Top 10: Online Graphic Design Software for business

2023. Microsoft launches its AI-powered Designer



Microsoft has launched its AI-driven design tool, Designer, in public preview mode, which comes with an expanded range of features. Similar to Canva, Designer is a web-based application that generates designs for various purposes such as presentations, posters, invitations, digital postcards, graphics, etc., which can be shared on social media or other channels. The tool uses user-generated content and DALL-E 2, an OpenAI text-to-image AI, to generate design ideas. Users can further personalize and customize their designs using drop-downs and text boxes. Designer can now even generate written captions and hashtags relevant to social media posts and provide multiple suggestions for users to choose from. Additionally, it can create animated visuals with AI-powered backgrounds and text transitions. The preview period is free and the app is accessible through the Designer website or the sidebar in Microsoft's Edge browser. Following the general release, Designer will be included in Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions with some features available for non-subscribers.


2019. Graphic design platform Canva raised $70 million



Canva has secured an additional $70 million in funding to expand its graphic design platform. This funding round values the company at an impressive $2.5 billion and brings the total raised to $166 million. The announcement closely follows Canva's recent acquisitions of the free stock image providers Pexels and Pixabay, as well as the launch of a subscription service for its premium image marketplace called Photos Unlimited. However, the newly acquired capital will primarily be allocated towards the development of Canva Enterprise, a new product designed specifically for larger brands and businesses seeking enhanced brand control and collaboration capabilities. Currently, Canva boasts 15 million users across 190 countries.

2018. Weebly launched Photo Studio service



Weebly has introduced a new service called Photo Studio, specifically designed for entrepreneurs seeking stunning and polished product photos for their online stores. The process is straightforward: you send your product(s) to Weebly, and their Photo Studio team captures high-quality professional images on your behalf. Once completed, you receive a download link to access the product photos, and Weebly promptly returns your shipped items. Currently, Weebly offers three professional product photos per product at a cost of $10 each.


2014. Adobe Muse simplified professional website creation



Muse is a recent addition to Adobe's Creative Cloud suite of tools, offering a simplified web design experience even for non-professional graphic designers and developers. Its effectiveness in achieving this goal has been a subject of debate. Despite being relatively new, Adobe has consistently released major updates approximately every three months, resulting in significant advancements in features and performance within a relatively short timeframe. Of course, there are numerous other web design platforms available, with Weebly being one notable example. The key distinction lies in the pricing model: Weebly can be used for free, whereas Adobe Muse is exclusively accessible through the Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. However, it is important to note that Weebly does have fees associated with more advanced websites that incorporate multimedia elements or require e-commerce functionalities, thus leveling the playing field in terms of costs.