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Design Simplified, Creativity Amplified
4.6

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Stencil Reviews & Product Details

Stencil Overview
What is Stencil?

The web-based graphic design and photo editing tool helps users create and edit images easily. While it’s not as advanced as others in the industry, it’s a handy photo editing tool that still gets the job done. Users get access to templates to help them get started with their designs and gives access to tools such as image resizing, access to useful add-ons that you can add to your browser. Stencil also comes with access to millions of royalty-free images that you can access in high-resolution formats and Google fonts that you can resize and crop according to your needs.

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Stencil Product Details
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Desktop Chromebook, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile Android, Mobile iPad, Mobile iPhone
Support 24/7 (Live rep), Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
Training Documentation
Languages English
Stencil Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Excellent range of features including free photos and icons
  • Google fonts, watermarks, and font uploads
  • Useful support for beginners
  • Logos and watermarks
  • Easy to use interface
Cons
  • Very limited editing options
  • No layers
Stencil Features
3D Design
Animation Tools
Asset Library
Batch Processing
Bezier Curves
Brush Customization
Cloud Storage
Collaborative Editing
Color Management
Content-Aware Fill
Cropping
Customizable Workspace
Export Options
File Format Support
Filters and Effects
Gradient and Transparency
Illustration Tools
Layer Management
Masking
Pen Tool
Photo Editing
Pixel Grid
Plugins and Extensions
Print Layout
Raster Graphics
Retouching Tools
Shape Creation
Templates and Presets
Typography Tools
Vector Graphics
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Last updated: November 04, 2025
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24 Stencil Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Mar 22, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
Major H. avatar
Major H.
Product Development Specialist
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"Very slick- Great tool for media creation."
What do you like best about Stencil?

It is without a doubt the very best and most convenient software I have skilled to this day to produce blog site featured images and images for social media sharing. I am certain it can do more, but these are the main points I was looking for, and it handles them well. It is easy to switch to a various canvas dimension (HD 1920x1080, Instagram Tale 1080x1920, Twitter and google Cover 820x360, custom dimension, whatever) and after that change your sentence and video to fit that style.

What do you dislike about Stencil?

I use Stencil every day and it works in my best interest. No issues at all to dislike it. Amazing and fast media creator.

What problems is Stencil solving and how is that benefiting you?

Stencil is my best solution for social media posts creation. Huge resource library and fast editor save me a lot of my time.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 11, 2020
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Overall Rating:
4.5
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Dipesh M.
Founder
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"Great Image And Graphics Editing Software!"
What do you like best about Stencil?

Okay so this piece of Image graphics editing software is just awesome. It has a huge inbuilt library of images, templates, fonts plus it also allows to upload own fonts, images. The workspace canvas has a number of predefined sizes suitable for most add types, website blogs and social media platforms. It also allows setting custom canvas sizes. Browser based software doesn't require high configuration PC/laptop. User Interface is easy to navigate and create images.

What do you dislike about Stencil?

I have had no reasons to dislike this software.

What problems is Stencil solving and how is that benefiting you?

With stencil my image and banner design has become so easy. I manage multiple client websites and am also responsible for marketing, here stencil is one tool which plays an important role. Social media ad banners have become so easy to design with the available templates in stencil's library.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 26, 2019
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Overall Rating:
4.5
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Sarah J.
Founder
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"Best Online Image Editor Tool"
What do you like best about Stencil?

The best features of stencil is it has huge library of images, vectors as well as premade templates. Easy to use editor for creating custom images for ads as well as social media. Ability to save images and logos to watermark your images. Browser based online tool.

What do you dislike about Stencil?

Sometimes the UI freezes apart from that it is a very great tool.

What problems is Stencil solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am solving a huge task of creating custom images for social media ads with ease. The editor gives endless possibilities for creating graphics and images. They also have image optimizer tool which compresses the images without any quality loss

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
May 28, 2019
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Overall Rating:
4.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great for designing images and posting to Social"
What do you like best about Stencil?

The design platform and interface are excellent - I think this would make a perfect platform for anyone posting to a few social channels.

What do you dislike about Stencil?

The fact I can't access their original deal for another member - otherwise excellent.

What problems is Stencil solving and how is that benefiting you?

Image design - Lots of good templates available as well.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 22, 2019
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Overall Rating:
4.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Efficiency Booster for Social Marketers"
What do you like best about Stencil?

If you ever felt you need the speed to start creating fast and well-crafted images for social channels, Stencil may well be it. The user interface is intuitive and ux-friendly. No messy confusion on where to find what. Selecting the font type and images is a breeze. Use their preset template as a starting guide. Stencil comes with a huge library of free stock images and icons. In fact the icon library is not only huge, it comes organized with the related set icons. Oh, they just launched their wordpress plugin to work along within the WP media library! Sweet. And for chrome users, be sure to take advantage of their extension to quickly pull out Stencil's design interface and start designing efficiently.

