Questions
Designz questions and answers
Short, straight answers about Designz, the creative app that runs in your browser. If your question isn’t here, send it to us from the feedback button and a person will reply.
Designz is in private beta. Join the beta to try every editor free.
The basics
What is Designz?
Designz is a creative app that runs in a web browser. One account gets you editors for designs, video, presentations, documents, notes, PDFs, and CAD and 3D, with one set of files and live editing with other people.
Who makes Designz?
A small, independent team. It isn’t part of Canva, Adobe or any other company.
When did Designz start?
Designz opened a private beta in autumn 2026 and launches on Product Hunt on November 12, 2026.
What does Designz replace?
For many people it replaces separate apps for designs, video, slides, documents, PDFs and simple CAD or 3D. People who need high-end desktop tools for professional film or print work may still want those for that work.
Cost
Is Designz free?
Yes. During the beta every editor is free for testers. After launch there will always be a free plan that includes every editor.
How much will paid plans cost?
Prices will be shared before launch. They will cost much less than the big creative suites, and beta testers get 50% off.
Are there credits, add-ons or hidden fees?
No. There are no credits to buy and no paid add-ons. You see the full price before you pay, we email you before a yearly plan renews, and you can cancel from your account page.
What happens to my work if I stop paying?
It stays yours. You can still open it and download it.
Devices and files
Which devices does Designz work on?
Any computer, tablet or phone with a modern browser: Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, Linux, iPad, iPhone and Android. Bigger screens are easier for detailed editing.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Designz runs in Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox. There is no app to download.
Can I open PowerPoint, Word and PDF files?
Yes. Presentations open and save PowerPoint (.pptx) files, documents open Word (.docx) files and download as Word or PDF, and the PDF editor opens any PDF.
What can I export?
Designs export as PNG, JPG, PDF, GIF or MP4. Video exports as MP4. Presentations save as PowerPoint or PDF. CAD drawings export as DXF or SVG, and 3D models as STL, OBJ or glTF.
Can I bring files from Google Drive or OneDrive?
Yes. You can link Google Drive, OneDrive, Notion and Slack to bring files in and send finished work out.
Working together
Can more than one person edit at the same time?
Yes. Share a file and everyone can edit it at once. You see each person’s cursor and changes as they happen.
Does it cost extra to share a file?
No. There are no extra seat fees to look at or edit a shared file.
Can I make a public portfolio?
Yes. You choose which pieces go on your portfolio page, and it gets its own link to share. You can also choose whether it shows on the Explore page.
Schools and teams
Is Designz good for schools?
Designz has classes, assignments and marking for teachers. Teachers can join the teacher beta now and get a free year of Pro. Whole-school plans are coming after the beta.
Is there a version for companies?
Designz for teams, with locked brand kits, approvals, a shared library and single sign-on, is coming after the beta.
The beta
How do I join the beta?
Ask to join on the home page. We let people in in small groups and email each person their own invite link.
What do beta testers get?
Every editor free while the beta runs, 50% off a paid plan at launch, a Founding member badge, early access to new tools and a direct line to the team.
Is my work safe in the beta?
Your work saves to your account as you go and stays after launch. It’s a beta, so we suggest downloading anything important as a backup now and then.
Does Designz sell my data?
No. We only use your details to run Designz. We never sell them or share them.
Make something with Designz
Designz is in private beta. Ask to join, and we’ll email you an invite when your spot opens.
Make a free account. Every editor is included.