ses limites. Certains réglages sont moins poussés que dans des logiciels professionnels de conception graphique. Je trouve également dommage que certaines fonctionnalités intéressantes soient réservées à l’abonnement Pro. Review Source SS Sierra S. Admin and social media manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### " My Go-To Design Platform" November 27, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience with Canva has been great. It’s incredibly useful for both work and personal projects, and it makes designing fast, easy, and fun. Pros I really like the huge variety of templates available with Canva Pro—it makes creating content so quick and easy. I also appreciate the Teams feature because it allows us to collaborate and share designs smoothly with our coworkers. The background remover is another tool I use all the time. I make everything from social media posts to brochures, and Canva has made that whole process so much more efficient. Cons The main downside for me is the price. Canva Pro is really helpful, but it does feel a bit expensive, especially when using it for multiple team members. Switched from [PosterMyWall](https://www.capterra.com/p/189429/PosterMyWall/) I switched because Canva offers better templates, more features, and overall more options. The designs look more professional, which makes a big difference for both work and personal projects. Review Source KN Katelin N. Office Manager Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Super great features" June 16, 2026 5.0 I would say my overall experience is great, the value for the money, ease of use, editing, are all super great! Pros I love the ease of use - I am not a creative marketing gal by trade but canva has made it super easy to use. I also love all the features! Cons Sometimes the range of templates are a little scarce on certain topics. However, I do like it mostly! Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) It was hard to edit the slides and make them more customized. Review Source CN Carlos N. Proprietário Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great tool for anyone looking for practicality and professional results." August 23, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Canva was very positive, as it helped me save time and quickly turn my ideas into ready-to-use designs. Pros What I liked most about Canva was the ease of creating beautiful and professional designs without needing advanced design knowledge. Cons What I liked least is that some important features are only available in the paid version, which limits creativity a little. Review Source AP Alexis P. Logistics associate Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canva = endless creativity" October 7, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Canva has been amazing. It has truly transformed how I run my business by making design quick and stress-free. I use it for everything — from creating social media posts and flyers to business cards and website graphics. The templates are professional, easy to customize, and save me a ton of time. Even without a design background, I can create content that looks like it was done by a professional. If I had to point out one improvement, it would be adding a few more advanced photo editing tools. Other than that, Canva is an absolute must-have for any business owner who wants to create high-quality visuals fast. Pros What I love most about using Canva is, I can create unique designs to help streamline my business. I have been able to make many different designs that I was able to put on cups, car decals, clothing, shoes, and more. Canva helps me boost my creativity. Cons At least like about Canva is, it’s not as advanced with AI. I feel like for new Canva users. It would be helpful for a AI Chatbot to walk them through steps or if they needed to ask questions the Chatbot can help. Review Source AZ Amena Z. English Department Head and Teacher Religious Institutions Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Canva makes my job easier!" May 8, 2026 5.0 Overall, I have enjoyed using Canva and I rely on it for most of my flyer and poster needs. I am faculty advisor for my school's Student Council and I and the executives use it almost weekly. I do wish that teachers had more of a discount since we use it so much. Pros What is great is the ease of use and the abundance of templates, even in the free account. I also love that I can download my own images and work with them. Cons A couple drawbacks are that it can be difficult to size and adjust things on the templates and that many of the nicer, more modern templates, copy art and images need a premium account. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Operations Content Lead Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Handy Dandy Raster Tool" August 4, 2026 5.0 Great! I've used it for years and it continues to be my quick-fix solution for simple images. Great for content creators with limited graphic design skill. Pros I like that Canva doesn't require intimate knowledge of photoshop or Illustrator. You can get a lot out of the tool that would normally require extensive graphic design ability. Cons things like masking and object manipulation is absent. I also feel like there easier means to vectorize elements. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Ceo Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best all around " May 18, 2026 5.0 When i first started with canva i was overwhelmed by everything they had to offer i started on the free plan. Then worked my way up to business. Pros Canva is amazing the business plan is out of this world great. They also offer classes on how to use it. That is the coolest by far. You get so much for the plan. Its easy to navigate images and videos are good. I use app and internet site and they both work great. Costumer support is always there to help anyway possible. Cons With canva i dont think there are too many cons to speak about. Its all around a great business and software Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Student, Writer Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Intuitive, Great for Both Beginners and Professionals" March 25, 2026 5.0 Pros Canva is very intuitive for beginners, but still offers advanced design and photo editing features for more experienced users. I once introduced the free version of Canva to a class of high schoolers who were able to create complex slides within 20 minutes of first using it. The free version offers plenty of features for beginners looking to design slide shows, flyers, brochures, websites, stickers, and pretty much any other visual you can think of. Canva works well with collaboration for groups too. Multiple people can work on a file at the same time with live updates. Cons The free version is understandably much more limited than the paid version. As a newly graduated college student, it is difficult to pay for Canva. Review Source Salvatore D. \- Leisure, Travel & Tourism Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "CANVA, grafica senza dover avere competenze" September 8, 2026 5.0 Pros software alla portata di tutti, utili anche a livelli basic e free. piattaforma intuitiva e versatile, ideale per creare rapidamente grafiche, presentazioni, contenuti per i social e altri