A free alternative to Canva
Templates, fonts, icons and free photos, with nothing locked behind a Pro badge.
Open the tool, it's freeFree · no account · no watermark · your files stay on your device
Clipabay does the things people use Canva for: pick a size or a template, change the words, drop in your photos and download. There are over 3,700 templates with real photos, fonts, text styles, shapes, icons, photo frames and grids, free stock photos and brand colours, and designs can have as many pages as you need.
The difference is that nothing is held back. Background removal, resizing to another format, transparent PNGs, PDF for print and multi-page exports are all free, and you don’t need an account.
What you get
- Templates for Instagram, stories, YouTube, posters, flyers, cards and more
- 27 ready-made sizes, or any custom size
- Photo frames and grids that you fill by dropping a photo
- Icons, shapes, QR codes and curved text
- Multi-page designs with a present mode
- Resize a design to another format in one click
- PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG and PSD downloads
How to a free alternative to Canva
- Pick a template or a size.
- Change the text and drop in your photos.
- Download, or add more pages.
Tip: Save your brand colours once in the Elements tab. Then one click turns any selected text or shape into your colour.
Questions
Do I need an account?
No. Your designs are saved in your browser on this device.
Can I use the templates commercially?
Yes. The templates, icons and fonts are free to use in your own work.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no account, no trial, no watermark and no limit on how many files you do. Clipabay is kept going by people who choose to buy us a coffee.