Microsoft Designer

You simply type a description of what you need, like 'lost orange cat poster,' and the app instantly shows you several ready-made designs to choose from. You can then pick one, swap in your own photo, and edit the text to finish your project in just a couple of minutes.

The Resize button lets you take a design you've made for one format, like an email flyer, and instantly create a version that fits another format, such as a Facebook group post. This saves you from having to start from scratch when you need the same content in different dimensions.

Microsoft Designer focuses on speed and simplicity, so it doesn't currently offer a tool to bend or curve text around objects. If you need that level of control, you'll have to arrange the text above and below the image instead, which still gives a clean look.

Try being more specific in your description when you first type your request. For example, instead of 'birthday invitation,' type '70th birthday invitation with flowers and elegant font' to narrow down the options to designs that match your vision more closely.

Microsoft Designer is more straightforward for quick tasks because it starts with a simple question and generates designs from your text, while Canva offers more advanced editing tools like text curving. If you just need a fast, no-fuss flyer or poster, Designer is easier, but Canva gives you more creative control for detailed projects.