Quick Canva Hacks for Efficiency

Sep 17, 2024

Canva Hacks in Under 10 Minutes

Introduction

  • Goal: Share 15 Canva hacks in less than 10 minutes.
  • Objective: Teach something new about Canva.

Hacks Overview

1. Bold Text Effect

  • Problem: Font isn't bold enough.
  • Solution:
    • Click on text, select effects.
    • Use outline tool, make the same color as text.
    • Reduce thickness.
  • Result: Text appears bolder.

2. Image Browsing Efficiency

  • Challenge: Browsing through many images is time-consuming.
  • Tip:
    • Use image search bar efficiently.
    • Open more information tab, check keywords.
    • Use keywords for similar image search.

3. Identifying Scalable Vector Graphics

  • Scalable Vector: Change colors (indicates vector graphic).
  • Traditional Graphics: Cannot change colors, prone to pixelation when enlarged.
  • Benefit of Vector: Scale without quality loss.

4. Creating Color Palettes

  • Source: Use vector graphics with editable colors.
  • Method:
    • Add vector graphic to document.
    • Add and adjust another editable graphic.
    • Canva AI creates color palettes based on photo aesthetics.
  • Quick Change: Apply colors across elements using right-click "Apply colors to page".

5. Hiding Images

  • Method:
    • Set transparency to zero.
    • Move image to lowest layer above background.
  • Purpose: Keep color palette available without visible presence.

6. Align and Tidy Elements

  • Tools:
    • Select elements, right-click to align (top, bottom, etc.).
    • Right-click to "tidy up" and space evenly.

7. Increase Image Resolution

  • Default: PNG/JPEG saves at 96 DPI.
  • Print Quality: Aim for 300 DPI.
  • Methods:
    • Increase canvas size by 3.125x for high-resolution print.
    • Use pro account feature to increase file size.
    • Save as PDF (300 DPI) and convert using Cloud Convert.

8. Turn Images into Paintings

  • Feature: Prisma app (painting effect).
  • Usage: Edit image, scroll to apps, select Prisma.

9. Image Licensing Information

  • Feature: Check image source in information tab.
  • Benefit: Identify public domain images for commercial use.

10. Smart Mockups

  • Location: Canva's app section.
  • Usage:
    • Select mockup, add to canvas.
    • Drag elements to mockup.
    • Edit position of image in mockup.

11. Complex Mockup Designs

  • Method:
    • Create design as a separate project.
    • Save as PNG/JPEG, re-upload.
    • Drag onto mockup.

12. Combining Images using Crop Tool

  • Example: Add a smiling face to a non-smiling dog image.
  • Process: Crop and position image parts.

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13. Canva Background Remover

This feature is often used in conjunction with the Prisma app. You can remove the background of a photo, then edit it in Prisma to apply a painted effect. This is a great way to create custom photo products for customers.

14. Taking Pictures in Canva for Print-on-Demand

The video mentions a free ebook on how to take pictures in Canva and turn them into print-on-demand designs for products like t-shirts.

15. Combining Images with the Crop Tool

This hack involves using the crop tool to combine images. For example, you could crop a smiling face and add it to a dog's face to make it appear as if the dog is smiling.

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Conclusion

  • Completed 15 hacks in under 10 minutes.
  • Encouragement to watch another Canva challenge video.