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How to Create Presentations in Canva

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Canva recently introduced new tools to create docs, whiteboards, videos, websites, and presentations. As such, you no longer need to rely on traditional software solutions like Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Keynote to create an upcoming business presentation. You can easily create presentations in Canva using its familiar suite of editing tools.

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Canva offers real-time collaboration, several export options, a present tool, AI add-ons, and much more to make a professional PPT. Canva also lets you make instant presentations with pre-filed slides. Without further ado, let’s get started.

Pick Up an Aspect Ratio and Template

Before you start, make sure to pick a relevant aspect ratio for your presentation. If it’s a traditional PPT, go with a 16:9 aspect ratio. If you plan to show your PPT on mobile, use the 9:16 aspect ratio.

Tablet users can start with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Canva also offers some ready-to-use templates to get started. We highly recommend starting with a template to save some time.

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You can also filter templates via style, theme, feature, and color. For example, you can check company, marketing, corporate, marketing, school, and other templates. Most templates are free to use, while some may require a Canva Premium subscription.  

Under templates, you also find an option to create instant presentations. You can enter a prompt and check Canva’s suggestions to get started.

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Customize a Page With Editing Features

Once you pick up a template, you have the option to add all pages to your presentations. You can click ‘Apply all pages’ and check every slide at the bottom. You can always select a slide and hit delete to remove it from your presentation.

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Canva lets you change every aspect of the template with different text styles, filters, and image editing tools. You can change color, tweak transparency, copy style, and more.

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We suggest spending some time with editing tools to customize your Canva presentation and add some personal touches.

Add Graphics, Stickers, and Images

Your presentation will not seem as interesting without graphics, stickers, images, and videos. Unlike Google Slides or PowerPoint, you don’t need to import media files to Canva to complete your slides. You can easily add relevant elements from the sidebar.

Step 1: Open a slide in your Canva presentation.

Step 2: Select Elements from the sidebar. Add graphics, icons, stickers, tables, videos, and more.

Step 3: You can explore the AI image generator and turn your creative ideas into images and videos with a single click.

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You can add simple descriptions and even turn generated images into videos. Canva also offers a long list of graphics packs in several categories. The possibilities are endless here. It’s up to you to make a compelling slide using useful tools.

Tweak Page Animation

Once you create a page, tweak its animation to make a smooth transition between pages.

Step 1: Select a slide in Canva.

Step 2: Click Animate at the top.

Step 3: Check basic, exaggerated, photo movement, and other animation types from the left sidebar.

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You can also tweak the animation intensity, which is great.

Add Presenter Notes

Do you plan to present your Canva PPT on a video conference? You can add notes to each slide so they appear during the Presenter view (more on that later).

When you create a PPT, select a slide and hit Notes at the bottom. Enter your notes that you want to remember or talk about during a video meeting.

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Collaborate and Edit in Real Time

Similar to Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva lets you share and edit a presentation in real time. You can take inputs from your colleagues and create a share-worthy presentation in no time.

Step 1: When you are done making changes to your presentation, click Share at the top.

Step 2: Enter people, groups, or your team. Expand the collaboration link menu and select Anyone with the link.

Step 3: Expand the permission menu and select Can edit.

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You can also share a link with view or comment-only permission. Select the Copy link and share it with your co-workers.

Enable Presenter View

Presenter view is a thoughtful touch from Canva to give presentations over a Google Meet or Teams call.

You can open a presentation in Canva and select Present at the top. Click Presenter View and check two windows opening up on your computer.

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One window shows your presentation with notes open on the sidebar. Another window displays the current slide you are sharing with others over a call.

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Download and Share Your Presentation

As expected, Canva gives several options to share and export your presentation. When you complete your presentation, click Share in the top-right corner and expand Download.

You can convert a presentation to PDF, PPTX (Microsoft PowerPoint compatible), MP4, JPG, PNG and SVG formats. Check our dedicated post if you wish to print your Canva presentation .

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Use Canva Like a Pro

Canva has done a solid job, granting users access to rich tools to create a convincing presentation. We can’t wait to see how the Australian startup enhances our PPT experience with AI features in the future. Speaking of which, we would love to see a feature similar to ‘Design Ideas from Microsoft PowerPoint’ on Canva. Do let us know if you use Canva for presentations in the comments below.

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Last updated on 07 January, 2024

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Make visually appealing presentations that'll stand out among others using Canva.

