How to cancel Canva subscriptions

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The fastest way to cancel a Canva subscription is through your Canva Billing & Plans page by selecting Menu > Settings > Billing & Plans > Cancel subscription. If you subscribed via Apple or Google, cancel through the respective app store. Refunds are only available per store policy.

Quick facts:

  • Where to cancel: Canva Billing & Plans or Apple/Google Play subscriptions
  • Cutoff/notice: Cancel at least 24 hours before renewal
  • Refunds: Case-by-case; see Canva’s refund policy
  • Access after cancel: Until the end of your billing cycle
  • Last verified: 13 October 2025

How to cancel Canva subscriptions on desktop

  1. Go to Canva Billing & Plans and sign in.
  2. Navigate to Menu > Settings > Billing & Plans.
  3. Locate your active Canva Pro, Teams, or Education plan.
  4. Click Cancel subscription or Cancel plan.
  5. Confirm the cancellation when prompted.
  6. Check your inbox for a confirmation email or in-app confirmation banner.

Steps are the same on desktop and mobile browsers.

Regional/Plan differences

  • Canva Teams admins must remove team members before canceling.
  • Education and Nonprofit accounts are not billed; no cancellation needed.

How to cancel Canva subscriptions on mobile

Cancel via iOS (Apple App Store)

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap your Apple ID > Subscriptions.
  3. Select Canva from the list.
  4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.

Cancel via Android (Google Play)

  1. Open the Google Play Store app.
  2. Tap your profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
  3. Choose Canva.
  4. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm.

Cancel inside the Canva app (if supported)

  1. Open Canva on your mobile device.
  2. Go to Account or Settings > Billing/Subscription.
  3. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm.
  4. Follow any prompts until confirmation appears.

If you can’t cancel your Canva subscription

  • If you subscribed through a third party (carrier, employer, marketplace), cancel via that provider’s portal. See Canva’s Partner Billing guide.
  • If your trial began in an app store, cancel through Apple or Google, not Canva.
  • Verify your active plan at Canva Billing & Plans.

What happens after you cancel

  • Billing stops immediately or at the end of your billing period.
  • You retain access to Pro features until expiry.
  • After expiry, your designs remain saved but premium features deactivate.
  • Export or download premium assets before expiry.
  • Reactivate anytime at Canva Billing & Plans.

Troubleshooting

  • No Cancel option? Your plan may be managed through Apple, Google, or another billing provider.
  • Didn’t get a confirmation email? Check spam or verify status under Account > Billing.
  • Refunds? Review Canva’s refund policy.
  • Regional differences: EU users may receive an additional confirmation prompt per local laws.

What are good Canva alternatives

  • Adobe Express — best for pro creators needing Adobe ecosystem access. From $9.99/mo. (Adobe Express)
  • Visme — best for business presentations and infographics. From $12.25/mo. (Visme)
  • Figma FigJam — best for collaborative whiteboarding. Free and paid tiers. (Figma)
  • Crello (VistaCreate) — best for social media templates. Free and Pro options. (VistaCreate)
  • Piktochart — best for reports and infographics. From $14/mo. (Piktochart)

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