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.
Short answer: For “Design social posters, covers and promo images”, Chuzoly recommends Canva (Main template designer), Adobe Express (Adobe's template tool) and Dreamina (Jimeng, international) (AI-generated artwork).
A set of correctly sized social images ready to post
11.11 sale posters for Shopee and Lazada sellers
The 11.11 sale falls on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Shopee advises a plain white background for the main product picture, with no watermarks or distracting graphics, so "SALE" and discount text works better on shop banners, description images and social posts than on the main photo. Below are the sizes Shopee Malaysia's Seller Education Hub publishes, and what three tools give you for free.
Shopee's official image sizes (checked 2026-10-28)
- Main product image: square 1:1, at least 1024×1024 px, plain white background for the main picture, no watermarks or distracting graphics.
- Shop homepage carousel banner: 2000×1000 px (2:1), 2000×1125 px (16:9) or 2000×2000 px (1:1).
- "Banner and Category" decoration component: 1200 px wide, 100–900 px high, up to 2MB each, JPG/JPEG/PNG.
- Description images: aspect ratio 0.5–32, at least 1000×32 px, up to 2MB, up to 12 images (currently for selected sellers).
- Lazada: follow Lazada Seller Center's image rules (we have not verified Lazada's official sizes yet).
| Tool | How far the free plan goes | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan: 1.6M+ templates, up to 20 Standard or Premium AI uses. AI tools such as resize and remove background are Pro. Pro RM250/year | Laying out sale posters and banners from templates, all in one place | |
| Free plan, no credit card: 100,000+ templates, limited generative AI credits. Adobe says remove background and bulk resize need Premium (RM47.96/month, 250 generative credits a month) | People already on Adobe; Firefly generations are, per Adobe, generally OK for commercial use | |
| Free daily credits; the amount varies by region (Dreamina says 120 a day in the US; the Malaysia amount is still to be verified) | Generating the key visual or background, then laying it out in Canva or Adobe Express |
Prices are as listed on the Malaysian official pricing pages (checked 2026-10-28). Promotional discounts change fast, so check the pricing page again before you pay. None of these tools pays Chuzoly, and rankings are never paid.
Sources: Shopee Ads: product detail page images · Shopee Seller Education: shop carousel sizes · Shopee Seller Education: decoration components · Shopee Seller Education: description images · Canva pricing (Malaysia) · Adobe Express pricing (Malaysia) · Dreamina pricing
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; Background Remover can be tried with a limited number of free high-resolution downloads
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 2026-10-28; 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
Also consider
FAQ
Which AI tools are best for “Design social posters, covers and promo images”?
Chuzoly's top 3 picks: Canva (Main template designer): Huge library of social templates and Chinese fonts; drag, drop and edit text, plus AI generation and one-click resize. Adobe Express (Adobe's template tool): Also has lots of templates; good if you already use Adobe; free plan needs no credit card. Dreamina (Jimeng, international) (AI-generated artwork): Generates stylised illustrations and backgrounds from text that you then lay out in Canva.
Can I do it for free?
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.
How do I combine these tools?
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.
Who is this not for?
Professional print work needing precise colour management; Using other people's likeness or brand assets without permission
What size should a Shopee 11.11 banner be?
According to Shopee Malaysia's Seller Education Hub, shop homepage carousel images can be 2000×1000 px (2:1), 2000×1125 px (16:9) or 2000×2000 px (1:1). The Banner and Category component takes images 1200 px wide and 100–900 px high, up to 2MB each.
Can I put "SALE" or discount text on my Shopee main product image?
Shopee recommends a plain white background for the main picture, no watermarks or distracting graphics, and square images of at least 1024×1024 px. Put promo text on shop banners or description images instead; Shopee itself suggests words like "discount" or "sale" on description images to highlight limited-time offers.
Is there a free AI tool for sale posters?
Yes. Canva's free plan includes up to 20 AI uses; Adobe Express has a free plan with limited generative AI credits and no credit card; Dreamina gives free daily credits, with the amount varying by region. One-click resize is a Pro feature in Canva.
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