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Canva, a graphic design platform, is gaining a lot of traction as a design tool. Its basic premise – it’s just as easy to use for non-designers. You don’t need to be an expert in graphic designing to use Canva, and that is one of the main reasons behind its popularity.

With design becoming one of the hottest commodities for just about every field, Canva makes it accessible to everyone. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a marketer, influencer, or a blogger, you can use Canva to make fetching content for social media, posters, graphics, design your own business cards even. If you’ve got even a little eye for design, Canva can help you cut down on the costs of hiring professional designers.

But did you know you can also use it to make just as engaging and stimulating presentations? Whether you want to make presentations for a professional environment or personal use (like a birthday surprise), Canva Presentations have got you covered. Let’s dive right into it!

Getting Started

Canva offers a web app you can immediately start using on your desktop without having to download anything. Unfortunately, the web app is your only option as there is no desktop app. So you need an internet connection to work with Canva as it stores all your work on its servers.

Canva also has a mobile app for iPhone and Android, which you can use on the go. But when getting started, using the web app is the best course of action.

Go to canva.com and create a free account. Click the ‘Sign Up’ button to create a new account.

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You can sign up with your Google account, Facebook account, or your email address.

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Canva has a freemium structure, so you can use it for free with limited features or get a Pro or Enterprise subscription for complete access. It also offers a 30-day free trial to its Pro features, so you can try it out before deciding whether you want to convert to a paid user.

Now, from the Canva home page, click the ‘Presentations’ button under the Design anything banner. If you can’t find the option, you can also search for ‘Presentation’ from the search bar.

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There are plenty of size options to choose from when creating a presentation. Let’s stick with the standard size ‘1920 x 1080 px’ here.

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One of the things that makes Canva so easy to use for everyone is the sheer number of templates. The assortment of templates in existence ensures that you’ll find something to match your needs. But if not, you can also start with a blank slate and create your presentation from scratch.

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For this guide, we are selecting a template for the presentation. Before selecting a template, you can see what it has to offer by clicking the three-dot menu and selecting ‘Preview this template’.

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Click ‘Use this template’ to select the template if you like it or go back and select another.

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Editing the Presentation

The template will load into the editing interface. Canva has an eerily easy editing interface. Let’s navigate the interface first. Below the slide is the thumbnail view where you can see all the slides in thumbnails side by side.

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To turn off the thumbnail view, click the on/ off toggle (arrow).

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Click the grid view button to switch views.

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The grid view is helpful when there are a lot of slides in your presentation. Using grid view, you can get an overview of them all. You can also rearrange the slides by dragging and dropping slides into a new position. Click the ‘Grid View’ button again to switch back.

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Click the ‘Notes’ option to add notes to the presentation that you can use for reference while presenting.

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The name of the presentation can be edited from the top-most toolbar.

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Now, on the left is the toolbar that houses all the tools for editing the design elements in the presentation.

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When you’re using a template, almost all of the elements can be selected and edited. You can delete an element, change color, font (for text). To select an element, hover over it. The part of that element will be highlighted in blue. Click it to select it.

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Another toolbar will appear above the slide with editing options specific to the element you have selected. Depending on the element, you can change it’s color, font, font size.

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When you click the color option, a palette for document colors will appear above, followed by available default colors. For free users, only limited color options are available. If you have a Brand Kit (available only for Canva Pro users), that palette will also appear here.

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Click on the ‘Elements’ option on the left toolbar to add elements like photos, videos, graphics, audio, charts, etc. to your presentation.

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To add photos, videos, or audio from your computer, click the ‘Uploads’ button. Then, click the ‘Upload media’ button to select content. Any media you previously uploaded will also be available here.

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You can also add animations to individual elements or the entire page. Select an element and click the ‘Animate’ button.

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‘Element animations’ will open. To switch to page animations, click the ‘Page Animations’ tab.

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Presenting your Presentation

Once your presentation is complete comes the main part – presenting it. Canva offers a lot of options for your finished presentation. You can present it right from Canva or publish or download it for various platforms.

To publish it elsewhere or download it, click the ‘three-dot’ menu on the top-right corner.

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A list of options will appear. You can download it onto your computer, or as a PowerPoint presentation, share a link to the presentation, publish it as a website, embed it on your website, and much more. You can also record it while presenting with a voiceover.

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To present straight from Canva, click the ‘Present’ button.

