You don’t need a spend a fortune for digital artwork!
If you need digital artwork without spending a fortune, this Canva.com tutorial is for you!
I started using Canva recently and it’s my current favorite online tool.
I mentioned it on our podcast about our 5 favorite digital tools (click here to listen), and I’ve had a ton of email requests to share more about it.
There are many ways to create digital images for your website or digital product.
If you’re just getting started, Canva is a great way to create high-quality images without spending a lot of money. Follow this simple 5 step Canva.com tutorial to start creating your own digital images today!
Step 1: Create a Canva.com account.
If you don’t have a Canva account, just head on over to Canva.com to create one. You can use a Facebook account or an email address and password. The signup process is very fast and easy. You can complete the short Canva design challenge as well, although they omit some of my favorite things about using Canva. At that point, it’s time to start your first design!
Step 2: Choose what you want to design.
There are lots of options, and you can even type in custom dimensions. I usually like to choose one of Canva’s design choices, though, so you can take advantage of their templates. I love the options here because you don’t have to spend time looking up the dimensions of a Facebook ad or podcast art. They’re already there for you.
Step 3: Choose a template to customize.
This is the best feature of Canva, in my opinion. There are TONS of templates just waiting for you to customize them. Scroll through them and choose one that fits your project best. Remember you can change the background picture(s) and words to meet your needs.
Step 4: Change the pictures, words, and colors to fit your project.
Don’t like the fonts or colors on the template? It’s easy to change them in Canva. Just click on the element you want to change and make the necessary adjustments. You can even use hex codes for the colors if your website has a specific color scheme. If the background image doesn’t fit your product, upload your own for free or use one of Canva’s for only $1.00. To add a new background image, simply drag a picture over to the background.
Step 5: Download your finished image.
Click the download link at the top of the screen and make a note of the file name as the download completes. You’re ready to use your fabulous Canva image!
I hope this Canva.com tutorial has been helpful to you. Give it a try and see what you can do! You may be surprised at how easy it is to create great looking artwork in a matter of minutes! Need more help? Check out the Canva.com Design School!
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Arvind says
This is a terrific find Jocelyn! As a design professional myself this is a terrific way to save time and add some content to your blog. I also wanted to contribute a link to some websites that offer free stock images from photographers(not the kind you have to sign up for). This could be a really nice add if people want to upload these images into Canva. Still can’t get over Canva.com. Just awesome.
Joey says
Thanks Jocelyn for this! I’ve “finally” signed up with Canva. I know you talked about this many times, and I was interested, but didn’t have time to check. You pushed again, and finally I’m on Canva! I’m an ex graphic designer, but this site is still quite helpful. Cheers!
G.Rutten says
Joined Canva thanks to this tutorial. Need to dive more into it but it looks good. thanks
Bill Arnold says
Maybe it’s just me, but there are a few bugs they still need to work out. Sometimes content just disappears from my screen, for example. What I’ve found is that it will reappear if I zoom in or out.
I think it’s a great service, though! I’ve already used it for a few things on my new website and I plan on using it a lot for social media.
Dawn says
I finally have my Canva account, getting a little stuck on the saving step. It is a png file and do you have to upload it from canva to your site or does your image become yours? May need to head over to YouTube for visuals. Thanks for the Canva encouragement. Love the podcast! Dawn
Jorge Silvestrini says
Hi Dawn, hopeful that you’ve found the answer to your question, but still wanted to reply. I’ve started using Canva a little while back as well. On the top right hand side you’ll see where you can share or download the graphic you are working on to your computer. If you indeed share it, then it will be an email sent out with a link to your graphic. That is useful if you have another person working with you and both of you wish to edit and contribute.
Hope that helps!
Nick says
Nice tutorial. I will be checking this out soon. I just started a blog and this is going to come in handy. Thanks
Jannatul Ferdous says
I have already an account in Canva but didnt think before like the way you have explained here about the process of using it potentially.Thanks.
Nahidul Ehsan says
Thanks for sharing the tutorial. I have just created an account at canva.com according to your instruction.
Rakhibul says
Nice tutorial.It is very helpful for me.Thanks a lot
Mishkat Islam says
Thanks Jocelyn for this! I’ve “finally” signed up with Canva. Need to dive more into it but it looks good. thanks
Lucas Cristo says
HEllo i’m working having trouble downloading my image, its takes to long anyone know why is this happening
Jocelyn Sams says
Hi Lucas! I’d send a message to Canva support. They’re usually pretty quick to answer.
Have you tried closing it and then reopening?