Liliana C.
LC
Liliana C.
Teacher / YouTuber
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Canva: Bulk create, the merge correspondence of the '20s"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

The bulk create feature in Canva is a game-changer. With it, almost any design Canva offers—from a diploma to a badge—can be personalized in just a few clicks. You can upload a CSV, XLSX, or TSV file with your data, then insert the fields you want to personalize. The export options even let you name the outputs using the columns from your file, which is a huge help when you’re managing hundreds of records.

Canva’s video editing is also getting better and better. Subtitles are generated very accurately, and the design side of the editor is very easy to use. I also think the price is very low for all the tools you get in return, and the UI is great to use on PC, iPad, and Android. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

So far, I haven't found anything to dislike. The price for Canva Teams is perfectly reasonable for all the work that can be done so easily in Canva, and new tools are frequently added as an extra benefit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ahsan E.
AE
Ahsan E.
Remote
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"User-Friendly Canva with Templates for Fast, Professional Designs"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

The best thing about Canva is its extremely user-friendly interface. It offers a massive library of ready-to-use templates, high-quality graphics, and fonts, which allows me to create professional-looking social media graphics, presentations, and designs quickly without any advanced graphic design skills. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

While Canva is great for basic and quick designs, it lacks advanced vector editing tools found in software like Adobe Illustrator. Additionally, some of the best templates, stock elements, and background remover features are locked behind the Pro subscription, which can be limiting for free users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lukas O.
LO
Lukas O.
Founder
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Easy, Professional Designs with Great Templates and Collaboration"
3/5
What do you like best about Canva?

Canva makes it very easy to create professional-looking designs without needing advanced design skills. I especially like the large template library, the intuitive drag-and-drop editor, and how quickly I can adapt designs for different formats. The collaboration features and the ability to keep brand assets organized also save a lot of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

Canva often feels quite rigid because you are mostly limited to filling and adapting existing templates. The interface is essentially a simplified version of PowerPoint, but with less flexibility. Newer AI tools such as Slaide.de can already generate complete, better-looking presentations automatically, much faster, and even export them directly to PowerPoint. Compared with these tools, Canva increasingly feels outdated and is at risk of falling behind. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shreyansh D.
SD
Shreyansh D.
Chief Operating Officer
Mental Health Care
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Accessible, Designer-Friendly Platform with Great Templates and Free Canva Education"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

Its accessibility, attractive interface (which matters a lot as a designer) and even though it does not really have advanced design capabilities, it comes close to its competitors and really has no competition in terms of casual and daily driver of designers and social media managers. It is simply the easiest design platform to start out with and gives you a good starting point as a designer thanks to its extensive collection of templates for every single thing. It is smooth to use across PC, and phone and makes collaboration easier than ever between teams.

The best thing about it is probably its Canva Education plan that it offers for free to students and educators. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

Sometimes it is buggy and goes down like 2-3 times a month which can sometimes mean loss of productivity for heavy users even if its for a few hours only. Also, the fact that a lot of its apps require you to sign in on their own platforms too through the browser just after using them once is also not a nice experience as you never know if the very crucial app you found is actually here to stay in your workflow.

Another thing is that sometimes the AI tools can be pretty inaccurate such as with image upscaling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hanifati R.
HR
Hanifati R.
Freelance Writer and Creator | Applying AI-driven Tools
Online Media
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Canva’s Drag-and-Drop Templates and AI Features Make Design Fast and Effortless"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

I feel like Canva is a game changer that can truly change someone’s life. With Canva, you don’t need to be a full-time designer to sell digital products. You can design almost anything without dealing with complicated tools like before—just drag and drop. There are millions of templates ready to use, which saves a lot of time, and it’s easy to modify them by adding or deleting elements you don’t need. Then, I love most about Canva is its exceptionally smooth UI/UX and beginner-friendly onboarding. As a digital product creator, the platform allows me to design professional worksheets, planners, and templates using their massive library of pre-made layouts. In terms of performance, the cloud synchronization is seamless, making my design process incredibly fast. The recent AI/Intelligence features, like Magic Design and AI prompts, have been a huge game-changer, saving me time by instantly generating design concepts from scratch. The pricing and ROI are fantastic because the free tier gives independent creators immense value to test their business without any upfront investment. My work also more save time and easy while I can integrations Canva with another like email marketing tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

Canva is amazing, but I don’t like that the integration workflow with external cloud platforms can sometimes feel limited in more complex team settings. Also, when I’m working with heavier digital assets—especially multi-page designs or projects with extensive graphics—the mobile app occasionally lags compared to the desktop version, which is pretty disturbing for me. I’d really prefer it if Canva centralized the advanced formatting controls into a more unified settings menu, so the asset-creation workflow is even smoother for creators who design entirely on mobile devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AS
AMAN S.
Data Specialist
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Effortless Design for Busy Minds"
4/5
What do you like best about Canva?