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Click the drop-down menu below ‘Type’ and select how you want to present it.

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There are three options to choose from: ‘Standard’ – where you present at your own pace, ‘Autoplay’ – where the presentation advances automatically, and ‘Presenter View’ – where you can view your notes and upcoming slides, but the rest of the people cannot. Presenter View is best used when you’re presenting on a projector.

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After selecting the type, click the ‘Present’ button.

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Bonus Tips for your Presentation

While presenting the presentation on Canva, you can add special effects to enhance the performance with some keyboard shortcuts. All you need to do is press the associated key with each effect to bring it into action. Press the same key to stop it. You can also press multiple keys to add 2 or more special effects. With these effects, your presentation is bound to stand out to your audience and be memorable.

Drumroll : Add a drumroll before a slide by pressing the key ‘D’ before a big reveal.

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Confetti : Add a shower of confetti to celebrate something with the key ‘C’ .

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Countdown : Add a countdown from ‘1-9’ by pressing one of the keys.

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Quiet : Bring a 🤫 emoji to screen to hush your audience with the ‘Q’ key.

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Bubbles : Press down the ‘O’ key to bring bubbles on the screen.

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Blur : Build tension and add drama to the atmosphere by blurring the screen with the key ‘B’.

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Presentations are a huge part of professional life, whether you’re presenting to your clients, doing a webinar, promoting your brand, to name a few. With Canva, you can make presentations that’ll leave a long-lasting impact but won’t take long to make.

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13 Best Canva Presentation Templates

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If you are someone who has been curious about digital or graphic design, you probably have heard of Canva . It has become trendy over the past few years as it is one of the best graphic design platforms that serve both designers and non-beginners.

My name is Kerry and I have been dabbling in graphic design and digital art for years. I have been using Canva as a main platform for designing and am extremely familiar with the program, best practices for using it, and tips to make creating with it even easier! In doing so, I have researched and explored all of the subscription plans to find the benefits of each.

In this post, I’ll highlight some of the best premade presentation templates that you can find one Canva. If you are looking to save time or just try out a new design (that you didn’t have to create!), there are plenty to choose from directly from their library. 

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  • In order to find presentation templates, simply search for the keyword “presentation” in the search bar on the main Canva homepage and it will bring you to a selection of templates.
  • You can narrow down styles on the left side of the screen where users can check off specific styles such as minimalist, floral, corporate, and clean. 
  • Any template that has a crown attached to it is only available in a Canva Pro or Canva for Teams paid subscription account. 

Anyone who is already on the Canva platform or anyone who needs to create a professional presentation should take advantage of the premade templates because they are such an asset that will save you time and give you design ideas that you may not have had before! 

While the premade templates vary in the number of slides that are available, you can always duplicate slides to make your presentation longer. In addition, users have the ability to add additional elements, change the layout of slides, and further customize each of these slides with relevant information.

10 Best Free Canva Presentation Templates

Now that you know a little bit more about Canva’s library of premade presentation templates, I picked out some of the best ones to use (of all different styles!). 

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  • Great for : A minimalist and clean presentation with earth tones and nature-inspired elements to keep things clean and simple. 
  • Number of Slides: 10
  • Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAFCq5Xx_Fg-floral-feminine-calm-self-introduction-presentation/

This elegant and neutral presentation template is an excellent choice for anyone who is looking to add some beautiful and calming earth tones to their presentation. The minimalist designs with floral accents provide a quaint touch and keep this template fresh. 

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  • Great for : A business presentation that combines futuristic elements and graphics.
  • Number of Slides: 15
  • Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAE-k_X3LEI-blue-modern-technology-business-presentation/  

Looking for a futuristic pop of color? This modern technology-themed template will fit your needs if you want to capture your audience’s attention without overwhelming them with too many graphics. The designs that are available within this presentation keep things consistent and captivating.

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  • Great for : A presentation that combines classic and modernism to create a pristine and standout display of information.
  • Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAFGSt9RzFo-grey-and-yellow-minimal-modern-company-profile-presentation/  

This template maintains a classic yet modern look as its color scheme of gray, yellow, and black creates a seamless and consistent look throughout the template. It is a bold and fresh template that gives off a modern yet classic design and it is a great choice for those in a modern work environment.

