Canva Features
What are the features of Canva?
Template Creation
- Image Upload
- Stock Image Library
- Drag & Drop Editing
- Variety Of Banner Types
Design & Editing
- Shape & Clip Art
- Font Selection
- Scale
Ad Management
- Ad Sets
- Export As Different File Types
- Schedule
Performance Tracking
- Dashboard
- Template Usage
Functionality
- Design Templates
- Workflow Management
- Collaboration
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Reports
Reports Interface | Reports interface for standard and self-service reports is intuitive and easy to use. This feature was mentioned in 263 Canva reviews. | 88% (Based on 263 reviews) | |
Steps to Answer | Based on 266 Canva reviews. Requires a minimal number of steps/clicks to answer business question. | 88% (Based on 266 reviews) | |
Graphs and Charts | Offers a variety of attractive graph and chart formats. This feature was mentioned in 323 Canva reviews. | 91% (Based on 323 reviews) | |
Score Cards | Score cards visually track KPI's. 255 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 255 reviews) | |
Dashboards | Provides business users an interface to easily design, refine and collaborate on their dashboards 294 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 294 reviews) | |
Reports Interface | Reports interface for standard and self-service reports is intuitive and easy to use. This feature was mentioned in 232 Canva reviews. | 88% (Based on 232 reviews) | |
Share Reports | Receive email reports and notifications regarding metrics. 236 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 236 reviews) | |
Steps to Answer | Requires a minimal number of steps/clicks to answer business question. This feature was mentioned in 227 Canva reviews. | 87% (Based on 227 reviews) |
Data Updates
Historical Snapshots | Ability to track historical data. This feature was mentioned in 228 Canva reviews. | 88% (Based on 228 reviews) | |
Real-Time Updating | Track metrics in real time with consistent and frequent updates. This feature was mentioned in 286 Canva reviews. | 90% (Based on 286 reviews) | |
Email Reports | Receive email reports and notifications regarding metric. 222 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 222 reviews) | |
Historical Snapshots | Based on 236 Canva reviews. Ability to track historical data. | 87% (Based on 236 reviews) | |
Real-Time Updating | Track metrics in real time with consistent and frequent updates. 276 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 276 reviews) |
Template Creation
Image Upload | Based on 1915 Canva reviews. Directly upload images to use for your graphic on the platform. | 95% (Based on 1,915 reviews) | |
Stock Image Library | As reported in 1895 Canva reviews. Choose from pre-loaded images to use for your banner. | 86% (Based on 1,895 reviews) | |
Drag & Drop Editing | Ability to edit without any coding or design knowledge. 1912 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 1,912 reviews) | |
Variety Of Banner Types | As reported in 1837 Canva reviews. Create a stactic, animated or interactive banner. | 91% (Based on 1,837 reviews) |
Design & Editing
Shape & Clip Art | Based on 1867 Canva reviews. Insert a variety of shapes and clipart onto your design. | 88% (Based on 1,867 reviews) | |
Font Selection | Based on 1915 Canva reviews. Chose from a variety of fonts to layer over your graphic. | 88% (Based on 1,915 reviews) | |
Scale | Scale your image to a variety of sizes. This feature was mentioned in 1849 Canva reviews. | 89% (Based on 1,849 reviews) |
Ad Management
Ad Sets | Based on 1248 Canva reviews. Ability to duplicate and save your design as an ad set. | 88% (Based on 1,248 reviews) | |
Export As Different File Types | As reported in 1679 Canva reviews. Ability to save your image as a variety of file types. | 90% (Based on 1,679 reviews) | |
Schedule | As reported in 1020 Canva reviews. Schedule banners to be published ahead of time. | 86% (Based on 1,020 reviews) |
Grammar
Grammar Check | Checks for grammar errors like misspellings, sentence run-on, etc. This feature was mentioned in 14 Canva reviews. | 83% (Based on 14 reviews) | |
Tone Check | Based on 14 Canva reviews. Evaulates emotional tone of words written. | 73% (Based on 14 reviews) | |
Sentence Formatting | As reported in 14 Canva reviews. Ensures sentences are formatted properly. | 83% (Based on 14 reviews) |
Formatting
Plagiarism Check | Checks for instances of plagirism. This feature was mentioned in 14 Canva reviews. | 70% (Based on 14 reviews) | |
Style Editor | Evalutes that work has been done within the guildlines of a given writing style (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.). This feature was mentioned in 13 Canva reviews. | 82% (Based on 13 reviews) | |
Citation Finder | Finds and formats citations for works mentioned. 12 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 12 reviews) |
Content
Idea Recommendation | Recommends ideas for topics based on the content written. 14 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 14 reviews) | |
Content Generation | Based on 14 Canva reviews. Generates sentences, paragraphs, or papers based on sample text or a topic. | 81% (Based on 14 reviews) | |
Form Generation | Generates a form based on information presented. This feature was mentioned in 12 Canva reviews. | 69% (Based on 12 reviews) |
Product Type
Standalone Application | Application is available as a standlone product. This feature was mentioned in 12 Canva reviews. | 79% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Plugin | Application is available as a plugin used with another document creation product. 13 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 13 reviews) |
Planning
