What is Canva?

When it comes to creating custom marketing material, there are plenty of options on the market. One of the most popular options is Canva. What sets this platform apart from the rest is its simplicity. By using Canva, you don't need extensive photo editing knowledge or experience — just a few clicks and you're ready to go!

Canva is one of the most popular online tools for creating images, graphics, and designs. The site has more than 1 billion users in over 180 countries and is used by professionals, bloggers, artists, and those looking to create professional-looking graphic designs on their own.

From basic cropping and straightening to adding textures and color-correcting, Canva’s beginner-friendly features make editing photos simple. You can add a textured background to give your photo more dimension, insert text to create your own meme, create a photo grid, blur your photo, and more.

Canva also offers its users access to an extensive library of free images that are suitable for any project you might want to create with them.

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If you're looking for a simple way to get started with creating graphics without having to spend hours learning about Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop first, then Canva might be just what you need!

While Canva may be a great resource for graphic design beginners, it's not for everyone. If you're a designer looking for more customization options, more design tools, and more control over your designs, Canva might not be the best fit for you.

If you're new to graphic design and want to learn about branding or how to incorporate Canva in the virtual classroom, there are free video tutorials on their website. With all the templates and features available on Canva, it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. Their Design School, filled with free video courses on a wide range of topics, is a good place to start. There's a "Getting Started with Canva" course that provides a quick overview of all the things you can do on the platform, a "Canva for Education" course for teachers to set up their virtual classroom, and a "Canva Pro" course highlighting Pro features and tips for using them. Canva Pro is the premium version of Canva with added features.

In addition to its website and mobile apps (available on iOS, Android, and Windows 10), Canva provides access to its community forums, where members can share tips, ask questions, and get support from other users.

Users can also pay for physical products to be printed and shipped.  The company has announced it intends to compete with Google and Microsoft in the office software category, with website and whiteboard products soon to come.

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How to create an account on Canva?

To create an account, all you need to do is enter your email address and confirm it by clicking the link they send you. Once you’ve confirmed your account, it will take you directly to Canva.

Once you’ve created your account on Canva, you can start using the basic features of the software. To add a new design, click Create at the top of your screen. You’ll then be led to a search bar where you can type in a topic for which you’d like to create a design.

No matter what kind of project you're working on, Canva will provide you with the tools and resources you need to create your masterpiece.

• Canva Free
  

Canva Free is for anyone wanting to design anything, on their own or with others. No design experience is required, and it's free forever.

• Canva Pro
  

For individuals wanting unlimited access to premium content, with special tools to grow your brand or passion project.

• Canva for Teams
  

For teams of all sizes wanting to create together, with premium workplace tools and approval flows.

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How much are Canva Pro and Canva for Teams?

Canva Pro pricing is straightforward. There is only one membership, but you can optchoose between subscribing month-to-month or for a whole year. Logically, the yearly subscription has the best deal in terms of cost, but both options are very affordable!

The Pro plan costs $12.95 per month or $119.40 annually, while the Enterprise plan is specifically designed for businesses and starts at $30 per user/per month.

There is a way to get all the features in Canva Pro without paying, albeit for a limited time: the Canva Pro Free Trial. It is a special deal from Canva, that lets you enjoy a Canva Pro subscription free for 30 days, to test how Canva works before committing to it. After that initial period, if you wish, you can stay subscribed, and your Canva account will upgrade to an annual Canva Pro plan.

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What can you get from different Canva plans?

Canva offers free subscriptions to Canva Pro for nonprofits. 

Elementary and High school students can access Canva for Education, our free offering for educators. The teacher needs to invite their students to join Canva for Education. They can do this from their Canva for Education account. Canva for Education is not currently available for college and university students, but you can still use Canva free or Pro.

For Doba dropshippers, you can use Canva Free or Pro for more functions.

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