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  • Great for : A structured presentation that truly highlights information and content paired with accents of color. 
  • Number of Slides: 27
  • Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/templates/EADj1N5FEn4-green-and-white-basic-cell-theory-and-structure-biology-education-presentation/  

Don’t worry! While this template is aptly named “Basic Cell Theory”, users do not have to stay within the biology realm to use it. I love the clean and structured design of the 27 pages of this template which allow for some color pop but also keeps the content at the forefront of the presentation. 

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  • Great for : A minimalist and rustic presentation that doesn’t distract audiences with overwhelming graphics or added elements. 
  • Number of Slides: 7
  • Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAE52MR2DGE-brown-monochrome-simple-minimalist-presentation-template/  

Another minimalist template for you, but this time it is a more rustic design with tones of brown and beige. While this grouping of slides isn’t as varied as others within this article, I love that the designers focused on priority slides, which is perfect for those who want to create a direct presentation without all of the extras! 

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  • Great for : Fun and vibrant presentations that pair well with the rainbow colors on each of the slides. 
  • Number of Slides: 16
  • Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/templates/EAEc1_ycIss-orange-blue-simple-gradients-financial-technology-fintech-technology-presentation/  

If you are someone who is looking for a colorful palette and wants to wake up your audience so that they can pay attention to your presentation, this rainbow template is an excellent choice! 

I love the gradient choices and throughout the sixteen different slides, you will be sure to find the layout that is best for all types of information, graphics, and content. 

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  • Great for : Serious business proposals and those who appreciate geometric features and architectural elements.  
  • Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAE9p5ju0ms-navy-modern-company-profile-presentation/  

With the geometric designs and darker color scheme, this presentation template is a strong contender for business. The frames included in the slides are easily adjusted so that your customized photos can fit within them – highlighting visuals that go well with text information. 

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  • Great for : A nostalgic and quaint presentation that includes whimsical elements that add a playful element to your presentation. 
  • Number of Slides: 18
  • Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAFOkyX8GpE-black-and-white-pastel-scrapbook-company-profile-presentation/  

This is a whimsical choice for those who may be looking to create a presentation with a nostalgic or more DIY feel to it. 

There are 18 different pages in this template, which allows users to find the best slides for their information. The modern black and white color scheme plus scrapbook-type elements combine business with a lighter tone. 

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  • Great for : A classic presentation that doesn’t distract with colorful elements. For those who want to have a stark contrast between included content and the design.
  • Number of Slides: 12
  • Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/templates/EADyrPiSO34-black-and-white-minimalist-commercial-real-estate-architecture-presentation/  

A classic presentation that is sure to showcase that you mean business. The heavy darker colors set the tone that allows any included content, images, or writing to become the prominent feature of the slide. 

This is a great choice for those who are looking for a professional design and do not want to spend tons of money having someone else create it for them! 

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  • Great for : Playful presentations that incorporate colorful elements or fun ideas.
  • Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAE73KIk9P0-boost-playful-abstract-creative-presentation/  

For the creatives out there, this template with fifteen slides is an excellent choice if you are looking to showcase products, information, or photos that you want to pop. 

In contrast to the darker color scheme that was in the template above, this one has the same effect with a lighter and more fun style!

3 Best Premium Presentation Templates for Canva Pro Users

While Canva does offer thousands of fantastic presentation templates in their free plan, I have some of my top choices that can be found in the library for Canva Pro and Canva for Teams members. 

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  • Great for : Any elegant and classic presentations that require added finesse.  
  • Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAFNDZnRjr4-dark-green-and-cream-vintage-classy-interior-and-home-presentation/  

The borders and corner graphics within this template are beautiful, as they give a feel of elegance and style. The contrast of the evergreen background with the light yellow accents allows for any content that is placed on these slides to find a spot that is sure to capture the attention of viewers. 

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  • Great for : A minimalist and clean presentation with black and white tones to keep the information simple. 
  • Number of Slides: 20
  • Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAFKByjS5Yw-modern-minimalist-architecture-portfolio-presentation/  

Another black and white themed presentation for you, but this one is sure to fit your needs. Minimalist, classic and stunning makes your content stand out in this professional and artsy-looking presentation template. 

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  • Great for : Those who want to create a lighthearted presentation that includes colorful components without it becoming overwhelming. 
  • Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/templates/EAE79wOx9uw-light-pink-coral-modern-elegance-persuading-mom-get-a-pet-mother-s-day-presentation/  

Okay. So the title of this one is funny as it is a persuasive presentation to get a pet. Don’t worry. You do not have to keep any of the pre-inserted content and can theme this presentation to your liking. 