Collaborative Editorial Calendars / Scheduling Content | Create editorial calendars that can be accessed by multiple users. Schedule content in advance to post at a later date. 86 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 86 reviews) | |
Scheduling Integration | Based on 83 Canva reviews. Create content plans or calendars for multiple users and schedule content in advance. | 78% (Based on 83 reviews) |
Visualization
Graphs and Charts | As reported in 294 Canva reviews. Offers a variety of attractive graph and chart formats. | 92% (Based on 294 reviews) | |
Score Cards | As reported in 239 Canva reviews. Score cards visually track KPI's. | 89% (Based on 239 reviews) | |
Dashboards | See feature definition | As reported in 279 Canva reviews. Provides business users an interface to easily design, refine and collaborate on their dashboards | 91% (Based on 279 reviews) |
Formats | Allows one to create and export visualization into various formats (PNG, JPEG, etc.) 306 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 306 reviews) |
Collaboration
Sharing | Provides the ability to easily share visualizations. This feature was mentioned in 308 Canva reviews. | 94% (Based on 308 reviews) | |
Devices | As reported in 312 Canva reviews. Has the ability to edit visualization across devices and device types (e.g. computer and phone). | 93% (Based on 312 reviews) |
Design
Templates | Ability for users to choose from prebuilt templates for various design formats (E.g. flyer, presentation, invitation, etc.) to edit and customize. 374 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 95% (Based on 374 reviews) | |
Layout editor | Based on 376 Canva reviews. Allows users to build layouts by dragging UI elements into a visual design editor. | 92% (Based on 376 reviews) | |
Publishing formats | As reported in 368 Canva reviews. Ability for created designs to be easily exported in multiple formats. Designs can also be optimized for printing. Print optimization takes size into account to ensure the designs retain their quality during the printing process. | 92% (Based on 368 reviews) | |
Saved preferences | Based on 372 Canva reviews. Provides the ability to save specific preferences, such as the color palette and font library. This lets the designer create efficiently without starting from scratch. | 92% (Based on 372 reviews) | |
Infographics | Based on 357 Canva reviews. Offers templates and data visualization capabilities for the creation of infographics. | 90% (Based on 357 reviews) | |
Asset Library | Provides a built-in library of assets, including images, elements and shapes, to aid users in design creation. Users can also upload personal assets to be used in designs. 359 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 91% (Based on 359 reviews) |
Platform Additional Functionality
Mobile Access | Provides a mobile-friendly app allows users to work between their desktops, laptops and mobile devices for a smooth continuation of work. 318 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 318 reviews) | |
File Storage | Allows for free and/or paid storage of created design files. This feature was mentioned in 360 Canva reviews. | 91% (Based on 360 reviews) |
Performance Tracking
Dashboard | Based on 438 Canva reviews. Provides a dashboard containing an overview of the design system's data and brand's analytics | 89% (Based on 438 reviews) | |
Asset Performance | Analyses brand asset performance - provides insight into who is using them, how they are being used and how often 401 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 401 reviews) | |
Template Usage | Offers insight into how which design templates are being used, by whom, and how often 460 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 93% (Based on 460 reviews) |
Functionality
Design Templates | As reported in 473 Canva reviews. Allows users to create design templates and save them in a library for other team members to utilize when making on-brand visuals | 95% (Based on 473 reviews) | |
Workflow Management | Provides a platform where design projects can be managed 418 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 418 reviews) | |
Collaboration | Based on 444 Canva reviews. Allows various creators and stakeholders to collaborate on design projects in real-time | 90% (Based on 444 reviews) | |
Educational Resources | Offers educational resources to help users learn about branding and design This feature was mentioned in 417 Canva reviews. | 89% (Based on 417 reviews) |
Image Generation
Algorithms | Utilizes artificial intelligence algorithms to generate high-quality images. 37 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 37 reviews) | |
Text-to-Image | Based on 36 Canva reviews. Generate images based on specific text prompts or keywords. | 75% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
Customization | Provides customization options for users to control the style, composition, or color palette of the generated images. 35 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 35 reviews) | |
Variation | Based on 36 Canva reviews. Gives the user the ability to specify the level of chaos or variation in the generated images. | 83% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
Aspect Ratio | Based on 38 Canva reviews. Supports different aspect ratios for image generation. | 92% (Based on 38 reviews) |
Advanced Functionality
Image Weights | As reported in 34 Canva reviews. Provides tools for adjusting the balance between image prompts and text prompts. | 86% (Based on 34 reviews) | |
Negative Prompts | Provides negative prompting features to remove specific elements, such as plants, from the generated images. This feature was mentioned in 35 Canva reviews. | 81% (Based on 35 reviews) | |
