Canva's Download/Export Process Is Slow and Frequently Fails
A Canva user reports that downloading finished designs consistently takes too long and repeatedly runs into problems, calling it the most frustrating part of an otherwise good app. The export pipeline's reliability and speed stand out as a specific weak point.
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