CANVA ALTERNATIVES 11 MORE SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT DESIGN TOOLS IN 2019

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2. Sociallyin CANVA ALTERNATIVES: 11 MORE SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT DESIGN TOOLS IN 2019 Canva is one of the best social media graphic design tools on the web. It has an active community of over 10 million users worldwide and one of the most popular uses for Canva is social media  content design. But is Canva the only useful graphic editing tool for social media marketers? To help you save a bunch of time discovering and researching tools, we’ve shortlisted a handful of Canva alternatives here. https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

3. Sociallyin The first Canva alternative on our list is Easil. Easil has a very similar feature set to Canva, providing a range of templates to get you started on your marketing collateral and online content. Though despite having templates, Easil doesn’t have quite as many options as Canva, but if you have a keen eye for design this isn't a huge issue.  Features: Resizing tools A range of templates Text and graphic options Upload your own files Edit layouts and layers of each design Favourite your most used graphics and files https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

4. Sociallyin Canva alternative Easil allows you to add graphics, stock images, your own images, text effects, all within the Free plan. One of the killer features that separates Easil from other tools is the layer abilities each design has, allowing the editor to modify each layer without having to move and shuffle each design, which is something that many Canva users struggle with. One of the aspects that makes Easil different from Canva is its design assist service allowing users to get assistance from a professional designer to help them take their designs to the next level all — this is extremely useful for those looking to keep to brand guidelines, color ranges and more. The Free plan is similar to Canva's offering, but prices for Premium plans start from $9 per month, versus Canva’s $12 per month. https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

5. Sociallyin Canva alternative Pablo is super simple, with the following features that users can access for free: Stock image collection Upload image abilities Basic font and canvas design Image size selection optimized for social media platforms Filters Branding/logo upload Export and share direct to Social media platforms with Buffer  Pros: Creating and managing layers Professional assist services (paid service) Cons: Product design and UI feels a little uninspiring   Lack of attractive templates Developed by the team at Buffer, Pabloaims to help you create engaging images for your social media accounts. If you’ve heard of Buffer before, it’s most likely because you use their social media scheduling software or have heard of others using it, so you know this tool is coming from a good home. https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

6. Sociallyin Canva alternative Pablo doesn't quite have a feature set as full as Canva, but for those looking for nothing-but-the-basics, Pablo will serve you well. The speedy nature of creation is one of Pablo’s top features that many people enjoy  — within 30 seconds of arriving at Pablo you could have your image exported and ready to publish. Pablo is also built with the ideal social media image sizes in mind. Another notable feature is you don’t need to sign-in to an account to use this tool. Though this can also be seen as a negative as your work is stored on tools like Easil and Canva. Pablo is really ideal for beginners and a good starting point for short and sweet social media posts. Pros: Perfect for speedy social  media  posts No login required  Cons: Limited fonts and graphics You're unable to save your work and revisit at a later time https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

7. Sociallyin A veteran of the online design space, Fotor, launched in 2012.  It specialises in creating collages for your social media channels, with a range of high-quality custom templates for collage-based designs. Fotor includes the following features: A collection of customisable templates Photo editing effects, re-touching and more Stickers to add to any graphic or template iOS and Android applications for on-the-go editing Whilst Fotor does allow you to design your own designs, it is more suitable for social media managers looking to create photo-based graphics, and enhance images (for example event photos, customer testimonials). Pros: Windows and Mac Applications HDR photo editing options The iOS and Android application for mobile photo editing Cons: Lacks precision Editing https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

8. Sociallyin Vectr is a free online graphic editor with a lot of freedom. Unlike Canva, Vectr prides itself on an open plan editing experience giving users total creative freedom like you'd experience with design software like Photoshop or Sketch.  Features: Add shapes Edit layers  Add text and upload graphics Sharing links for designs Shadowing and effects Custom image dimensions Pixlr, like Fotor, is designed mainly for editing photos. Pixlr is one of the more advanced tools for editing images and unlike Canva, you won’t be getting a host of templates to kick your journey off, so you might need a bit of design knowledge to get the most out of this tool. The Pixlr editor is free to use and it also offers Pro options (starting at $5/month) that enable users to import and edit PSD templates.  Pros: Detailed Photo Editing Tools for Layering and Styling Cons: Lack Guides and Tutorials Too many tools for basic social media graphics Pixlr offers the following features: Advanced image editing Canvas layering and styling Adjustments for Balance, colors and Fonts A good library of filtering options https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

