Design social posters, covers and promo images
You need posters, cover images or festive promo graphics for Instagram, Facebook or Xiaohongshu, fast and good-looking.
A set of correctly sized social images ready to post
3 top picks
Huge library of social templates and Chinese fonts; drag, drop and edit text, plus AI generation and one-click resize.
Free: Free plan: 1.6M+ templates and up to 20 Standard or Premium AI uses
Also has lots of templates; good if you already use Adobe; free plan needs no credit card.
Free: Free plan, no credit card needed (limited generative AI credits)
Generates stylised illustrations and backgrounds from text that you then lay out in Canva.
Free: You can start for free; free allowance to be verified
How to combine them
- 1
Generate the main visual or background in Dreamina or another AI image tool.
- 2
Pick a template in Canva sized for your platform and swap in your image and text.
- 3
Use one-click resize to produce an Instagram post, a Story and a Xiaohongshu cover at the same time.
- 4
Before posting, check for typos and consistent brand colours.
How far the free plans go
Canva has a free plan (up to 20 AI uses); Adobe Express has a free plan (limited AI credits); Dreamina lets you start free, free allowance to be verified. Free plans are usually enough for everyday posters. Partly to be verified
Prices and limits change often. Data checked on 2026-10-27; the official sites are the final word.
Not for
- Professional print work needing precise colour management
- Using other people's likeness or brand assets without permission
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