What do you dislike about Stencil?

The design Templates variety seem a little out-dated but then again, visual design is subjective. Nothing much to complain about.

What problems is Stencil solving and how is that benefiting you?

rather than pulling out Photoshop to design templates for social media, Stencil allows for quick creation. Especially useful for virtual assistants.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 21, 2019
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Overall Rating:
4.5
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Newaz C.
Marketing Executive
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"Alternative to Canva"
What do you like best about Stencil?

Can make quick, easy design for social media & advertising. Simple and easy to use.

What do you dislike about Stencil?

There could be more customizable options. Sometimes there can be lag.

What problems is Stencil solving and how is that benefiting you?

create and design posts for blogs and social media. The main benefit allows me to create things that save me time.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 30, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
Gaurav H. avatar
Gaurav H.
Founder
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"Simple, Easy to Use Image Creation Tool"
What do you like best about Stencil?

It is super easy to use. They have all the basic features needed to create images for social media sharing. I also like the pricing strategy. Under free pricing, you can have ten images every month.

What do you dislike about Stencil?

I haven't encountered any specific absence of a feature. I am sure it does not have other bells and whistles which more established companies have. But the simplicity of the tool makes it a better service.

What problems is Stencil solving and how is that benefiting you?

Create images for social media sharing. It is very easy to put images together and create images for social media sharing.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 14, 2018
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Overall Rating:
4.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Stencil Review"
What do you like best about Stencil?

Love that it has photos and quotes. Really easy to use!

What do you dislike about Stencil?

The images aren't always as crisp looking as I'd like.

What problems is Stencil solving and how is that benefiting you?

Social media posts. Custom blog post and sharable media.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Sep 13, 2023
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Overall Rating:
4.0
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Justine A.
Founder
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"Does the job"
What do you like best about Stencil?

It does everything I need it to. I can upload my own fonts (there's a limit), resize my images, and pretty much do everything I need to make a Pinterest pin. I also upload my my own photos and use the available graphics on Stencil. It's been very easy to use.

What do you dislike about Stencil?

The workspace is a little small, so I can' t see with detail all of my designs. The templates are also not very pretty. It doesn't matter because I don't use them anyways.

What problems is Stencil solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Stencil to make Pinterest pins, and I've been using it for a few years now. I haven't looked back. I can save my templates and they recycle them so my pins have a consistent style.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
May 25, 2021
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Overall Rating:
4.0
Michelle G. avatar
Michelle G.
Director, National Resources, Strategy, Partnerships + D, E, I Committee
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"Easy to use tool for social media image creation!"
What do you like best about Stencil?

Stencil is an easy way to make images for social media and websites. It was intuitive to learn and use, no training or even video training needed. With pre-set sizes, it is easy to make sure you are creating the correct size. They have a ton of available great images and quotes images but it is easy to upload your own as well. They have their own templates which I don't use but another time-saver. Nice that you can have your logo easily appear on all images. The Chrome add-on makes it easy to open up images in Stencil, love it. Check out social media feeds you like to get good ideas instead of just winging it. Took me a good year of use before my posts looked professional. This tool makes it easily possible to create the posts (and use their good-looking templates) but the creativity is still up to you. Pick a consistent look and feel. Huge storage space I've been making images for 3+ years and can organize and access them all easily and haven't had to upgrade to keep them. The search function to search their images and your own is great. Being able to make custom sizes and save them for easy access each time. I have folders for created and used images based upon the color scheme. I have it integrated with Buffer for easily scheduling to social media, perfect integration to make whole social media post creation and scheduling seamless.

What do you dislike about Stencil?

Customization is limited, making images re-sizable make them unusable because it shrinks them smaller than the original size and pixelated. It would be great if more fonts are available, although I just noticed you can upload fonts. The copy and paste function can be a little tricky but you get the hang of it. I have never been able to get save custom templates to work properly for me, could be user error but would make it easier to keep a similar look and feel.

What problems is Stencil solving and how is that benefiting you?

Being able to make professional consistent social media posts across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. I can create months worth of posts in a relatively short amount of time. I can easily see if I have used the image before, organize images, and mark them as used so as not to repeat posts/images. Instead of searching Google for quotes, I can search right in Stencil. Stencil has helped us create a polished consistent look across platforms. Because of my website company's lack of photo specs, this was the only way I was able to keep photos a consistent size. Great integration with Buffer and the Chrome addon save safe immense time. I tried different social media image creation tools and Stencil showed to be the best for the value. The results of having a professional well crafted social media presence are an absolute necessity for all organizations. I haven't tried others but haven't needed to because Stencil has met all our needs from day one. Good customer service quickly and easily resolves the very few issues/questions we've had.