What is great about this template is that throughout its 12 slides, there is a beautiful sherbert gradient applied to the background that is calming yet adds a bit of color! 

It really doesn’t matter if you have a free or paid Canva plan because with both there are so many different presentation templates that you can use to create beautiful and captivating designs. 

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Creating the perfect presentation design is a challenge that speakers often aim to achieve, only to find themselves lacking graphic design knowledge. Although high-tier options like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator help users worldwide to put their ideas into pixels, the reality is they are not user-friendly interfaces for people outside the graphic design industry, namely business professionals, marketers, and educators. Hence, the need to find an alternative for making powerful graphics to use in our presentations – and here’s where Canva comes into the picture.

This web-based graphic design tool has quickly become the preferred choice of teachers, social media influencers, and small business owners due to its free-tier plans and pro plans at a convenient subscription-based fee. 

In this article, we will see how to use Canva presentation in PowerPoint and how to export Canva to PPT, to create visually appealing presentations.

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Canva vs. Microsoft PowerPoint: Pros and Cons for Presenters

Designing with canva, how to export a canva presentation to powerpoint, how to use canva-made graphics in powerpoint, final words.

Although presenters often see Canva as an alternative to PowerPoint, the reality is that they differ in one single aspect: Canva is a graphic design tool, whereas PowerPoint is a presentation design software. Some of the tools available in PowerPoint are not there in Canva, and vice versa.

Canva vs PowerPoint

Going into more technical aspects, here are the Pros and Cons of working with either software as a presenter.

Pros of Canva as a Presentation Tool

User-friendly interface.

Canva’s drag-and-drop feature makes it easy for non-designers to create presentations by using its library of shapes, graphics, text styles, and other resources.

Wide Range of Templates

It offers a vast library of Canva templates, which can be easily customized in their online editor, saving time on design. There’s a con associated with this point, which we shall discuss later.

Magic Studio for Canva was released mid-Q3 this year with the idea of powering designs with AI tools. This tool is available in Canva search features and in the editor at the bottom right corner, which features the list options:

  • AI text generation
  • Suggested graphics to match your design
  • Suggested photos to match your design

Collaboration Feature

Allows multiple users to simultaneously work on the same presentation, which is great for small team projects. Compared with PowerPoint, it does not require all users to be Premium to collaborate online.

Web-Based Platform

Being an online platform, it allows users to work from any device with Internet access without needing software installation. This particularly helps users with legacy computers who cannot install current versions of Microsoft Office. 

Integrated Stock Library

Provides access to a broad selection of stock photos, illustrations, and icons within the platform. Just like with the Canva templates, there’s also a con to this point.

Customization Options

Users can upload images and fonts, enabling brand consistency across presentations. Note: The upload fonts feature is only available for Canva Pro users.

Photo Editing and Animation Features

Canva lets users tweak their graphics with simple-to-use controls. These options help us to adjust opacity, apply photo filters, add animation effects, add bevels and shadows, and more.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Can export presentations to various formats (as a PDF document, as a video presentation in MP4 format, or even as images), making them viewable on different devices and platforms. The export options allow us to post directly into social media, create printables, post to the web, etc. While some export formats require an upgrade to a Canva Pro subscription (like the ability to export to SVG format), the basic export features are enough for simple presentations and beginners.

Cons of Canva as a Presentation Tool

Limited offline functionality.

Requires an internet connection for full functionality, which can be a limitation in areas with poor connectivity, for business people working on an airline flight, while using Airplane mode, or for people traveling in other zones without Internet access.

Fewer Animation and Transition Options

Unlike PowerPoint, the available options for animations and transitions are limited. Users can find this reiterative, which may be unappealing to using these effects in our presentations. 

Premium Content

Although the Canva library is extensive in terms of assets, the reality is that most of these elements are only available for premium users. This applies to templates, shapes, images (mostly), and exporting options. Resizing the graphics you create in Canva to repurpose your design is only available to premium users.

Template Overuse

Popular templates can be overused, making presentations look similar to many others. This is of particular interest to business professionals, as people tend to easily associate some designs as being made with Canva.

Design Decisions

Unlike using a PowerPoint template , you have to work your way with Canva content, as the PPT templates tend to be quite generic and do not offer tools for data representation. Consequently, you have to know how and where to introduce those elements on your own rather than working with a presentation template that already assigned the space for such graphics.

