Canva is more than just a tool for posters and slides. With Canva Apps, teachers, designers, and content creators can add unique elements directly into their designs without needing extra software. The best part? Most of these apps are free or freemium, making them time-saving and budget-friendly.
Here are the 12 best Canva apps you should definitely try.
1. Mosaicify
Transform ordinary photos into beautiful mosaic art. Perfect for book covers, unique backgrounds, or abstract artwork.
2. ChibiArtist
Love cute anime-style characters? With this app, you can instantly generate chibi characters. Great for teachers who want to create stickers, storybooks, or playful designs.
3. Watercolorizer
Turn photos into watercolor paintings. Ideal for greeting cards, motivational posters, or aesthetic slides.
4. MathPlot
A must-have for Math teachers! Add mathematical graphs directly into Canva without having to screenshot from GeoGebra.
5. Get Palette
Not sure how to choose the right colors? Upload an image and this app will automatically generate a color palette with the dominant tones. Quick, precise, and super useful for designers.
6. Avatoz
Create a custom avatar with your own style, outfits, and mood. Teachers can use it for professional profiles, learning materials, or fun projects.
7. Texture
Add textures to your design and blend images creatively. Like overlays or filters, but fully customizable for a unique touch.
8. LowPolyGen
Generate low poly-style 3D art. A rare design style, but when used right, it makes digital posters look striking and modern.
9. Colorize Image
Bring old black-and-white photos back to life with automatic AI colorization. Perfect for nostalgic projects or family keepsakes.
10. Leaf and Flowers
Add delicate floral and leaf elements to your design. Great for wedding invitations, greeting cards, or aesthetic backgrounds.
11. AlchemyArt
Type in text and get artwork in medieval alchemical style. Perfect for fantasy, magic, or concept posters.
12. Doodles
Quickly add cute doodles to your design. Fun and playful—ideal for student posters, class activities, or informal projects.
Final Thought
With Canva apps for teachers and designers, your design process becomes easier, faster, and far more creative. Whether you’re a teacher, designer, or content creator, these Canva apps can help you create stunning visuals in just a few clicks.
And if you’re curious about building your own app within Canva, the Canva Code Bootcamp is the perfect place to learn how.