Tool Introduction
Canva is a user-friendly, cloud-based graphic design platform that empowers anyone—regardless of design experience—to create stunning visual content. Launched in 2013 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Canva offers a drag-and-drop interface with thousands of professionally designed templates for social media posts, presentations, posters, logos, videos, websites, and more.
Key features include:
Intuitive drag-and-drop editor
Massive library of free and premium photos, videos, fonts, icons, and illustrations
AI-powered tools such as Magic Design, AI image generation, background remover, and text-to-video
Real-time collaboration for teams, with commenting, sharing, and role-based permissions
Brand Kit to save logos, colors, and fonts for consistent branding
Cross-platform access via web, iOS, and Android—with automatic cloud saving
Used by over 150 million people monthly—including students, educators, marketers, small businesses, and enterprises—Canva’s mission is to “empower the world to design.” With its freemium model (free core features + optional Canva Pro/Teams subscriptions), Canva has become one of the most popular design tools globally, making professional-quality design accessible to everyone.