I didn’t know different platforms have different image dimensions. I didn’t know about colors, fonts compression, pixels. I still kind of wing it. But I have a friend who helped.
Her name was Canva. She didn’t laugh at my seriously flawed (still crooked) designs. She didn’t laugh at my attempts to DIY it. She just showed me template inspirations and a vision. That’s what friends do, right? They have your back.
I have been a Canva friend since forever.I don’t remember who recommended her, but I am still grateful.
Do you know how scary design tools can be? For a novice, it can be a headache while climbing a mountain blindfolded.
But using Canva is easy .
What do you need to do?
Create an account on Canva. You can work online, on the app, or get it on your desktop and work. offline.Sync between device and you are good to go.
The best part is it’s designed for all types of creatives. From beginners to experts. It’s also much more budget-friendly than other design tools.
Remember I talked about Seth Godin’s shaving the yak? Apparently, that’s a thing for everything. If the barrier to entry is too high, you and I both might give up.
But if it’s as easy as select/drag/drop ? You learn to do it . That’s my journey with Canva.
If not for Canva my Ebook covers would need the extra headache. With Canva templates it’s super easy.
How do I use Canva?
I used their ebook templates for creating all my book covers.
Their social media templates for posts on Twitter,fb, Instagram, Tangi, YouTube thumbnails, Pinterest.I use the one-click Resize option.
I use their Video making a feature for making a quick audiograms of my Podcast.
I use their resize feature to resize one image for different platforms.
I create pdfs.
I compress my image
I download different versions of the image.
I use it to create my presentations
Now I can use it to schedule my posts.
I am super stoked.
Canva features I use Regularly
With the Canva Scheduler and the Pinterest native scheduler, you will never worry ever again. It’s a feature made for the Canva user
Also, did you know Canva Design school takes you through the basics of designing? The courses are free and help nondesigners (like me) do more.
Try the Canva live option or create a voice-over video right from your desktop. The perks for premium users just hit the roof.
What’s not to love?
Have you tried Canva pro?
was not aware of Canva until last year and on top of it did not explore many of its features, good to know about the audiograms part which I will in coming days try for my video / vlog editing.. Thanks for sharing.
This is indeed helpful. Although I prefer Photoshop, I do use Canva to get things done quickly.
All of my post are designed in Canva. Their scheduler upgrade is good, but I am not a Canva pro user. I love the basic version, it has everything in it. We can do so many permutations and combinations of design using the free version as well.
wow Dr Amrita thanks a lot for sharing these Canva features, I have been using this but was not aware about all these new features like scheduling…will check this out.
Canva is really cool. I haven’t tried PRO features though. But interesting if you can schedule do voice over and everything there!
i didnt realise the multitude of uses of the canva app. definitely quite an array of features and the premium can really take your work to the next level – interesting!
Is scheduling feature in Canva for premium package only? I can’t even use video pins as not allowed in UAE 🙁
oh yes even I love Canva and use its different features to my different blogging needs. Thanks for sharing the new features.
Canva has been such an endearing mate ever since I started blogging & I haven’t loved designing graphics like this before.
Well, I designed my logo using Canva Pro & it’s been the best thing so far. Bookmarking this post for futire reference.
Crisp thing, Amrita.
Actually I didn’t know how cool Canva is until I used it for the first time while working on my ebook :).
Canva is very useful for graphical content. Loved your ideas
I have used canva to design cover for my both ebooks. They have come out nice. Rest features I will explore.
Good tips will try Canva now
Good tips will love to try out
I love Canva! I even make my presentations on Canva and I think it’s the best thing to have happened! 😀
This is super interesting! I guess I haven’t explored Canva enough to check what all can be done. But yes, it’s really easy to use even for design-challenged people like me.
Super easy helpful app is Canva, I am still learning while trying new things on it, your post came as a savior in terms of video making, Thanks Amrita!
I often use Canva. Didn’t know about the upgraded one.
It’s pretty great.
This is informative. I used canva for my 1st ebook cover. Then i kinda lost my way through it. Reading your post has rekindled my interest in it again. I’ll give it a 2nd chance. ????????
Thank you Radhika
I love Canva too!
I use Canva , but just for pinterest. Would love to explore other features too.
Thanks for the goodtips
This is a much needed post for me. I love Canva and always love to explore it’s new features. I am yet to try Canva pro but reading your post, I am tempted to try it. Good reading, Amrita!
I loveeee using canva!! it’s my saviour!
I frankly didn’t have any idea of what all things Canva can do! After reading this, I know that it’s no more just any image creation tool. Surely to explore it properly no.
You said it right. I got my hands on Canvas tho I was not a designer I could design my cover page like a pro.
I haven’t used Canva yet but have heard a lot about it. Your post made me understand better about what the app does. Thanks for such a detailed post, Amrita.
I’ve recently upgraded my Canva, yet to check out the features! Nice post.
I use Canva a lot but after reading your post I think I should explore it a lot more.
I have tried the Canva Pro trail version, but haven’t explored all the features that you mentioned. It makes me reconsider the tool and plan now. Thank you! 🙂 #MyFriendAlexa #TinaReads
It was recently that I got to know that Canva can be used to revamp your resume. It’s really one hell of an App !!
Thanks Amrita, I use Canva but wasnt aware of so many features will surely check them out.
helpful tips
What a great bread down for newbies! I definitely have to check Canva out.
I have a Canva account that I’ve never used since I signed up. Maybe it’s time to check it out again.
I use Canva, too! For just about everything. But I don’t know how to do the voice-overs. Would you write a post about that to tell us how? I’d love to use that, too!
I learn as I go.
I am using Canva free version since long years but did not tried pro. will check out that for sure. thanks for sharing useful tips.