{"id":180238,"date":"2021-11-22T12:49:46","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T11:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=180238"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:00:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:00:48","slug":"what-is-canva-how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/what-is-canva-how-it-works\/","title":{"rendered":"What is CANVA and how it works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Millions of people worldwide use Canva<\/a> because it makes it easy to create quality material. There are many tutorials both within Canva, and on the internet, so you\u2019ll never be at a loss if you need help or guidance on a project.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Let’s show you what Canva is<\/strong> and how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Canva?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Canva is an online design tool<\/strong> that makes it possible for anyone with no design experience to create a vast range of attractive items from logos, social media posts, brochures, posters, and calendars to certificates and magazine covers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a great way to unleash your creativity because Canva offers extensive resources to help you do so. There are thousands of templates, images, and fonts <\/strong>at your disposal. You can even upload your own photos and use them in your design<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting started<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can sign up to Canva<\/strong> by entering your email address and choosing a password or using a Google or social media account. You can start with a free personal account to check out and learn the program and later choose one of the other available options if you need them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • The Free option <\/strong>offers everything you\u2019ll need to make your own designs.
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  • The Pro version<\/strong> costs $9.99 a month. It contains more resources like templates, graphics, and photos. It allows you to create your own templates and upload your own fonts.
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    Once you\u2019ve signed up, Canva will present a demonstration to show new users some basic information about the program. You can put your name, username, website, and email address in your profile if you want to. You can choose to remain private and select only specific designs to make public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The best way to see how Canva works is to create your first design.<\/p>\n\n\n

    1. Select a template<\/h2>

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      You\u2019ll find templates on the Canva home page, arranged according to category:
      \nUnder Social Media<\/strong>, you can choose from Instagram Story, Instagram Post, Facebook Post, Facebook Cover, Twitter Post, and Pinterest Graphic.
      \nUnder Personal<\/strong>, you can select Invitation, Card, Resume, Postcard, Planner, and T-shirt. Under Business<\/strong>, there\u2019s Presentation, Website, Logo, Business Card, Invoice, and Proposal.<\/p>\n

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      Under Marketing<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find Poster, Flyer, Infographic, Brochure, Newsletter, and Menu. Under Education<\/strong>, there\u2019s Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Certificate, Storyboard, Bookmark, and Class schedule.<\/p>\n

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    2. Add elements<\/h2>

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      Here are some elements you can add:<\/p>\n

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      Graphics and Vectors: <\/strong>Shapes, frames, stickers, or icon, add character to a template.<\/p>\n

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      Stock Images: <\/strong>Canva has millions of images for you to use, or you can upload your own photos.Color Palettes: <\/strong>Most templates have a color palette.<\/p>\n

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      Fonts: <\/strong>Chosen by Canva\u2019s designers.<\/p>\n

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      Page Layouts: <\/strong>There will be several layout options for you to use.<\/p>\n

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    3. Create your design<\/h2>

      On Canva\u2019s screen, you\u2019ll see different versions<\/strong> of your template. Select the one you want. Now make the design your own by changing the background color, modifying the layout, and changing the text. Remember that you can customize every element you use in your design to suit your own preferences. Play around and experiment until you like the way your project looks. That\u2019s it. You\u2019ve created your first design.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

    4. Export it<\/h2>

      You can post your design on social media sites like Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, save it as a JPG or PG file on your PC, print it, or send it to Presentation Mode.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>