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How to Cancel Canva Pro — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

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You're paying $12.99/month or $119.99/year for Canva Pro. Canva Teams is $10/person/month (min 3 people).

Cancel on iPhone / iPad

  1. 1

    If subscribed through Apple: go to Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions > Canva > Cancel Subscription.

  2. 2

    If subscribed directly: open the Canva app, tap the gear icon, then tap Account Settings.

  3. 3

    Tap Billing & Plans.

  4. 4

    Tap Cancel Subscription and follow the prompts to confirm.

Cancel on Android

  1. 1

    If subscribed through Google Play: open Google Play > Menu > Subscriptions > Canva > Cancel.

  2. 2

    If subscribed directly: open canva.com in a browser.

  3. 3

    Sign in, go to Account Settings > Billing & Plans > Cancel Subscription.

  4. 4

    Confirm cancellation.

Cancel on Web (Desktop)

  1. 1

    Go to canva.com and sign in.

  2. 2

    Click the gear icon (Settings) in the top-right.

  3. 3

    Click Billing & Plans.

  4. 4

    Click Cancel Subscription (or Change Plan > Canva Free).

  5. 5

    Canva may offer a discount or free months — decline to continue.

  6. 6

    Confirm. You keep Pro features until the end of your billing period.

What happens after cancellation

  • You keep access to Pro features until the end of your billing period.

  • After that, you revert to Canva Free — all your designs remain accessible.

  • Pro-only elements (premium photos, graphics, fonts) in existing designs are watermarked.

  • You lose access to Brand Kit, Magic Resize, Background Remover, and premium templates.

  • Storage drops from 1 TB to 5 GB — but existing files are not deleted.

Will I lose my data, playlists, or history?

All your designs, folders, and uploads remain in your Canva account on the free tier. Nothing is deleted. However, Pro-only elements in your designs will show watermarks. You can still view and share designs, but editing Pro elements requires resubscribing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1Will my existing Canva designs be deleted if I cancel Pro?

No. All designs stay in your account. The only change is that premium elements (stock photos, graphics, fonts) in your designs will display watermarks. Your own uploads and free elements are unaffected.

Q2Is Canva Free good enough?

Canva Free is surprisingly capable — it includes 250,000+ templates, basic photo editing, and team collaboration. Pro adds 100M+ premium assets, Brand Kit, Background Remover, Magic Resize, and 1 TB storage. For casual design work, Free is sufficient.

Q3Can I download my Canva designs before cancelling?

Yes. Download designs as PNG, JPG, PDF, or MP4 from the editor. Batch-download isn't available natively, but you can download designs individually. Pro-only elements in downloads will not be watermarked as long as you download while still on Pro.

Q4What's a good free alternative to Canva Pro?

Canva Free itself is the best free alternative. Beyond that, Figma (free tier) is powerful for design work. PhotoPea is a free browser-based Photoshop alternative. For presentations, Google Slides or Apple Keynote are solid free options.

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