Top 40 incredible Canva Tips and Tricks in 2022 (most updated)

Canva is one of the most popular and handy tools for visual storytellers. In Canva there are multiple ways to do your design effectively. From bloggers to web designers all are used Canva to design their templates, social media videos, web design, and many more. Fortunately, you have tons of materials within a single place to flawlessly create your dream design.

But you should familiar with effective shortcuts and tips and tricks to become a Canva expert. In this creative blog post, I will share the most tremendous and time-saving Canva tips and shortcuts that will help you to design super-fast at the Canva workspace.

Useful Canva Keyboard shortcuts:

Add a line: L

Get a Rectangle: R

For Bold text: Ctrl + B

For Italic: Ctrl + I

Underline text: Ctrl + U

Turn into Capital letter: Ctrl + Shift + K

Duplicate an element: Ctrl + D or Alt+ Drag right mouse

Bring element forward: Ctrl + ]

Send element backward: Ctrl + [

Group elements: Ctrl + G

For full screen mode: Ctrl + Alt + P

To collapse sidebar: Ctrl + /

1.???Resizing the elements:

If you want to resize text or image in the Canva. You can do it by holding Alt or option (for Mac) and simply dragging the right button. You can easily resize it according to your need. It helps to maintain the symmetry of the design. For example; you can make a square and it is will not become a rectangle.

2.???Adding shadows to elements and images:

You can easily add a shadow effect to your text by simply clicking the shadow style at workspace. You can also add a shadow effect on the elements and photos. To do so, you should select an image or element and then click the edit image option. Search the shadow feature then select the drop tab. It will automatically add a shadow to the surrounding of the element. You can play with the shadow effects such as offset, angle, transparency, blur, and color options to fit with the elements. It also works on the Canva elements.

3.???Quickly add images from the folder:

You can directly dragging an image on the page from the desktop folder. This helps you to save a lot of time and effort.

4.???Image backdrop effect:

You can add backdrop effects to images. At first select the images then select backdrop tap from shadows features. Then a shadow effect is created below the images. Select the option on the backdrop tab. You can play around with diverse options to customize the backdrop shadow.

5.???Remove background:

Unfortunately, this feature is available only Canva pro version. But if you have student mail, you can get the Canva pro feature by enrolling GitHub student pack. For image background remove, you should select the image and then select the edit image option. Again select the Background removal tool. The AI tool helps to remove background within a few seconds.

6.???Adding interactive charts and graphs:

Canva has tremendously massive numbers of customizable charts and graphs. You can find area charts, bar graphs, comparison charts, donut charts, pie charts, T-chart, and many more chart categories.

First, you should select the charts feature then select your desired chart category. You can customize the chart colors, fonts, and backgrounds with a simple drag and drop option.

7.Adding Brand Logos:

You can easily add a top brand logo to the Canva workspace. Simply select the Brandfetch feature. Then search for your desired brand name and simply select it. It will automatically appear in the workspace.

8.???Draw and paint in Canva:

You can draw and paint in Canva. First, you should select Draw (Beta) option. Then select the pen or marker. You also found a Glow pen and highlighter option there. You can also increase the size or transparency and change the color.

9.???Add interactive Emoji:

At Canva there are tons of Emoji are available. Emoji’s are a wonderful way to display emotion. You should simply select the Emoji tab. Then choose the Emoji from tons of various Emoji icons.

10.???Add Embedded YouTube Video:

Canva is very handy to add an embedded YouTube video. Simply select the YouTube tab at Canva. Then search for the desired video and click it, you will see the magic.

11.???Add Cartoon characters: ?

You can add interactive Cartoon characters at Canva. Simply choose the Bitmoji tab. Then search for the desired characters and click it. It will automatically add characters to the workspace.

12.???Import images from Google Photos and Drive:

?You can easily import images from Google Photos and Google Drive. You need to connect with Google Drive or photos with a Canva account. Then you can import images or videos from the Google server to Canva directly.

13.???Turn photos into paintings:

Canva uses AI-powered artistic styles to your photos to make them paintings through the Prisma app. You should import your image. Then select the Edit image tab. There found the Prisma feature option. You can play around on several options such as Camelcade, Wind, Passion fruit, Strom, and much more too artistic your images.

14.???Color mix on your images:

Another amazing features are available at Canva pro named the Color mix. To give a color mix effect on images you should select the color mix effect from the edit image tab. Then choose the various effect such as Rainbow, Arctic, Marmalade, Marine, and many more to beautify your images.

15.???Duotone effect on Canva:

In Photoshop there are tedious steps to follow to provide a duotone effect on images. But in Canva there is a super effortless way to add the duotone effect. You can find the duotone effect from the edit image tab. Choose from several effects such as Cherry, Pop, Violet, Mustard, Amber, and many more effects for your image.

16.???Turn image blur:

To blur your image choose the Pixelate feature from the edit image option. There you can find several options such as Pixel, Micro, Grain, and many more to blur your images. You can also play around by clicking the options button for play around to click the options button for radial or vertical blur.

17.???Vision simulation at images:

To add a vision simulation effect choose the vision simulator from the edit image tab. You can play around with various effects in the simulator tab.

