Popular graphic design platform Canva is currently experiencing a server outage, which is disrupting designers, marketers, and content creators who rely on it for photo and video editing. The issue has forced many users to look for alternative tools to complete their projects.
Canva users began experiencing problems early today, with most reporting difficulties in uploading images. Acknowledging the issue, Canva stated, “We are aware of an issue where users are unable to upload images and are currently investigating,” as of 15:51 AEDT (10:21 AM IST).
Canva Not Working? Try These 5 Free Alternatives
According to outage-tracking website DownDetector, reports of Canva’s malfunction started around 9:27 AM NST and quickly surged, reaching at least 51 complaints by 10:27 AM. Users from major cities like Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Jaipur, Kolkata, Nagpur, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Madurai reported issues.
Frustrated users also took to social media to express their concerns, with many sharing their disappointment about the downtime.
If you’re affected by the Canva outage, here are five free alternatives you can use in the meantime:
1. Adobe Express
Adobe Express, a strong competitor to Canva, offers a wide range of design tools. It enhances Adobe Spark with improved usability and allows free projects without watermarks. You can create social media posts, and videos, and even edit PDFs seamlessly.
2. Visme
Ideal for creating infographics, presentations, and marketing visuals, Visme also includes collaboration tools, making it great for teams. Businesses and social media marketers will find its features especially useful.
3. MiriCanvas
With a library of over 36 million templates, photos, and graphics, MiriCanvas allows users to create professional-looking content for social media, posters, presentations, and more—all within a web browser.
4. VistaCreate
This tool offers over 150,000 templates, including both static and animated designs. The free version provides a variety of design tools, making it perfect for freelancers, bloggers, and small businesses.
5. Snappa
Best for social media graphics, blog images, and profile visuals, Snappa offers pre-sized templates and access to a vast collection of free high-resolution images, making designing quick and effortless.
While Canva works on resolving the server issue, these alternatives ensure that your creative workflow remains uninterrupted. Stay tuned for further updates on when Canva will be back online.