contenuti visivi anche senza competenze avanzate di design. La grande varietà di modelli e strumenti disponibili permette di lavorare in modo semplice e professionale. Cons Poca scelta di elementi free. Alcune delle funzionalità più interessanti, come determinati modelli, elementi grafici e strumenti avanzati, sono disponibili esclusivamente con un abbonamento a pagamento. Review Source Aaron L. Owner Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canva - A go to for visual design" September 3, 2026 5.0 I’ve used Canva to quickly organize visual media for print, digital, web design, file conversions and more. Pros Canva is an absolutely amazing tool for easily creating and assembling designs for print and digital media. You can use it for free and it’s tops or pay for extra perks Cons Some things like converting files or adjusting the layout can be a bit tricky if you’re not familiar with the platform. Review Source Justice E. Founder Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canva is the best! " May 4, 2026 5.0 I enjoy using canva and have made so many things, from calendars to flyers, to social media posts and consulting presentations. The only thing I would say has come to be a barrier at times is the cost. I don't use canva enough to consistently pay for a subscription, but the things I need are only available behind the pay wall. Again, that's a personal issue. I truly love canva. Pros Canva is such a creative and collaborative software system. I enjoy all the different things you can do with Canva. You can create flyers, PowerPoint presentations, social media posts, and more. I also like that you are able to complete a project and purchase said project directly from canva. Cons I wish there were more elements and apps that you could incorporate for free. Additionally, I would like Canva to offer more classes on how to navigate all its functions. Review Source NF Nicole F. Training Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Canva is WORTH the investment!" December 4, 2025 5.0 I use canva for almost everything. From building courses for training, presentations and newsletters. Pros Value for the money. Easy to use. Lots of features. Creativity freedom. Team collaboration. Able to create multiple projects, save them, copy them if needed and change them for a slightly difference appearance. Cons There isn't much to dislike about it since the new AI upgrade. It will be even better once that takes off. Review Source KM Karabo M. Marketing assistant Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy and affordable design tool for small business" September 13, 2026 5.0 Overall my experience with Canva has been excellent. As a small business owner in South Africa I use it almost every week to create marketing materials. It is affordable with the free version, easy to learn without training, and helps me look professional to customers. I will continue using it and I recommend it to other small businesses who need quick designs. Pros I use Canva to design posters an price lists for my small side business in Johannesburg. What I like most is how easy it is to use on my phone and laptop, even with slow internet. The free templates for business posters and Instagram posts are very professional. It saves me money because I don't need to pay a designer. The drag and drop and image editing tools are vey simple for beginners. Cons The main downside is that many of the best templates and elements require Canva Pro which is expensive in Rands. Sometimes the website is slow to load and video editing is limited compared toother tools. Also offline access is not good, you need internet. Review Source MG Michael G. Partner Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great all around graphic program for most users." November 29, 2025 5.0 So far using Canva has been very simple and easy to use. Sometimes it is too easy because I'm trying to do something in a more complicated way, then find a video or training class and realize I've been doing it much more complicated. Pros Canva is so easy to use with a ton of premade templates and now integrated with AI. They have tons of options to make graphic design simple for most simple needs. Cons Wish there was more graphic design capability to work on harder, complex designs and to utilize Photoshop like plugins to enhance capabilities. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)[Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/) Cost and online capability, current products didn't meet the ability to produce quick designs. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Veterinarian Veterinary Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Canva is for Everyone; Creative or Not" October 5, 2026 5.0 Pros I like that Canva does not require experience in design or extensive instructions to create graphics. I also love that other people can collaborate on the same project at the same time. Cons The only thing that I do not like about Canva is that it does require an internet connection to access and edit projects. Review Source iH ileana H. Scrum Master Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "power your creativity" October 22, 2025 5.0 I love a tool that supports my creativity and is easy to use when creating documents. SSO is available so i can keep everything with my same email and log in easily. Pros you have templates to choose from for any type of document. It also has AI integrated to help you design things from prompts , this helps you give your personal touch to anything you create in a very fast way. There are no limits really. I've used it for work and personal events. You can edit your images easily and feel like a ninja designer. It's a very intuitive tool and very good even on it's free version. Cons I dont have something i dont like in Canva , everytime i feel i need something in canva it's easy to find. Review Source FT Faith T. Cmo Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best design software for non profits for the value " November 30, 2025 5.0 10/10!! I can’t speak more highly of this software and the ability to utilize all the components for free as a non profit Pros I absolutely love Canva. The ability to upload my brand templates, colors, and logos is great and I love the ability to fully customize templates that are built in Cons Literally none! Recently I wanted the ability to have multiple sizes in the same design file and Canva added that feature Alternatives considered [Adobe Creative Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/) Reason for choosing Canva More affordable and easier to learn - plus step by step help! Review Source Amanda O. Proprietaria Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Ferramenta funcional e simples utilização " September 2, 2026 4.0 Tenho consultório odontológico e faço minhas artes pelo canva e acho muito pratico e fácil de fazer edições . Pros Facilidade de projetos, edições como todas as ferramentas para realização de um bom projeto na qual preciso Cons Poucas opções para edição gratuita, precisaria de mais opções gratuitas, assim quando possível o cliente pode fazer um upgrade Switched from [Canvas](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/) A troca foi feita pelo chat gpt, faz sem muito esforço Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.