Canva free tier lacks basic video editing features available on phones
Canva's free tier gates core video editing features like music addition and photo cropping behind a premium paywall, while the same functionality is available for free on mobile phone editing apps and social platforms. Users who downloaded the app expecting basic editing capability find the free offering inferior to alternatives they already have.
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