Lack of Advanced Multimedia Integration

Integrating complex multimedia elements like videos is not as seamless as in some desktop applications. You won’t find options to link to source elements; you need to upload the content to your personal Canva library and manually add the resource to the slide. Presenters can also lose third-party integrations via plugins for some multimedia resources.

Pros of PowerPoint as a Presentation Tool

Widespread use and familiarity.

PowerPoint is the leading market tool for presentations, making most audiences and presenters are familiar with it at a basic operational level. This can help us to outsource technical issues quickly rather than aiming to use web-based interfaces to share Canva-created content.

Offline Access

PowerPoint can be used offline, which is ideal for people traveling, areas where the Internet connection is unreliable, or simply because we want to focus on creating the slides rather than facing distractions via the Internet.

Integration with Other Microsoft Office Tools

Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft products like Excel and Word, making it easy to import data and documents. This is ideal for creating complex graphics for data representation, where the content can be synced, importing databases, working with Gantt Charts in software like Microsoft Project, and more.

Also, Microsoft PowerPoint has the same text editing capabilities as Microsoft Word – a striking contrast with Canva’s limited features.

Templates and Design Options

This is PowerPoint’s forte: the capability of using third-party presentation templates, like the ones provided by SlideModel . Users can buy pre-designed slide decks from professional vendors and ease the need to make design-related decisions. On top of that, Microsoft already includes some basic templates with its 365 subscription.

Advanced Features

Offers a broad range of features, including detailed animations and transitions, which can enhance presentations. For example, the ability to work with SVG graphics allows presentation designers to make pixel-perfect presentations without losing image quality. This is available to all users, unlike Canva, which requires a subscription to unlock certain elements.

Multimedia Capabilities

Supports embedding of various multimedia elements like audio, video, and images directly into presentations. You can use hyperlinks to embed content or work with third-party plugins for specific tasks.

Extensive Support and Resources

As a long-established tool, users can find tutorials everywhere, support communities, and additional resources available online.

Cons of PowerPoint for Presenters

Some features can be complex to use, and the interface may be overwhelming for new users. In particular, this is linked to editing PowerPoint Shapes and graphs, working with Slide Master , applying advanced animation effects and so on.

Unlike Canva or Google Slides, PowerPoint requires purchasing Office 365 or a standalone license.

Heavy Files

PowerPoint files, especially those with multimedia content, can become large and difficult to share via email. As a side effect, those heavy files can be complicated to handle in computers that lack sufficient RAM and processing power. Moreover, they require significant free disk space on your PC.

Time-Consuming

Creating a high-quality presentation with custom animations and graphics can be time-consuming. That’s the reason why we highly recommend users work their way with PowerPoint templates, and mix and match designs to create a unique slide deck .

Learning Curve

Users need to invest time in learning the software to fully utilize its advanced features. This applies to both acquiring the knowledge and practicing the skills you learned. And still, for some users, it feels frustrating not to achieve results relatively quickly. 

In this section, we will learn how to use Canva to create graphics for a product presentation. The idea is to create placeholder graphics containing images of a product; then, we will export that content to continue creating our presentation in PowerPoint.

After creating our Canva account, we find ourselves at the Home screen. Go to Templates, and you will see something similar to this UI. 

Canva templates available on its website

We can go straight to the Presentations (16:9) option or use the search bar to locate the template we want. In this case, we will opt for that scenario and search “Product.”

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The images that show a little crown at the low right corner are premium templates, which means we cannot use them with a free account. We will pick a template that fits the needs of our presentation by clicking over it. At the contextual window that opens, select Customize this template .

Selecting a Canva template

The Canva builder may take a bit to load, especially if your internet connection is slow. You will find yourself with a window like this one, opened at the Design tab, which offers alternatives for other templates similar to the one you chose.

Design builder in Canva

The Styles tab allows us to quickly change the layout, altering color themes and fonts. Sometimes, that can suit our needs immediately; sometimes, it requires extra work to customize to our preferences.

Styles Tab in Canva

We can click on any element in this design and customize its content. Depending on the element type, the options are available for us. For this presentation, we will change the text and images, and alter font color at the button to make it stand out.

Customizing font color in Canva

Next, it’s time to replace the images. We can drag and drop the image into Canva, or we can go to the Uploads button and add the content from there.