Seed | Based on 33 Canva reviews. Gives the user the ability to specify a seed number for consistent image generation. | 75% (Based on 33 reviews) | |
Image Quality | Based on 37 Canva reviews. Produces high quality images. | 88% (Based on 37 reviews) |
Model
Model Selection | Has options available to switch between different image generation models. This feature was mentioned in 35 Canva reviews. | 76% (Based on 35 reviews) | |
Style Selection | As reported in 34 Canva reviews. Has options to add or select image styles. | 89% (Based on 34 reviews) | |
Image Tiling | As reported in 34 Canva reviews. Generates seamless tileable images for creating patterns or textures. | 80% (Based on 34 reviews) |
Publishing
Execute Content Publication | Ability to publish content either from the source it was created or through a third party. 83 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 83 reviews) |
Social Media
Social Media Integration | Based on 82 Canva reviews. Create and publication of content for social media platforms. | 88% (Based on 82 reviews) |
Generative AI
AI Text Generation | Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 12 Canva reviews. | 85% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
AI Text Summarization | Based on 12 Canva reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. | 78% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
AI Text Generation | Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 99 Canva reviews. | 89% (Based on 99 reviews) | |
AI Text Summarization | Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. This feature was mentioned in 96 Canva reviews. | 84% (Based on 96 reviews) | |
AI Text Generation | Based on 83 Canva reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. | 77% (Based on 83 reviews) | |
AI Text Generation | Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 80 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 80 reviews) | |
AI Text Summarization | Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. This feature was mentioned in 78 Canva reviews. | 75% (Based on 78 reviews) | |
AI Text-to-Image | Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. 82 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 70% (Based on 82 reviews) | |
AI Text-to-Video | Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 79 Canva reviews. | 66% (Based on 79 reviews) | |
AI Text-to-Image | As reported in 280 Canva reviews. Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. | 78% (Based on 280 reviews) |
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
Video Creation | Allows users to create video content based on AI technology without relying on external video material This feature was mentioned in 21 Canva reviews. | 85% (Based on 21 reviews) | |
Text to Speech | As reported in 21 Canva reviews. Converts written text to natural-sounding speech | 73% (Based on 21 reviews) | |
Voice Control | Based on 20 Canva reviews. Controls aspects of the synthesized voice, such as volume, pitch, and emotion | 77% (Based on 20 reviews) | |
Content Creation | Based on 21 Canva reviews. Provides tools to develop content, including but not limited to graphics, videos, presentations, copywriting, blogs, etc. | 85% (Based on 21 reviews) | |
Custom Avatars | Gives users tools for creating custom avatars This feature was mentioned in 20 Canva reviews. | 81% (Based on 20 reviews) | |
Avatar Quality | As reported in 21 Canva reviews. Produces a high-quality human-like avatar | 79% (Based on 21 reviews) |
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
AI Text-to-Video | Based on 21 Canva reviews. Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt | 79% (Based on 21 reviews) |
Editing - AI Video Generation
Content Editing | As reported in 21 Canva reviews. Provides tools for clipping, arranging, and manipulating videos | 82% (Based on 21 reviews) | |
File Exporting | Saves and exports completed files in one or more file types 21 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 21 reviews) |
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
File Uploading | As reported in 22 Canva reviews. Allows users to upload video files | 90% (Based on 22 reviews) | |
File Storage | Assists with storage, organization, and sharing of video files This feature was mentioned in 22 Canva reviews. | 90% (Based on 22 reviews) | |
Metadata | Provides tagging and metadata features to optimize organization and video search capabilities This feature was mentioned in 21 Canva reviews. | 84% (Based on 21 reviews) | |
Video Distribution | Assists with the distribution of videos through various channels with encoding and/or transcoding features 20 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 80% (Based on 20 reviews) |
Logistics - Print Fulfillment
Efficiency | The efficiency of the order fulfillment process using the software 17 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 17 reviews) | |
Order Tracking | Based on 17 Canva reviews. Ability to track your orders easily from placement to delivery | 83% (Based on 17 reviews) |
Customization - Print Fulfillment
Integration | Seamless integration of other tools or platforms for efficient management 17 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 17 reviews) | |
Flexibility | Software accommodates specific printing and customization requirements 17 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 17 reviews) | |
Templates | As reported in 17 Canva reviews. Easily create and customize print templates or products within the software | 90% (Based on 17 reviews) |
Video creation - Video Content Creation
Screen recorder | As reported in 53 Canva reviews. Allows users to screen record and use the recording clips in their videos. | 75% (Based on 53 reviews) | |
