The app's main area is made up of four screens: Home, Projects, Templates, and Canva Pro. Allow us to go over each part and what it holds.
We'll start with Home, which is the first thing you see when you log in and open the app. It looks like most social apps, so it's pretty simple to use. At the top of the screen is the menu button. It lets you do some of the same things as the tabs, like open Projects and Templates. As a Pro member, you can only get Content Planner and Brand Hub. However, you can also connect more advanced tools and apps with Canva, like Smartmokups. There is a search bar next to the choices. Keywords can help you find projects or templates that you have already finished. Below that, there are tabs that let you see the thousands of templates that come with the software. "For You" will be different each time you open the app, like how Spotify does, based on how you use Canva. Most of the time, it will show you your most recent projects, different design sizes, and templates that you might be interested in. Each one will be clearly labeled with what it's for. You can start working on different kinds of templates in other tabs, like ones for social media, videos, presentations, prints, and more. The page will change to show you everything you can do about that subject if you click on any of them.

From the home screen, you can start making a new picture in a number of ways. When you click on a template you like, a new window will appear where you can begin making changes. To make a design, click on the type of design you want, such as Instagram Post or Mobile Video. You can pick a template or start from scratch on this page. Also, press the purple plus (+) sign at the bottom of the screen to start over. You can choose the size (Custom or something like Facebook Post) when you tap it. After that, a new, empty space will appear.
You can see all the things you've made on your computer, phone, or account on the Projects screen. You can see the files, photos, and thoughts you store in the cloud. In the upper right part of each drawing picture are two buttons. The arrow icon lets you download the picture and the three dots icon brings up a menu with many options, such as Edit, Make a Copy, and Share.

Remember that Edit will change the picture you had before. Instead, click "Make a Copy" if you like your design and want to keep it for later use.
It's kind of like the home screen, but this one is mostly about templates. You can look through each template or by subject with the buttons at the top. You can also look at what other Canva users have picked as a theme, such as Earth Day or Juneteenth. Holidays or times of the year are often to blame. You can find areas like Features Collections, Trending Near You, New on Canva, and more. All of them are meant to give you ideas.

You can see the last shot if you pay for the service. This is where you'll find options like Brand Kit, Premium Content, and social media plans.

Now let's talk about the picture-making tools you can use. To start, choose one of the templates. We used an Instagram post. Keep in mind that not all templates can be used with a free account. Try to find templates that don't say "Pro" or "Paid." This picture lets you change any part of it by clicking on the words, pictures, background, or shapes. You can also move it around, and the app will help you line up things in the middle or with other things in the shot. The Undo and Redo buttons are in the upper left corner. They look like two round lines pointing in different directions. If you don't like any of the changes you made, click them. When you tap on a different part of the screen, you get a different set of choices. They can be found in the bar at the bottom of the screen. There is a "Replace" button on this picture. If you press it, you can add a picture from your phone's gallery, take a picture with your camera, or pick one by Canva.

