Missing some key features to truly replace Canva
I wanted to LOVE this but there are key features that are missing that make this NOT a replacement for Canva.
1. No videos
2. No video editing (so connected to #1)
3. There should be more AI integration for the creation. The Mad button is okay - but the colors that it changes too are not impressive. It is just a wacky way to re-color things. It would be more impressive if there was an option to randomly choose a nice color pallet with a fun name vs the weird colors selected.
4. There is no bulk create feature that I could find
5. There are some nice templates, and many different types of templates
6. Everything is customizable
7. There are no app integrations beyond social media. On Canva - there are many apps and integrations.
If you don't do video - this is a cool tool. But I use Canva - Daily - with well over 3000 projects. I wanted this to be able to replace Canva, but it won't. If you don't have a tool like Canva - then this is a good one as it does have the option to post online to your socials which is a nice feature. Just the background remover alone is a great tool if you don't have access to one.
I am not sure if I will be refunding, or if I will wait to see if they add some more new features that will make this tool more robust. But overall - if you don't want to spend the money for a paid Canva account - this is a good alternative.
Picmaker_HQ
Edited Jan 16, 2025Hi Millenniumvalues,
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience with Picmaker. We genuinely appreciate your insights, as they help us understand where we can improve and evolve to better meet your needs.
Here’s a quick response to some of the points you mentioned:
1. Videos and Video Editing:
We understand how important video editing is. Rest assured, we are actively working on adding video creation and editing features to Picmaker. It’s a top priority for us, and we’ll notify our users as soon as this functionality is live.
2. AI Integration:
Your feedback on the MAD button is noted. We’re exploring ways to make the AI features smarter and more intuitive, including adding curated color palettes with meaningful names and improved suggestions for designs.
3. Bulk Create Feature:
Bulk creation is another highly requested feature that we’re currently developing. We aim to make it available soon to simplify content generation at scale.
4. App Integrations:
While we currently focus on social media integrations, expanding app integrations is on our roadmap. We are excited to offer broader compatibility with other tools in the future.
We’re thrilled you found our customizable templates and social media posting features useful, as well as the background remover. It’s great to know these aspects stand out for you.
We understand that replacing Canva is a big ask, especially with its comprehensive features. However, we’re continuously improving Picmaker to become a competitive alternative.
Your constructive feedback fuels these improvements, and we hope to exceed your expectations in the near future.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any further suggestions or concerns.
Best,
Team Picmaker