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Canva Free is already amazing. So why would anyone pay $12.99/month for Canva Pro?

I've used both versions extensively, and the answer might surprise you.

Quick Comparison

Feature	Free	Pro
Templates	250,000+	610,000+
Photos & Graphics	1M+ free	100M+ premium
Storage	5GB	1TB
Background Remover	❌	✅
Magic Resize	❌	✅
Brand Kit	❌	✅
Content Planner	❌	✅
AI Image Generator	Limited	Unlimited
SVG Export	❌	✅

5 Pro Features That Changed My Workflow

1. Background Remover — Saves Hours

One click removes any background from photos. No more Photoshop. Time saved: ~30 minutes per design.

2. Magic Resize — Create Once, Publish Everywhere

Design for Instagram? One click converts to TikTok, YouTube thumbnail, Pinterest pin — all formats instantly. Time saved: ~15 minutes per design.

3. Brand Kit — Consistency Made Easy

Save your brand colours, fonts, and logos. Apply them to any design instantly.

4. 100M+ Premium Assets

Premium photos, illustrations, and videos you'd otherwise pay $5-15 each for on stock sites.

5. Content Planner

Schedule posts directly from Canva to Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

When Free is Enough

• You create less than 5 designs per month
• You don't need brand consistency
• You can work with basic templates
• You're just experimenting with design

When You Should Upgrade

• You create content regularly (5+ designs per week)
• You post on multiple social media platforms
• You need professional, consistent branding
• You're a freelancer creating designs for clients

Is It Worth $12.99/month?

A single stock photo on Getty Images: $10–$30. A video clip on Shutterstock: $79. Adobe Creative Cloud: $55/month. Hiring a designer on Fiverr: $15–$50.

Canva Pro gives you unlimited access to all of this for $12.99/month. The math speaks for itself.