# Make a flyer

## Bottom line

Canva is our pick for make a flyer. Free plan available. Pro is $18/mo ($12/mo yearly). Catch: we haven't hand-tested it for this task.

Best overall: Canva

Best on your phone: Picsart

Use Canva to make a flyer.

Start cost: Free · Pro $18/mo ($12/mo yearly)

#1 · Our pick for your task

## Canva

Why it fits: Choose a flyer size and add the confirmed event details. Use a clear heading, high contrast and enough space around the contact information.

Watch out for: Free-tier usage limits apply.

Cost: Free · Pro $18/mo ($12/mo yearly)

## Your task, in 4 steps

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### Confirm the event facts and booking method

Confirm the repair café date, library room, contact method and whether visitors must book before bringing an item.

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### Lay out the event details

Choose a flyer size and add the confirmed event details. Use a clear heading, high contrast and enough space around the contact information.

Use in: Canva

Make a readable [event] flyer using [confirmed location, date, contact method and booking requirements].

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### Add a simple supporting illustration

Then use Microsoft Designer because it helps you add a simple supporting illustration.

Use in: Microsoft Designer

Create a [theme] illustration in your tool, then add it to the your tool flyer without covering the event details.

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### Test readability at the printed size

Print one copy at actual size and ask someone to find the time and location from a few steps away.

## Compare alternatives

### Microsoft Designer

Create a simple tools illustration in Microsoft Designer, then add it to the Canva flyer without covering the event details.

[See pricing ↗](https://designer.microsoft.com/)

[Open Microsoft Designer](/go/microsoft-designer?from=%2Ft%2Fmake-a-flyer)

Prices checked Oct 18, 2026

## Compare tools for this task

### Matched to this task

| Tool | Best for | Price | Free tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Canva](/tools/canva) | Choose a flyer size and add the confirmed event details. Use a clear heading, high contrast and enough space around the contact information. | Free · Pro $18/mo ($12/mo yearly) | Yes · limits apply |
| [Microsoft Designer](/tools/microsoft-designer) | Create a simple tools illustration in Microsoft Designer, then add it to the Canva flyer without covering the event details. | Price not recorded | Yes · limits apply |
| [Remove.bg](/tools/remove-bg) | Pick this if you need a tool that helps with isolate an object for a flyer. | Price not recorded | Yes · limits apply |

[3 more presentation design tools in the catalog →](/tools?category=presentation-design)

## What we didn’t pick

Recorded task fit and selection limits for other catalog tools:

- Microsoft Designer: Create a simple tools illustration in Microsoft Designer, then add it to the Canva flyer without covering the event details. No recorded comparative decision factor explains why it was not selected over Canva.
- Beautiful.ai, Gamma: Not assessed for this task.

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