18.???Face retouch effect:

To add a face retouch feature select Face retouch effect from the edit image tab. You can add auto-enhance, smothering the skin, and whiten teeth effect from the face retouch tab.

19.???Liquify images:

Select Liquify feature from the edit image tab. Then play around on various features.

20.???Paint effect on image:

Select paint effects from the edit image tab. Then play around on various effects such as Mosaic, Windel, and many more.

21.???Slicing the image:

Select the slice option from the edit image tab. Then play around with various slicing features on your images.

22.???Letter mosaic on image:

?Select letter mosaic from the edit image option. It will add numerous alphabets to your images. You can play around with the various feature.

?23.???Edgy digital feel on image:

You can add a futuristic psychedelic effect to the image. Select Trippy effect from the edit image tab. Play around on various riddle experiences such as Split, radiate, and many more

24.???Lo-fi monitor feels on image:

?Select screen feature from the edit image option. Then play around on various analog Lo-fi monitors to feel the effect on the image.

25.???Using filters on images:

To provide a cute and elegant look you can play around with filter effects on the images. Select filter effect from the edit image tab. There are several effects to provide cool looking on images.

26.???Add frames to the image:

You can add various monitor frames to the image. Select the frames from edit image tab then play around on different monitors such as laptops, and Phones to customize your images.

27.???Smart Mockups:

You can check the real-world project by adding your task on Smart Mockups. Simply choose Smart Mockups from the edit image tab. Then choose different category mockups to check the fitness at the different platforms of your products.

28.???Add a QR code on design:

Canva's URL generator are extremely useful for making a business card, flyer, and invitation card. First, go to the left sidebar and select QR code Generator. Then add the URL to your address, website, or company brand. This QR code can be adjustable to your design.

29.???Add clickable links to PDFs:

Adding links on e-books, and PDFs are super easier on the Canva. Follow the following steps for making the clickable link. Choose the text you wish to add the link to. Click the hyperlink icon on the top-right side. Type the URL of your destination website.

But hyperlinks are only workable for PDF, not any other format.

30.???Animation at the design:

You can easily animate elements. After importing the design, you can find the animate option on the middle top side of the workspace. Play around with various animations on design.

31.???Add a Gradient on Background:

Canva does not directly offer a Gradient effect on the background. But you can use various interactive Gradient elements on the design background.?Search for the Gradient box in the elements tab. You can decrease the transition or change the position of the Gradient. Filter out the Gradient color through the edit image tab.

32.???Curved and other text effect:

Curved text and other text effects are great ways to make the design interesting. Write text on the workspace. Select the effects ?tab on the right side corner. Choose the Curve feature from the shape option. You can increase or decrease the Curve on the Curve intensity feature. You can also play around on various text-style features at Canva.

33.???Using rulers to adjust design elements:

Rulers and margins are effective to adjust the design elements. You can find out the rulers and margins on the file tab. You can also check the Print bleed from there. Print bleed helps during printing to correctly print out.

34.???Live collaboration and commenting:

Canva is super convenient for team cooperation. You can add artists who want to collaborate through sharing invitation links. They can also be commenting during working on the workspace.

35.???Use Logo maker for professional Logos:

You can make professional Brands Logos on Canva. Simply search for the Logo on the search bar option on the Home page. Then customize the logo according to your Brand features.

36.???Creating Highlight effect for YouTube Thumbnail:

Adding a highlight effect is trending for fellow YouTubers. You can instantly add a highlight effect to images. First, choose the image. Then remove Background by BG remove tool.

Then select drop effect from the shadows tab. It will add a highlight effect surrounding the images.

37.???Record yourself on Canva:

You can record yourself on Canva. Simply make the workspace on Canva. Then select upload media from the right top sidebar. There select the Record yourself option. Then select the camera and microphone to record yourself.

38.???Create a Basic website through Canva:

You can find basic website templates on Canva. Simply select any design templates from the website templates under business templates. Now you can customize, add elements, images and add URLs on the Landing page. Finally, download the Landing page through the select publish option.

39.???Canva Desktop version:

Canva is now available for the Desktop version. Download the Desktop version from the Get the Canva apps option under profile tap. The desktop app is convenient and more flexible than Canva online. But you should still be connected to the internet to run the Desktop app.

40.???Brand kit for streamline designs:

A brand kit is an excellent feature for adding your identity to a design. First head over to the Brand kit tab from the logos tab at left sidebar. Then add your favorite Brand color, text styles, fonts, and logos. You can add the Brand kit at design directly.

Bonus:

Making Mind Map and Infographics:

Mind maps and info-graphics are a wonderful way to convey your didactic message to the audience. In Canva you find tons of Mind maps and infographic templates. Simply search Mind map or infographics on the home page. You can customize these templates for making interactive designs.

Conclusion: Canva is a great way and quick alternative to Photoshop. Still, there are limitations such elements are public and anyone can use them, and templates appear generic. But there are 75+ million photos and videos and 0.4 million+ templates available at Canva pro. So, it is efficient to learn and work on Canva. You can learn various topics and advanced skills on the Canva blog and Canva Design School.

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