With Canva, generating content for social media has never been easier.
Use the search bar on the home page to find templates to fast-track designs.
Simply type Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or any social platform to see all the available options.
Profile images are the first things people see if they look for a brand on social media.
1500x1500 pixels is recommended. Keep it simple adding a logo or picture.
Update profile images during campaigns so they jump out in the feed.
Go to the templates tab and look for Facebook profile frames to add your image.
Covers or header images are perfect to promote special events or promotions.
Because they're at the top of the page, they need to be eye-catching.
Search for a template. Now, add an eye-catching image,
uploading it from a device or selecting it from Canva's image library.
Type in text.
Change the font, size, color, and more.
Finally, edit the colors of the elements to match the brand.
Header dimensions vary from platform to platform.
Selecting a Canva template ensures you're choosing the correct size.
Search templates and select one you like or start from scratch.
Covers and profile images should be related to each other to give brand consistency
and a sense of professionalism.
Copy and paste elements from other templates to achieve consistency.
Posts when done right are powerful marketing tools.
Engaging posts will be liked, commented, and shared.
Dropping into more feeds making the audience grow.
Let's see how to create a beautiful Instagram post in Canva.
First, search for an Instagram post template. Select one that aligns with your needs.
Update the text with a message to accompany the image. Delete if you don't want text.
Upload an image or select one from Canva's image library.
Apply effects and filters by clicking here.
Add additional shapes, icons, or emojis to personalize the message.
Animate posts to make them stand out.
First, click to select the page or element you're animating and tap Animate.
To preview the available options, hover over it. Apply by clicking on it.
Control the page animation timing here.
Stories are great to interact with your audience and they don't take long to make.
Search for a template by typing in Instagram Story.
Choose from polls, video, templates, quotes, and more.
Use text to encourage people to visit a site, react, answer, or swipe up.
Upload an image or video or select media from Canva's stock library.
Change fonts and colors to match the brand.
Head to the Elements tab to add graphic elements such as shapes, stickers, and emojis.
These are ideal to group content for storytelling, display similar products,
create listicles, show the making of an event, and more.
To start, grab a template. The first slide in a carousel usually has an
attention-grabbing headline and elements like arrows inviting the audience to scroll through.
Add content and graphics to grab the viewer's attention.
Edit colors and fonts here.
Upload media files or use stock photos from Canva's image library like this one.
Keep editing and duplicating slides as needed.
Remember, each one must show a different aspect of what you're communicating
while having a consistent style so they form a cohesive set.
Resize one design for multiple social media platforms with Canva's Pro feature Magic Resize.
For this, click Resize and select the new dimensions or social platform you need.
Make images bigger or adjust placement of text so it looks the way you imagined.
It's really that easy. Let Canva do the hard work.
Download files to upload them on social media.
Select PNG or JPEG for static posts. GIF or MP4 if the design is animated.
Or schedule and post designs directly from Canva with our Social Scheduler for Canva Pro users.
Once the design is completed, click this button and search for schedule,
select the date and time you want to publish.
Select a platform. If the design has multiple pages, select the pages you want to publish,
write a caption, click schedule, post to finish.
Use the Content Planner located in the home page.
Select the date, time, post, and platform, and we'll take it from here.
Using these simple techniques, you'll be able to start growing social influence for yourself
and your clients across a range of platforms.