Transcription | Based on 53 Canva reviews. Allows users to create a textual translation of a video's dialogue. | 71% (Based on 53 reviews) | |
Animations | Based on 51 Canva reviews. Allows users to animate various elements in their videos, including text, images, and icons. | 84% (Based on 51 reviews) | |
Templates | Provides a library of customizable video templates. 54 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 54 reviews) | |
Version history | Allows users to track changes made to a video over time. This feature was mentioned in 53 Canva reviews. | 81% (Based on 53 reviews) | |
Storyboard timeline | Provides a view of the order and length of all clips and allows users to add and rearrange clips. This feature was mentioned in 50 Canva reviews. | 85% (Based on 50 reviews) | |
Text-to-speech | As reported in 53 Canva reviews. Plays back written text and spoken words. | 72% (Based on 53 reviews) | |
Sound library | Provides a library of sounds and music to be used in videos. This feature was mentioned in 50 Canva reviews. | 79% (Based on 50 reviews) | |
Multi-format resizer | Enables video to be resized for compatibility with different viewing formats. This feature was mentioned in 51 Canva reviews. | 89% (Based on 51 reviews) |
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Omnichannel delivery | Enables synchronized delivery of omnichannel videos. 51 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 78% (Based on 51 reviews) | |
Embed | As reported in 50 Canva reviews. Provides HTML codes to allow videos to be embedded on websites. | 80% (Based on 50 reviews) | |
Download formats | As reported in 50 Canva reviews. Allows videos to be downloaded in file multiple formats. | 90% (Based on 50 reviews) |
Analytics - Video Content Creation
A/B testing | Allows users to create variations of their video to test performance.
This feature was mentioned in 49 Canva reviews. | 77% (Based on 49 reviews) | |
Engagement metrics | Based on 48 Canva reviews. Tracks metrics, such as view count, unique views, and view duration, likes, commets, shares, and click through rate. | 69% (Based on 48 reviews) |
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
Community | Provides a community platform for products' users to engage with eachother. 50 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 50 reviews) | |
Customer support | As reported in 51 Canva reviews. Provides customer support for the product via email, phone and/or chat. | 80% (Based on 51 reviews) |
Integrations - Video Content Creation
Media assets | As reported in 49 Canva reviews. Integrates with users' organizations' media library for easy import of digital brand assets | 86% (Based on 49 reviews) | |
Content management | Based on 49 Canva reviews. Integrates with content management tools for a streamlined content distribution workflow. | 85% (Based on 49 reviews) | |
Marketing automation | Based on 50 Canva reviews. Integrates with marketing tools to streamline the marketing workflow. | 80% (Based on 50 reviews) |
Other - Video Content Creation
Collaboration | Based on 50 Canva reviews. Provides prominent collaboration features to allow multiple people to work on a single project. | 88% (Based on 50 reviews) | |
Roles management | As reported in 51 Canva reviews. Allows an administrator to define roles and control access. | 88% (Based on 51 reviews) |
Functionality - Logo Design Tools
Drag-and-Drop | Enables users to add, move, and resize elements via a drag-and-drop interface. This feature was mentioned in 136 Canva reviews. | 93% (Based on 136 reviews) | |
Branding Guidance | Offers guidance on branding elements beyond the logo itself, such as suggesting complementary fonts and color schemes to maintain consistency in branding. 133 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 133 reviews) | |
Preview and Mockup Tools | Displays previews showing how the logo will appear on business cards, websites, apparel, or other marketing materials. 133 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 133 reviews) | |
Color Palettes | Based on 135 Canva reviews. Provides curated color palettes that align with users' brand identity. | 92% (Based on 135 reviews) | |
Collaboration | As reported in 133 Canva reviews. Offer collaboration features that enable multiple team members to work on logo designs and provide feedback. | 88% (Based on 133 reviews) | |
Text Customization | Allows users to customize text elements, including choosing fonts, sizes, and styles. 136 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 136 reviews) |
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
Output quality | Produces finished or near-finished content with minimal human intervention beyond templating and prompting. This feature was mentioned in 27 Canva reviews. | 76% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
Branding | Generates high-quality content that adheres to brand guidelines. 27 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
Performance | As reported in 27 Canva reviews. Provides content generation at scale with efficient response times and quick turnaround. | 84% (Based on 27 reviews) |
Management - AI Content Creation Platforms
Collaboration | Based on 27 Canva reviews. Acts as a central hub for teams to collaborate and coordinate on large-scale content efforts. | 87% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
Security and Privacy | Maintains regulatory compliance to ensure company data privacy and protection. This feature was mentioned in 27 Canva reviews. | 85% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
Moderation | Features guardrails to prevent harmful or offensive content generation. 27 reviewers of Canva have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 27 reviews) |
