How to Cancel Canva Pro - Step by Step Guide

Before You Cancel Canva Pro

Three things to check before you start the Canva Pro cancellation process.

Download any designs that use premium elements. After downgrading to free, designs that use paid stock photos, fonts, or elements will still be accessible but those elements will be locked - you cannot edit or download them without re-subscribing.
Export your Brand Kit assets. On Canva Pro, your Brand Kit stores your logo, brand colors, and fonts. Export or document these before cancelling so you have a record of your brand settings.
Check your billing date. Cancel at least 1 day before your renewal date to avoid being charged for the next cycle.

How to Cancel Canva Pro - Step by Step

These steps apply to Canva Pro and Canva for Teams subscriptions. For Canva for Teams, only the Team Owner can cancel. The process is done through the Canva website at canva.com.

1
Sign in to canva.com
Go to canva.com and sign in with the account that holds the Canva Pro subscription.
2
Click your account icon and go to Account Settings
Click your profile picture or initials in the top-right corner and select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
3
Go to Billing and Plans
In Account Settings, click "Billing and Plans" in the left navigation menu. This shows your current plan and next billing date.
4
Click Cancel plan
Find your active Canva Pro subscription and click "Cancel plan." Canva will show you what you lose by reverting to the free plan.
5
Confirm the cancellation
Complete the confirmation steps. Your Pro access continues until the end of your current billing period. After that, your account reverts to the Canva free plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my Canva Pro designs if I cancel?

All your designs are saved and remain in your account. However, designs that contain Canva Pro elements (premium stock photos, premium fonts, Pro graphics) will be locked for editing. You can still view and share them but cannot download or edit those specific designs until you re-subscribe.

Does Canva give refunds when you cancel?

Canva's refund policy covers accidental charges and technical errors. Standard plan cancellations mid-cycle are not refunded prorated. Monthly plans stop charging at the end of the current period. For annual plans, Canva may offer a partial refund within a short window after purchase - contact Canva support if you cancelled recently and want to inquire.

What does the Canva free plan include?

The free plan includes 250,000 plus free templates, 1 million plus free photos and graphics, 5GB of cloud storage, and basic collaboration. It does not include premium stock elements, the Brand Kit, Background Remover, Magic Resize, or Canva's AI design tools included in Pro.

How do I cancel Canva for Teams?

Only the Team Owner can cancel a Canva for Teams subscription. Sign in as the Team Owner, go to your team's account settings (click the team name in the top left), then navigate to Billing. Click Cancel Plan and follow the confirmation steps. All team members will revert to free Canva accounts at the end of the billing period.

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