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10. Sociallyin One of the standout features is the ability to share URLs for your designs. This is perfect for checking with team members and getting feedback on your work.  You can download Vectr for Windows, Linux, Chromebook and design on Web too. If you’re looking for a desktop-grade design, with freedom to use on the web from any computer, Vectr could be the perfect tool for you. . Another veteran of the design space, PicMonkeyhas been a favourite of social media managers since the early days of Instagram. PicMonkey specialises in photo editing and collages. Unlike Fotor and Pixlr, PicMonkeyallow you to edit using templates from the get go. The designs are perfect for social media managers, light and easy to use allowing you to adjust many of the photo elements and even add graphics and text to any image. Pros: Vector image export Design URL sharing  Cons: Lack of templates Small editor window https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

11. Sociallyin PicMonkey features include: Always highly recommended on Product Hunt, Crello is a favourite of many social media managers. It delivers a basic but easy-to-use graphic editor for social media posts, with many other useful features: A range of free and paid-for templates Upload for your own media and files Optional animations for GIF and MP4 exports A host of text options for uploading banners Image editing Upload and add graphics Add a range of text and banners Add filters and new styles Once you have an account with PicMonkey, you get access to your own hub to organize your templates, plan your graphics and find inspiration. PicMonkey is one of the closest experiences to Canva, allowing basic editing of graphics for social media images too. Pros: Range of templates and fonts iOS and Android apps Cons: Clunky editor https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

12. Sociallyin Crello includes an inspiration section too, allowing you to start creating graphics for occasions and events. For example, if you’re looking to create your own Valentines Day Facebook post, you’ll find some great examples there.  Pros: A strong collection of graphics and text Plenty of Pro templates (if you upgrade) Cons: Many of the basic abilities are locked under PRO account Very similar to PicMonkey, BeFunky allows social media managers to design from templates. With BeFunky you have plenty of ways to edit your photos whilst retaining the originality of the image. BeFunky includes many features that will impress social media managers: Add graphics, text and photos to your scene Advanced photo-editing (lots locked under PRO) Use a range of templates to start off your images BeFunky is a very good option for social media designers and could also help you create other marketing collateral like posters and flyers too. It's strong when it comes to photo editing as well.  https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

13. Sociallyin Pros: A range of photo-editing tools Photo batching for exporting photos Cons: More suitable for photo-editing than design Piktochart is a favourite for marketers that love infographics but it's also handy for designing social media posts. This online editor allows you to turn simple information into easy-to-consume graphics with plenty of color. It also has a number of templates to work with.   Piktochart will enable you and your team to: Create high-quality infographics Use a range of templates to get started Develop engaging content for your audience Add your own data, charts and banners Export in PDF, PNG and many other formats The editor is surprisingly easy-to-use and with 32 million charts and infographics created on Piktochart, it’s becoming very popular.   Pros: Perfect for infographics/charts Designs are highly-shareable  Cons:  Lacks tools for creating basic graphics https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

14. Sociallyin Visme is great alternative to Canva. It allows you to create presentation-like graphics for showcasing data or information to your social media audience.  What does Visme offer?  Creation of presentations and infographics Upload your own images, text and files Add stats, figures and diagrams Add your own themes and backgrounds Export as Powerpoint, PNG, PDF files Visme prides itself on data visualization and isn’t as packed with templates like Crello and Canva. This is the ideal tool for creating nice, data-focused graphics for your audience.  Pros: Perfect for LinkedIn content and B2B audiences Optimised for learning and thought leadership Cons: A little clunkier to use than tools like Canva and Crello https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

15. Sociallyin Want to take your content to the level? Many social media marketers are looking for ways to boost engagement with moving image-based content and Animaker provides you with a simple way to create animated graphics and GIFs for social media.   Here are some of its features:  Animate your own GIFs Add characters and graphics Bring a social media post to life Add text and audio to tell the story Animaker could take a little more time than using a static image creator (like the tools listed above) but if you have the additional 30-minutes or want to experiment with animated graphics it could be worth your effort. Remember: Video and moving image content performs better on social than many other formats of content. With video surpassing blogging in 2018 as the most engaging format of media online. (Hubspot, 2018).  Pros: Engaging short animations and infographics Optimised for vertical video creation Cons: Lacks hundreds of templates and themes Can be time-consuming for social media managers https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

16. Sociallyin Why so many people love Canva? It has so many wonderful features that make it a great fit for social media managers. Including:  A high-quality library of templates All the social media dimensions and document sizes A range of fonts, colors, graphics and frames. Upload storage for all your files and graphics Export abilities including PDF, PNG, JPEG and many more. Saving your company’s brand guidelines Sharing abilities with other team members And many more features that excite social media creators All of these recommendations are great Canva alternatives, but Canva is also a really well crafted tool — and one that many people recommend for creating social media content. What are your favorite social media design tools and Canva alternatives? Let us know in the comment section right now! https://blog.sociallyin.com/canva-alternatives (205) 547- 0514 info@sociallyin.com

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