Not a Canva replacement for me yet
I had been hopeful that it would prove to be a Canva replacement.
The software is actually quite nice and was mostly easy to use.
As a test, I tried recreating a simple postcard that I had recently made in Canva. It seemed to be straightforward. It didn't seem to be able to snap elements into line with each other but perhaps I missed that feature somewhere.
The Save and Download functions were a little slow.
There doesn't seem to be options to download compressed PDF vs print quality PDF, which would be nice.
My biggest issue was that when I downloaded my PDF, my postcard design covered only the bottom right quarter of the PDF, not the whole page, which would be useless for sending to a printer. If I did something wrong to cause this, it was not obvious to me what that might be. And I could see no obvious way to fix the problem. A PNG of my postcard downloaded fine and looked good.
One suggestion: the app has a Layers window and the obvious thing (to me) to do here would have been to make it possible to order layers by dragging and dropping, but that doesn't seem to work. You still have to use the 'move backwards'/'move forwards' context menu options, which is clunkier.
Overall, Plasfy certainly has potential but it needs some bug fixes and some polish.
Jasper_Cyan_Plasfy
May 9, 2024Thank you for your comprehensive feedback on Plasfy. We appreciate your detailed insights, and we'd like to address some of the points you raised.
Firstly, we're pleased to inform you that Plasfy does offer a feature to snap elements in line with each other. You can enable and disable this function through View > Auto Snap Mode.
It's important to note that while Plasfy aims to provide a versatile design platform, we understand that it may not replace all the features of established platforms like Canva. Canva has a significant user base and a robust set of features, but we believe Plasfy offers its own unique set of features, cliparts, and functionality at an unbeatable price. We're committed to continuous improvement and are actively working on refining and expanding our platform to better meet user expectations.
Regarding the PDF download issue, we're aware of formatting issues stemming from a recent update with the PDF engine. As a temporary solution, you can download the file as an SVG and then use a free online SVG to PDF converter. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve this issue promptly.
Additionally, we're excited to share that you can already drag and drop layers in Plasfy through the layer sidebar. We understand the importance of making layer management more intuitive, and we're actively working on adding forward and backward buttons to the layers sidebar for quicker movements.
Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to make Plasfy the best it can be. If you have any further suggestions or encounter issues, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're dedicated to delivering an outstanding design experience and look forward to exceeding your expectations in the future.
Thank you for choosing Plasfy!