Updated Oct 20, 2025 13:54 IST
Canva down: Top 8 alternatives to keep your graphic design flowing (Image: Snappa)
Canva down : If you have tried to open Canva recently, you may have noticed it’s not working for many users. While Canva has been a go-to platform for creating social media graphics , blog images, presentations , and more, technical glitches can leave you stuck mid-design. Canva has shared a post on X (formerly Twitter ) confirming the same, that Canva is down at the moment.
The good news is that several reliable alternatives let you continue your creative work without missing a beat.
1. Adobe Express – It is a professional-grade tool offering ready-made templates, fonts, and integration with Adobe’s suite. Its user-friendly interface makes designing simple, whether you’re crafting social media posts or article images.
2. Snappa is another great option, especially for beginners. With pre-sized templates for different platforms, Snappa allows you to create eye-catching graphics quickly.
3. Pixlr provides advanced photo editing tools for free in your browser, making it perfect for users who want more control over their images without installing software.
4. VistaCreate (formerly Crello) focuses on animated templates and social media graphics. Its drag-and-drop interface and library of templates make design effortless, even for non-designers.
5. PicMonkey offers strong photo editing tools and graphic design features, allowing you to enhance images and add text or effects easily.
6. Fotor is a freemium online photo‑editing and graphic design tool. The app is available on both iOS and Android in India.
7. Desygner is an online and mobile graphic‑design platform built to help users, from complete beginners to marketing teams, create professional visual content without needing complex software.
8. Picmaker is also an excellent alternative. It provides templates, AI-powered tools, and intuitive interfaces to help you maintain your workflow seamlessly.
For more advanced editing, Photopea is a free, browser-based editor similar to Photoshop, supporting multiple file formats. And if you are on an iPad, Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher are professional-grade apps that were recently made free, offering robust tools for vector design, photo editing, and publishing.
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