Canva Paywalls Basic Image Downloads Behind Subscription
A daily Canva user reports that downloading a simple two-text-box image in decent quality now requires a paid subscription, despite the edit being minimal. The complaint reflects frustration with a previously free or low-effort feature being moved behind a paywall without commensurate value.
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