Canva is a graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.
Publisher’s description
What is Canva?
Canva by Canva Pty Ltd is proprietary Windows software in the drawing & design category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 214.4 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.126.2, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to October 30, 2021: 71 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 14 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 16 file types, including .webp, .svg, .png, .jpg and .jpeg. Similar programs include draw.io, Inkscape and LibreCAD.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 14 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Canva is a drawing & design tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Canva safe to download?
- The file is served by desktop-release.canva.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
51459302CB63CE564A712BE5F5F73DCC58C2D8B543956B9CAD4BD9196ADE69CE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 71 versions ›71 versions over 5 years · about 14 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.126.2Latest | October 21, 2026 | 214.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.126.1 | October 14, 2026 | 213.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.126.0 | September 18, 2026 | 213.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.125.1 | September 10, 2026 | 207.1 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.125.0 | September 9, 2026 | 207.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.124.1 | August 28, 2026 | 206.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.124.0 | August 25, 2026 | 206.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.123.1 | July 29, 2026 | 206.7 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Canva.Canva -e"Canva Setup 1.126.2.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Canva Pty Ltd
- Category
- Drawing & design
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.126.2
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 71
- Updates / year
- 14.3
- winget ID
- Canva.Canva
File types it opens (16)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canva free?
Canva is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Canva safe to download?
The download comes from desktop-release.canva.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Canva with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Canva be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Canva run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Canva?
The versions page lists all 71 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 30, 2021.
Can I use Canva without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Canva?
draw.io, Inkscape, LibreCAD, Figma and MyPaint. The alternatives page compares them.