On top of that, you can crop the picture; add colors and effects make it move, and more. To change something, tap a text box once and then press Edit. You can change the style, size, layout, and other things after that. The Nudge tool makes a big difference. There is a one-pixel step between each direction button press. This works more accurately than a touch screen. You can also add new things to the design by pressing the plus (+) button. You can change the template (which will replace the current template), add sound and pictures, change the background, and get to all of your files from that page.
It's time to use the picture (or movie) that you've changed everything about to make it perfect. To do that, press the buttons at the top of the screen. The down arrow saves the picture to your phone, and the up arrow lets you share it with other people. The Share button is great about the Canva app. When you're done with your picture, you can use WhatsApp or Slack to send it straight to work or friends. If you press the "Share" button, you can also post your picture straight to Instagram or TikTok. If you were on a PC, you would have to first move the picture to your phone. You can even set the post to go live on social media at a certain time if you have a Pro account.
Users can access the Canva app on both mobile and desktop devices thanks to its multipurpose design. In terms of basic functionality, both are the same, but the interface, usability, and features are very different. Knowing these differences can help you choose the best option for your needs or figure out how to improve your workflow when you switch between devices.
You can use a web browser or a desktop app to get to Canva on a laptop. This version has more advanced tools and a bigger area, which makes it perfect for designs with lots of small details. You can see your project more clearly because the screen is bigger, so you can work on complicated plans or manage many things at once. The desktop version is easy to use because it has a toolbar and a sidebar that nicely organizes all the features. This makes it easy to get to tools like editing text, making changes to images, and adding layers. You can drag and drop items without any problems, and using a mouse or keyboard makes things more precise, especially when resizing, cropping, or aligning things. The PC version is also better for doing more than one thing at once. It's easy for users to start and switch between multiple tabs or projects. This is helpful for managing big campaigns or working on designs that need to look the same in all formats. The desktop's ability to work with outside tools is another benefit. It's easy to share files from your computer, you can speed up tasks with shortcuts, and you can even connect to third-party software to do things like exporting or importing data. Desktop Canva also has powerful collaboration tools that let teams work on projects together in real-time, with notes and shared access, as long as everyone has a stable internet connection, which is usually possible on desktop computers.
The app for smartphones and tablets lets you use the mobile version of Canva, which is designed to be portable and easy to use. It's designed for quick changes, creating on the go, or handling simpler, smaller projects. The interface is small and designed to work well with touch screens. With just a few taps, you can add parts, change layouts, or add text. When working on designs with a lot of layers or small features, though, the smaller screen size can be a problem. On mobile devices, scrolling and zooming happen more often, and some users may find it harder to stay precise without a mouse or keyboard. There are some things that the mobile app can't do that it can't do with Canva. When compared to the desktop, advanced tools like background remover, animation effects, or multi-page browsing might not work as smoothly or be as easy to use. Mobile devices may not have as much storage space or faster working power as desktops, which can make uploading files a bit of a pain, especially for bigger projects. The mobile app, on the other hand, is great because it lets you quickly share or download designs directly to social media sites, email, or chat apps. This makes it a good choice for social media managers or users who need results right away.
Desktop computers usually process things faster, especially when working on projects with lots of layers, high-resolution pictures, or animation effects. Mobile devices, on the other hand, depend a lot on how fast the internet is and what the gadget can do. Tablets are good for people who need to work away from their desks but don't want to carry around a smartphone. They are small and light but have bigger screens than smartphones.
You can subscribe to Canva Pro either once a month or once a year to use it. The new Canva is better than the old one. For professional designers, it has a lot of features and functions that are made to meet their wants. For those who sign up for Canva Pro, there is a huge library of templates that can be used for many things, such as social media posts, slideshows, posters, and more. There is also a huge library of high-quality photos, videos, and music tracks that users can use to improve the look of their designs. Canva Pro is great because it has many tools that can help you get work done. Magic Resize is one of these. It lets people quickly change designs to fit different sizes without having to start from scratch. The Brand Kit tool lets users build and manage their brand's visual identity by putting all of their logos, colors, and fonts in one place. With Canva Pro, users can make changes to files and share them in real-time. This makes it great for groups working on projects together. Folders make it easy for users to organize their drawings, and Canva's cloud storage gives them unlimited room.
This is a helpful tool called Canva Magic Resize. It lets you quickly and easily changes the size of your designs for different platforms, so you don't have to start from scratch. This lets you make a set of pictures that all of your sites will use and they will all look the same. This is the way to do it.
The brand kit is in your Canva profile. In the left bar, there is a link that says "Brand." This will take you to the page with the image. In the top right corner of this page, there is an "Add new" button that you can use to make a new kit or go to an existing one. Here are two brand kits that I put together:

We can make a new kit by clicking "Add new" and then "Brand Kit." This is also where you can make brand templates that you can save and use again, which will help you stay on brand:

Right now, it's not important to change the name of your kit. After that, click Make. We now have a kit that is empty and ready to be filled:

From the "Get Started" button, you can go to "Quick Create" and make your first set of named templates. Let's add our picture by going down to "logo." If you made your own, that's great, but if you're just starting out, a template is better. The logo must be in the form of a picture to be added. You will need to download your image if you haven't already. Click the Share button at the top of the image and choose Download. The format will be set to PNG for you. After that, save it to your phone or computer. To add our logo, we need to go back to the brand kit we made earlier and find it under "Brand Logos." Click the plus sign to add it. It will now show up where the plus sign was. The brand kit now has your image in it. Now you can do the same thing with any other logos or sub-logos you have:

Now we'll add our brand colors. Did you make a note of your HEX numbers from the color list? You need them right now. I'm going to use the color scheme I made from a picture of a pink flower:

Click on the plus sign next to the Color palette to make a new color pattern. This means we can now add any color we want. Move the white circle around to change the color, or copy and paste your HEX code to get the exact color your brand needs. I copied and pasted all four of the hex numbers from my color scheme over. I did the same thing again and pressed the + sign to add each color. I've never seen this set of colors before.

When you click the plus sign at the top of the color palette area, you can add as many as you want. You can add as many as you need, say if you need to use different colors for different jobs.