Uploading images to Canva

In this case, we’re using DALL-E-generated images for this product presentation, you can also use illustrations, photos, videos, or Midjourney illustrations . Once the images are uploaded, drag and drop them to replace the images in the placeholder areas. To complete this design, we removed the shape that came with the template – you can add a new shape by going to Elements > Graphics .

Graphics tab in Canva

Learning how to use Canva for PowerPoint is pretty straightforward. Download your Canva design as a PowerPoint presentation, which you can do by accessing your design and going to the top-right corner to locate the button Share . Click on it, and then click on Download .

Under File Type , we will select PPTX , as it’s PowerPoint’s native format. Click on Download , and wait for the process of downloading the file to be completed. Depending on the graphic assets included, it can take a while.

How to export a Canva Presentation to PowerPoint

At this point, don’t be surprised if you’ll be prompted to upgrade your Canva plan (if you don’t have a premium account). The reason is that Canva will charge you for exporting what they call premium graphics, and since most of the Canva presentation templates use premium graphics, this will be a limitation when exporting your Canva slides to PowerPoint. 

A simple workaround is removing the premium graphics before exporting from Canva to PowerPoint. Although, take in mind this may affect the overall design of your presentation.

As you can see below, the PowerPoint file is entirely editable. Something to consider is that unless you have the font installed on your computer, PowerPoint will reassign to a generic font.

Exported Canva Presentation in PowerPoint

Remember the design we created before? Well, it’s time to use that image as part of a marketing deck presentation , which will represent a social media post to be used by the marketing team to promote the brand.

The first step is to download the design we created as PNG. We can close Canva after that.

Downloading Canva-made graphics as PNG format

We opened our PPT template, which is the Annual Marketing Plan PowerPoint Template , and customized the PowerPoint theme colors . Go to Insert > Pictures > This Device .

Inserting a picture into PowerPoint - Inserting an image from Canva into Annual Marketing Plan Slide template

Select the image we created in Canva and upload it here. We will add some image shadow effects via Shape Format, and a textbox below that describes what the image is about.

PowerPoint slide using Canva graphics - Example of new PowerPoint slide with a graphic created in Canva

And that’s how easily we can use graphics from Canva in our PowerPoint presentations. Remember, it’s best to work with PNG images rather than JPG to reduce file size and preserve image quality.

You can invite others to collaborate on your design by sharing a link to the editable design or by adding them via email as team members on your Canva account.

Canva uses standard cloud storage security measures to protect your data, but like any online platform, it’s important to use a strong password and follow good security practices.

There are two methods for this. You can upload a PPT template into Canva via the Canva Homepage by clicking on Projects , and then go to the Uploads folder. Drag and drop or click on Upload, as we’ve seen before. Once imported, you must click on that file to open it in the Canva editor. The second method is on the editor: go to the Uploads button and upload your PPT file as if it were an image or another media asset.

Yes, you can use SlideModel presentation templates in Canva. As a SlideModel subscriber, you can download .pptx files to import into Canva presentations. This way, you can enjoy the creative slide templates and graphics provided by SlideModel in your Canva presentations

Unfortunately, no, as Canva doesn’t have the same toolset to enable editing functions. That also applies to changing color, so we highly recommend you work with a final PPT file before switching to Canva.

Objects like charts, SmartArt, 3D objects, and WordArt aren’t supported in Canva and won’t be rendered if you upload a slide that contains them.

Yes, all users can download Canva presentations to PPTX format. In case the original Canva design isn’t a presentation file, like a banner or social media post, you won’t be able to resize for that output unless you have a premium account.

Yes, the file must be smaller than 70 MB, and you can import up to 300 slides.

Canva and PowerPoint can collaborate as complementary tools to help presenters overcome the limitations of each individual tool. It takes a while to create your desired workflow, but once that’s accomplished, you can elevate the quality of your PowerPoint or Google Slides presentations with Canva. 

We don’t advise using Canva as an alternative to PowerPoint as the current state-of-the-art indicates it won’t support data representation or other PowerPoint stellar tools that make part of most PPT templates. 

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79+ Creative Canva Project Ideas For Students

Canva Project Ideas For Students

  • Post author By Pooja Barman
  • October 30, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, creativity is a highly sought-after skill. Students, in particular, can benefit tremendously from honing their creative abilities. Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool, offers many creative possibilities to help students unleash their artistic potential.

