Introduction
With a library of over 1 million items, Canva provides graphics, photos, and templates that work for any project. What makes Canva unique is its focus on collaboration. A custom template can be created and shared with others to keep a consistent design concept and branding.
Strengths
- Simple interface with a drag-and-drop function
- Video tutorials posted by the company itself
- Can create transparent templates
- Can group designs in folders
- Wide range of templates and sizes
Drawbacks
- The images and photos are not separated based on free vs charged content
- The library of images is so vast it can be difficult to find a specific item
- Unable to upload custom fonts with free account
- Custom templates, color pallets, and custom fonts are only available with premium accounts
- Cannot import data directly, must copy paste
The Benefits of Premium Accounts
Free:
- Storage - 5 GB for uploaded content
- Download Formats - PNG, PDF, JPEG, GIF, PPT
- Watermark - Included in premium elements until purchased
- Content - 30 charts, over 2 million templates
- Privacy - public on the web
Pro:
- Storage - 1 TB for uploaded content
- Download Formats - PNG, PDF, JPEG, GIF, PPT
- Watermark - Included in premium elements until purchased
- Content - 30 charts, nearly 4 million templates, logos and branding
- Privacy - public on web
Sample Infographic
Sample Infographic for Canva entitled Breast Cancer Awareness. Shades of pink bring up statistics, support and resources, and risk factors.