In this last part, we'll look at adding our fonts. These are the three places where you can add your title, subtitle, and body fonts. The Canva drop-down menu lets you choose your type. If you click on each one, you can:

Do the same thing for all three boxes to add your brand's fonts. What if you can't find the font you need? If you have a Pro account, you can add these fonts to Canva:

Before you can send the font, you will need to make sure it is the right file type. Most of the time, this is an OTF or TTF file. These will be sent to you when you buy or download the source font. Click on "Upload a font" after you find the file. After that, it will be put here so you can use it. It will also show up in the list of fonts when you are drawing.
That's all there is to making a brand kit for Pro users. It's not possible for free users to get these choices. One thing you can do with the HEX numbers is add three colors to a palette. You can also use a Canva template to make your kit. Some search terms that will help you find templates are "Moodboard," "Brandboard," and "Brand kit." Choose the one that speaks to you, but keep in mind that you can change everything on it:

Pay close attention to both the moodboard and the brand board; they each have their own parts. Label templates for Brand Boards will also have font choices and sometimes sub mark spots:

This template is what I chose to show you how it looks:

This template has a number of different fonts, color rings, and picture blocks. To change any of the pictures, either add your own to Canva or use one of the ones that are already there and drag it into the empty space. It will take the place of any pictures that are already there. You can add your HEX numbers when you click on a color circle. You can also enter your HEX code if you click on the plus sign next to the color:

Last but not least, you can change the style to match your brand. Click on the text box and then use the drop-down menu to change the font. You can pick from a lot of free fonts. You can also change the text to the name of the font:

This is the coolest way to put together your brand kit. That you can print out and put up. As your business grows and your brand changes, you can make changes to the template and print it again. When you're making designs for your business, though, these options on the left won't show up. These will only be in your account if you have Pro and have set up the brand kit.
It's hard and important to make posts for social media that people will want to read. Making sure it goes live at the best time for your fans is just as important. It is now very easy to do this with Canva's Content Planner. That way, you can schedule your posts for the best times, days, and weeks ahead of time and keep track of how many views, clicks, likes, and comments they get. Make a plan for how you will use social media. This will help you do well on it.
You probably already know how to use Canva to make video and picture posts that look great on social media. In the past, you could download your pictures and then post them on a social networking site or a tool for making plans for the next day. This new habit will save you a lot of time because it lets you plan, organize, and even post your content right from Canva. When you use the content planner that comes with Canva, you can design, share, and look at stats all from the same place.
You should know that the Content Planner comes with Canva Pro. When you become a Canva Pro member, you can get the Background Remover and the Magic Switch. People really like these two tools, and they save them a lot of time. Canva Pro is free to try for 30 days to see if you like everything it has to offer.
On the home page of Canva, click "Content Planner" to get to the calendar. Here is a list of what you're going to post on social media over the next few weeks. There are already a lot of well-known cyberdates from all over the world. Get ideas for posts and ways to share your voice in hashtags that might become famous and get a lot of attention. If you go to "filters" and uncheck the "social media holidays" box, these will go away. You'll start over after this. You can also add birthdays, holidays, and events that are important to your business in your area.
Setting up times for things is very simple. In the Content Planner, find a date on your calendar and click the "+" sign. This is where you can see your most recent work, begin a new design from scratch, or use a template. To use a picture that has already been made, just click on it, choose the channel, and write a description. Set it to happen right away or save it as a draft to finish later. Your post can be changed or taken down at any time if you decide to.
Click "new" and then "post." There are a lot of templates to choose from, which makes it easier to write material. With the Magic Switch Tool (opens in a new tab or window), you can change their sizes so that they work on any machine. That's right, you can start over with a new picture. You can change the colors, add new text, and make the template your own in any way you like. After that, it's time to make plans. After that, all I have to do is click "share" and then "share on social." Choose where you want to post it. Last, give your post a title, change the date if needed, and either plan it or save it for later.
You can remove the backgrounds of up to 500 shots every 24 hours. Right now, Background Remover can only be used on pictures that are less than 9MB in size. There will be no background in any picture you share that is bigger than 10MP. It will be shrunk down to 10MP. You can get rid of the backgrounds on pictures you add to "Project" files. But you won't be able to use the Erase and Restore brushes. You can find out more about it on Canva Picture Maker.
To remove a background on a desktop computer in the Canva Editor, simply:
To remove a background on your mobile in the Canva Editor, simply:
You can only remove backgrounds from movies that are less than 90 seconds long at the moment. If you edit a video in Canva, this tool won't work. You'd have to get it again and upload it. It's also not possible to share movies from your phone's Camera Roll or Gallery. Instead, you need to use the Uploads tab.
To remove the background from a video on your desktop computer, simply:
To remove the background from a video on your mobile, simply:
These tools can only be found on canva.com and the PC app for now.
Once you know how to use them, the Background Remover tool lets you try out different backgrounds that fit your brand and style or stand out from them. It's not enough to take your friend out of a picture for social media to get rid of the background. It's also important to make sure that the people you want to see your project can see the pictures and designs you've made.