Creativity is not only essential for art students; it’s a skill that every student can cultivate. From presentation design to social media graphics, Canva provides an array of templates and tools that can be used across various subjects and extracurricular activities.

In this blog, we will explore 79+ creative Canva project ideas that students can use to boost your creativity.

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What Is Canva

Canva is a free online graphic design tool that lets anyone make great images even if they have never done design work before. It comes with many themes and design elements, like pictures, fonts, shapes, and backgrounds.

Over 190 languages are supported by Canva, and more than 100 million people use it every month. It’s a popular choice among both new and experienced artists because it has a simple layout and lots of useful features.

Here are some of the things you can create with Canva:

  • Social media posts and graphics
  • Presentations and reports
  • Posters and flyers
  • Logos and branding materials
  • Invitations and greeting cards
  • Business cards and resumes
  • Ebooks and worksheets
  • Websites and landing pages
  • Videos and animations

Can I Use Canva For School Projects

You can use Canva for schoolwork, for sure. It is popular with students of all ages because it is simple to use and has many themes and design features that are great for making school projects like;

Best Canva Projects For School Students

1. Presentations

Canva has a lot of presentation designs that you can change to make presentations for your classes that are both visually appealing and useful.

Canva lets you make interesting and useful reports about many different subjects.

Canva is a great app for making signs for school events like science shows and history projects.

You can make flyers for school clubs, sports teams, and other events outside of school with Canva.

5. Mind maps

Canva has many mind map designs that you can use to arrange your ideas and thoughts for school projects.

6. Worksheets

Canva lets you make worksheets that your students or friends can interact with.

Canva is a great app for making images that help you understand data and information for school projects.

79+ Most Interesting & Creative Canva Project Ideas For Students

Following are the most useful Canva project ideas for students are help you create a good project.

  • Social Media Graphics
  • Resume Design
  • Event Invitations
  • Business Cards
  • Presentation Slides
  • Certificates
  • Logo Design
  • YouTube Thumbnails
  • Greeting Cards
  • T-shirt Design
  • Resume Templates
  • Newsletter Design
  • Recipe Cards
  • Instagram Stories
  • Album Covers
  • Business Proposals
  • School Projects
  • Party Banners
  • E-book Covers
  • Graphs and Charts
  • Magazine Covers
  • Mood Trackers
  • Infographics
  • Business Plans
  • Portfolio Websites
  • Quiz Posters
  • Annual Reports
  • Email Headers
  • Zoom Backgrounds
  • Thank You Cards
  • Research Posters
  • Wedding Invitations
  • Mood Boards
  • Digital Art
  • Word Search
  • Recipe Books
  • Business Documents
  • Blog Banners
  • Product Labels
  • Twitter Headers
  • Educational Posters
  • Survey Forms
  • Event Programs
  • Letterheads
  • Storyboards
  • Podcast Covers
  • Product Packaging
  • Creative Writing
  • Art Portfolios
  • Mood Journals
  • Resume Builders
  • Science Posters
  • Art Critique Slides
  • Book Covers
  • Poetry Books
  • Writing Prompts
  • Journal Covers
  • Storytelling Flyers
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Here are the following steps are help you to use a canvas to create Canva projects for school projects.

  • Pick a style that fits the topic of your project and the kind of visual content you want to make.
  • Change the template to make it fit your brand and style.
  • Use pictures and fonts of good quality.
  • You can make a design that looks good and tells you something by adding text, shapes, and other design elements.
  • Carefully check your work for mistakes before turning it in.

Conclusion – Canva Project Ideas

Canva is a versatile and user-friendly platform that offers students countless opportunities to develop their creativity. By engaging in these 79+ creative project ideas, students can enhance their design skills, boost their creativity, and prepare themselves for a world that values visual communication and artistic expression.

So, whether you’re a student looking to impress your professors, boost your online presence, or simply have fun, Canva has something for everyone. Start your creative journey today and watch your skills flourish in no time.

Is it legal to use designs from Canva?

Yes, it is legal to use designs from Canva as long as you comply with their terms of use and any applicable licensing restrictions.

Can you legally sell things you make on Canva?

Canva’s CLA allows both Free and Pro users to sell their designs on printed merchandise, like posters, mugs and even tote bags.

Do I own the rights to my Canva logo?

Canva’s logo templates are customizable and can be used by anyone. This means that your rights to the logo are non-exclusive and you can’t register it as a trademark.

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