5.1 Sharing Designs - Canva Certified Creative

Key Concepts

• Sharing Designs via Link
• Exporting Designs
• Collaborating with Others
• Publishing Designs
• Embedding Designs

Sharing Designs via Link

Sharing designs via link is a quick and efficient way to distribute your Canva creations. To share a design via link, click on the "Share" button in the top right corner of your design page. You can choose to make the link public or restrict access with a password. This method is ideal for sharing designs with a wide audience or specific individuals.

Example: If you create a presentation for a team meeting, you can generate a shareable link and send it to your colleagues via email or messaging apps. This allows them to view the presentation without needing to download it.

Exporting Designs

Exporting designs allows you to save your Canva creations in various file formats such as PNG, JPEG, PDF, and more. To export a design, click on the "Download" button and select your preferred file format. Exporting is useful when you need to use the design in other applications or print it.

Example: If you design a flyer for an event, you can export it as a PDF to send to a printing service. Alternatively, you can export it as a PNG to use in a social media post.

Collaborating with Others

Collaboration in Canva allows multiple users to work on the same design simultaneously. To collaborate, click on the "Share" button and select "Invite to Edit." You can invite others by email or generate a link. This feature is perfect for team projects where multiple people need to contribute to the design.

Example: If you are working on a marketing campaign with a team, you can invite team members to collaborate on the design. This ensures that everyone can contribute ideas and make changes in real-time.

Publishing Designs

Publishing designs in Canva allows you to make your creations public on the Canva platform. To publish a design, click on the "Share" button and select "Publish." Published designs can be viewed and shared by anyone with the link. This is useful for showcasing your work or sharing designs with a large audience.

Example: If you create a series of social media templates, you can publish them on Canva and share the link with your followers. This allows them to view and use your templates for their own social media posts.

Embedding Designs

Embedding designs allows you to display your Canva creations on websites or blogs. To embed a design, click on the "Share" button and select "Embed." You can then copy the embed code and paste it into your website's HTML. This method is ideal for integrating designs into online content.

Example: If you create an infographic, you can embed it on your company's blog to provide visual content that complements your written articles. This enhances the reader's experience and makes the information more engaging.

By mastering these sharing methods, you can effectively distribute and showcase your Canva designs, making it easier to collaborate with others and reach a wider audience.