VIFLY'S SELECTION · AI TOOLS
A visual that gets your message across
First decide what your visual should communicate. The style should serve that idea and the format in which it will be seen.
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A GUIDE TO CHOOSING
Consider Canva for composing a carousel, presentation or editable document. Consider Firefly for generating or retouching an image to include in your design. Choose according to the deliverable you need.
A SELECTION WITH THE CHOICES EXPLAINED
The options to compare.
Our recommendations are editorial: choose for your use case, then test with the same brief.
Canva
Compose a design ready to customise
- Choose it for
- Turn an idea into a visual composition, then adjust the layout, text and brand identity in the editor.
- The trade-off to know
- The AI features and elements available depend on your plan. Check any automatically generated proposal for readability and consistency.
My first test
Choose one format and one main message. Prepare the text, create a first version and check it on your phone.
Check: Check the licences for design elements and the rights to imported images. AI generation does not automatically grant rights to a brand or character.
Adobe Firefly
Generate and retouch your visual elements
- Choose it for
- Create an image, explore variations and retouch an element to include in a larger composition.
- The trade-off to know
- Generations, models and features are subject to your plan's limits. Check the full-size result and the selected model's terms.
My first test
Describe the subject, lighting, framing and final use. Compare a few variations, then inspect the details of the one you keep.
Check: Check the terms of the model used, especially if it is a partner model, and the rights to reference images before commercial use.
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Try “video”, “document”, or the name of a tool.
THE DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER
Compare before you subscribe.
One need, up to three options. Check each provider for exact prices and quotas.
| Your criterion | CanvaView the official plan ↗ | Adobe FireflyView the official plan ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| The right context | Turn an idea into a visual composition, then adjust the layout, text and brand identity in the editor. | Create an image, explore variations and retouch an element to include in a larger composition. |
| A practical use case | Compose a carousel that explains a method, then adapt the headings, margins and colours to your brand. | Prepare a cover illustration or replace a background before finalising the layout. |
| The limit to bear in mind | The AI features and elements available depend on your plan. Check any automatically generated proposal for readability and consistency. | Generations, models and features are subject to your plan's limits. Check the full-size result and the selected model's terms. |
| Access | Free + paid | Limited free access + paid plans |
| Getting started¹ | Beginner-friendly | A gradual learning curve |
| Your first test | Choose one format and one main message. Prepare the text, create a first version and check it on your phone. | Describe the subject, lighting, framing and final use. Compare a few variations, then inspect the details of the one you keep. |
¹ An editorial assessment of the getting-started experience, with no performance measurement. “Limited free access” does not mean all AI features or commercial uses are included. This selection is based on documentation, without comparative model performance testing.
FROM CHOICE TO RESULT
Your first result, step by step.
The best starting point: a task you actually need to finish this week.
- 01
Write the core message
Sum up the idea in one sentence. Specify the audience, format and where the visual will be published.
- 02
Set a clear direction
Define the palette, lighting, framing and space for text. Keep the number of elements low and the hierarchy easy to read.
- 03
Check the final result
Check the text, image details and licences. View the export on your phone before publishing.
YOUR STARTING BRIEF
A prompt to adapt.
Prepare a visual brief for [message], aimed at [public], in [format] format. I want a simple composition that is easy to read on mobile, using [palette]. Suggest a subject, framing, lighting, hierarchy and text area. The visual must communicate [idée] without unnecessary details.
BEFORE YOU KEEP THE TOOL
Does your result hold up?
A subscription becomes useful when it meets a recurring need.
THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR JOURNEY
Choose. Understand. Put it into practice.
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How this selection is put together
VIFLY compares the uses documented by providers, access options, and limits. Recommendations and examples are editorial; they are not a universal ranking or a benchmark. Links point to official pages, with no referral parameters added in this selection. Plans may change after the verification date.
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