What happens to my Canva Pro subscription when I delete my account?

Deleting your account does not automatically cancel your Canva Pro or Teams subscription. You should cancel your subscription first through your account settings or payment provider to avoid continued billing. After cancellation, you can then proceed with account deletion. Check your billing settings before deletion.

Will my shared designs still be accessible to others after I delete my account?

No. When you delete your Canva account, all designs you created or shared become inaccessible to others. Collaborators and team members will lose access to any shared projects. Make sure to transfer ownership or notify collaborators before deletion.

How do I download my designs before deleting my Canva account?

Before deletion, go to your Canva homepage and open each design you want to keep. Click the 'Share' button, then select 'Download'. Choose your preferred file format (PNG, JPG, PDF, MP4 for videos) and download. Repeat for all designs you want to save. You can also select multiple designs and download in bulk from your projects page.

What happens to my team if I delete my Canva account as an admin?

If you're a team admin and delete your account, your team may lose access to important resources unless you transfer admin rights to another member first. Transfer team ownership to another team member before deleting your account to ensure continuity. Go to team settings and promote another member to admin before proceeding.

Can I delete Canva from my phone app?

While you can access account settings through the Canva mobile app, it's recommended to use the web browser for account deletion to ensure you can access all options and see all warnings clearly. The web interface provides a more comprehensive view of what will be deleted.

How long does it take to delete my Canva account?

The deletion request is typically processed immediately, making your account inaccessible right away. However, complete data deletion from Canva's servers may take up to 30 days as per their data retention and privacy policies. During this period, your data is no longer accessible to you but may still exist in backups.

How to Delete Your Canva Account - Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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Quick Information

Time Required

5 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Canva Help Center - Account Management

Official deletion guide from Canva

Additional Resources

[1]

Canva Privacy Policy

Details about how Canva handles your data and privacy

[2]

Canva Terms of Use

Information about Canva's terms and conditions

Step-by-Step Guide

Log in to Your Canva Account

Open your web browser and go to canva.com. Click on 'Log in' in the top right corner and enter your account credentials (email/password, Google, Facebook, or Apple sign-in).

Tips

•Make sure you're logged into the correct account
•If you have multiple accounts, verify which one you want to delete
•Download any designs you want to keep before proceeding

Access Account Settings

Click on your profile icon or avatar in the top right corner of the Canva homepage, then select 'Account settings' from the dropdown menu.

Tips

•On mobile, tap the menu icon (three lines) first
•Settings can also be accessed from your profile page

Navigate to Login & Security

In the Account settings page, look for the 'Login & security' tab in the left sidebar. Click on it to access account management options.

Tips

•The exact menu name may vary with UI updates
•Scroll down if you don't see the option immediately

Delete Your Account

Scroll down to the bottom of the Login & security page and find the 'Delete your account' section. Click on 'Delete your account' button to begin the deletion process.

Warnings

•This action will permanently delete your account
•All designs, templates, and brand kits will be permanently deleted

Confirm Your Decision

Canva will show you information about what will be deleted and may ask you to provide a reason for leaving. Select a reason (optional), then type your password to confirm. Click 'Delete account' to finalize.

Tips

•Consider exporting your designs before deletion if you want to keep any work
•Cancel any active Canva Pro or Teams subscriptions separately to avoid future charges
•Take note of any team invitations that may need to be transferred

Important Warnings

Permanent Loss of All Designs

All your designs, projects, templates, and uploaded assets will be permanently deleted. There is no way to recover this content after deletion is complete. Make sure to download any designs you want to keep before deleting your account.

Canva Pro/Teams Subscription

If you have an active Canva Pro or Canva for Teams subscription, you should cancel it before deleting your account. Deleting your account does not automatically cancel billing, and you may continue to be charged.

Brand Kits and Team Assets

All brand kits, including logos, color palettes, fonts, and team templates will be permanently deleted. If you're part of a team, make sure to transfer ownership or export brand assets before deletion.

Shared Design Access Lost

Any designs you've shared with others or collaborators will become inaccessible. Team members will lose access to shared projects. Notify collaborators before deleting your account.

No Account Recovery

Once your account is deleted, you cannot recover it or any of its content. You will need to create a new account if you want to use Canva again in the future, starting from scratch with no design history.

Alternatives to Consider

Adobe Express (formerly Adobe Spark)

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Adobe Express is a web-based design tool that offers similar functionality to Canva with templates, graphics, and easy-to-use editing tools for social media, presentations, and more.

Pros

•Seamless integration with Adobe Creative Cloud
•Access to Adobe Stock assets and fonts
•Professional-grade design features
•Free tier available with robust features
•Strong mobile app support

Cons

•Steeper learning curve than Canva
•Premium features require Adobe subscription
•Fewer templates than Canva
•Some advanced features locked behind Creative Cloud

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Figma

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Figma is a collaborative design platform primarily used for UI/UX design, but also works well for graphics, presentations, and social media content with powerful vector editing tools.

Pros

•Industry-standard for professional design teams
•Excellent real-time collaboration features
•Powerful prototyping and interactive design tools
•Free tier with unlimited personal files
•Browser-based with desktop app option

Cons

•More complex than Canva - designed for professional use
•Fewer ready-made templates for social media
•Steeper learning curve for beginners
•Primarily focused on UI/UX rather than general graphics

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Piktochart

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Piktochart specializes in creating infographics, presentations, reports, and visual content with a focus on data visualization and professional business graphics.

Pros

•Excellent for infographics and data visualization
•Professional templates for business use
•Easy-to-use interface similar to Canva
•Strong presentation and report features
•Free tier available

Cons

•Fewer social media templates than Canva
•More limited design flexibility
•Smaller asset library
•Premium features require paid subscription

10 min

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Once your Canva account is permanently deleted, it cannot be recovered. All designs, templates, uploads, and brand kits are permanently erased. You will need to create a new account if you want to use Canva again. Make sure to download any important designs before deleting your account.

References & Citations

[1]
Canva Privacy Policy
Details about how Canva handles your data and privacy
https://www.canva.com/policies/privacy-policy/
[2]
Canva Terms of Use
Information about Canva's terms and conditions
https://www.canva.com/policies/terms-of-use/

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Last Updated

November 11, 2025

Canva Account Deletion

How We Verified This Guide

Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Log in to Your Canva Account

Access Account Settings

Navigate to Login & Security

Delete Your Account

Confirm Your Decision

Important Warnings

Permanent Loss of All Designs

Canva Pro/Teams Subscription

Brand Kits and Team Assets

Shared Design Access Lost

No Account Recovery

Alternatives to Consider

Adobe Express (formerly Adobe Spark)

Figma

Piktochart

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References & Citations

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