I mainly use Canva to make presentations, resumes, posters, and social media posts. I love that it saves me a lot of time because I can start with a template and change it however I want. The editor is simple to use, and I don't need any design skills to create something that looks good. The drag-and-drop editor makes designing simple, and there are plenty of templates to choose from for different types of projects. I appreciate that I can quickly resize designs, use icons and photos from the built-in library, and work on my designs from different devices without any hassle. The features I use the most are the ready-made templates, drag-and-drop editor, background remover, and the large collection of icons, photos, and fonts. I also like the Magic Resize feature because it saves time when I need the same design in different sizes. Auto-save is another feature I appreciate since I never have to worry about losing my work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

One thing that could be improved is that many useful features are only available with the Pro plan, which can be expensive for students or occasional users. Sometimes the app also slows down when working on large or complex designs. I would also like to see more free templates and elements, along with better offline support for editing projects without an internet connection. The limited number of free templates and design elements means I sometimes spend extra time looking for alternatives or creating parts of a design from scratch. Occasionally I find a template I like, but key graphics or features are locked behind the Pro plan, so I have to change my design or look elsewhere. Another improvement I'd suggest is making the search feature more accurate so it's easier to find the right templates, icons, or photos without scrolling through so many results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shubham S.
SS
Shubham S.
Technical Support Associate
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Game-Changer for Design Simplicity"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

I love that Canva's pre-generated templates make it super easy for me to create anything from a flyer to a video. It's rare to find a tool that's truly as easy to use as people say, but Canva really is. It has made a huge difference in how I handle my work. I used to spend hours fiddling with margins and fonts, resulting in something that looked messy, but now I just grab a template and it's done. It's honestly been a lifesaver for my sanity. Also, setting it up was very easy—I just log in and select what I want to create. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

I think it could have implemented AI in a better manner. But since I've been using it for a month only, I don't see major issues over there. So it's pretty good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SM
SK M.
Production Supervisor
Food & Beverages
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Canva Makes Clear Diagrams and Operator Leaflets Easy"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

Canva is a huge lifesaver if you want to create simple illustrations and information imagery without having advanced design skills. I primarily use it to view technical diagrams, create my own diagrams, develop simple machinery illustrations, and prepare clear information leaflets for operators. It helps me communicate processes and equipment information in a way that's easy for my team to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

The only thing I would like to see improved is a larger collection of engineering and industrial graphics. For technical illustrations, I sometimes need to import custom elements instead of finding them directly in Canva. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jhanna F.
JF
Jhanna F.
Customer Support I
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Canva: A Lifesaver for Non-Designers with Unmatched Templates and Collaboration"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

Honestly, Canva is a total lifesaver for non-designers. The variety of templates, fonts, and elements is unmatched, and the real-time collaboration features make working with teammates seamless. It streamlines our whole creative process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

While Canva is great for quick designs, the main downside is that many of the best templates, elements, and stock photos are locked behind the Pro paywall. It can also feel restrictive if you need precise photo editing or vector manipulation, as it lacks the advanced control found in dedicated software like Adobe Creative Cloud. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AGUNG M.
AM
AGUNG M.
Mathematics Teacher
Education Management
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The Best Design Tools for Sharing Materials in the Teacher Community"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

As a math teacher and community organizer for teachers, Canva is very helpful for us in creating infographic formulas, presentation materials, and engaging student worksheets. Its best feature is the ability to share template links; I just share one link and other teachers in the community can immediately copy and edit it according to their class needs. Its integration with Google Classroom is also excellent because I can directly share design materials to the class without the hassle of downloading and re-uploading. The app is very lightweight, accessible via phone or laptop, and syncs instantly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

Sometimes the folder and file management system feels a bit messy when we have stored hundreds of educational material designs in one teacher community account. As a result, searching for old templates that were previously created takes extra time if they are not named very specifically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.