Photoshop vs. Canva

Photoshop vs.
Canva
In a digital world so driven by the power of infographics, Graphic Design has become a mandatory tool to
appeal to an audience of any kind. Using visual imagery decorated by a compelling content makes
endowing and receiving information fun and effective. And while there are countless options to get the
job done, the giants to surface at the top are Adobe Photoshop and Canva.
Today, we compare the two most celebrated Graphic Design software on various benchmarks. While the
choice can be very specific to requirements, we’ll give a verdict just in case you can’t decide. Let’s get
started.
Features
Both software possess excellent Graphic Designing capabilities. However, they share some differences in
what they offer.
Adobe Photoshop flaunts professional editing features with deeper functionalities. It is the market
incumbent well-suited for intensive edits. Photographers, visual artists, and professionals find their
requirements met in this cutting-edge tool. Furthermore, its vector drawing and manipulating features are
icing on the cake for artists.
In contrast, Canva is a much more casual tool. The USP of this software is its predefined sizes for every
social media handles. With Canva, creating thumbnails for YouTube or designing an infographic for your
Instagram is a breeze. It showcases a wide collection of templates, elements, text styles, and backgrounds.
You can use and customize these assets for a quick and professional designs.
Learning Curve
Chances are, you probably just got into Graphics Designing. The best thing about Canva is that you can
create some compelling designs with no background knowledge. It has a beginner friendly interface with
ready-made elements that can save your time and effort.
In contrast, Adobe Photoshop has a steep learning curve. There is myriad of options in the toolbar that are
relatively difficult to learn and master. To create decent designs applicable to your company or business,
you must spend a significant amount of time familiarizing yourself with the software. You have to enroll
in courses or watch tutorials for hours if you want to conquer its complexities.
Flexible Platforms
Adobe Photoshop is PC exclusive software. This fully-fledged tool must be installed on your system and
demands some minimum performance requirements from the PC. It takes up storage but can be used
offline.
Whereas Canva, as a web application, can be accessed by your browser without the need to store or
install. You begin by signing up and all your designs are stored in the web servers. However, the
downside is that you cannot work on your designs offline. Canva is also available as a mobile application
which offers identical features with working offline as a bonus.
System Requirements
Almost any system that can run a web browser is an ideal fit for designing with Canva. It is lightweight
web software that can run smoothly even on entry-level devices.
However, with Adobe Photoshop, your PC must meet the minimum system requirements. Some of these
includes a 2 GB Ram, 2Ghz processor of Intel or AMD, and a 64-bit operating system running Windows
7 or later. Thus, you require at least a mid-level PC to work on Photoshop without issues. Many users
have experienced crashes and lags trying to run it in a low budget system.
Price
Canva is basically a free designing tool. However, with a little investment, you can dive into the true
potential the app has to offer. The free version provides 8k+ templates, 100+ design types, and limited
stock images. Whereas, by paying an annual $9.95 for the pro plan, you can get access to 400k+
templates and 75 million+ stock images among many other features. There is also a $30 Enterprise plan
designed for larger brands.
Adobe Photoshop starts at $9.99/month for the photography plan with a limitation of 20GB. The
unlimited plan starts at $20.99 monthly. It is very expensive compared to Canva but provides many
professional features for power users.
Conclusion: Which is better?

Even though both of these software are best at what they offer, we incline towards Canva as it is the best
value for money. The beginner friendly interface, low system requirements, affordable price, and flexible
platforms make it a clear winner. The only case where you’d choose Adobe Photoshop over Canva is if
you are working professionally in visual arts.
Canva is the best pick for almost anyone who wants to design attractive ads, banner, or infographic on the
go. So, what’s your favourite?

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