Import Editable Projects From Canva

Hi, George

I often use Canva as well. 

From what I know, Canva doesn’t provide an option to export project files in formats like Photoshop’s .psd or other editable formats. We can only export the final design as formats like PNG, JPG, or PDF. 

To keep the design editable in MS Designer, it would require exporting these semi-finished files and then manually recreating them in the new platform.

Upgrading to Canva Pro and exporting as an SVG file doesn’t help much either, since SVG files cannot be imported into MS Designer.

Best regards,

John Smith Tech

Hi George，

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

Canva is not a Microsoft product, so members of this community (including me) may not be familiar with the application. As far as I know, there is no straightforward way to move a project from Canva to Microsoft Designer and keep it editable, as the file formats used by the two may be different. Here are some possible solutions that may provide you with some ideas:

1. Export to SVG format in Canva

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files are vector formats that typically retain the editable nature of the image.

Steps:

• Open your design in Canva.
• Click “Share” or “Download” in the upper right corner.
• Select the SVG format (if your design supports it).
• Download the file and save it to your local computer.
• Import this SVG file in Microsoft Designer and see which elements can be edited.

Note: SVG files primarily retain the editability of vector graphics, but some complex elements (such as images, fonts, or effects) may not be fully retained as editable and may need to be readjusted in Microsoft Designer.

2. Use PNG or JPG format for background reconstruction

If SVG files are not available, or if your design is complex, you can use a high-quality PNG or JPG file to import an image of your design into Microsoft Designer to use as a reference or background:

• Export to PNG or JPG in Canva.
• Then import this image into Microsoft Designer.
• Manually add editable elements such as text, graphics, etc. to recreate the design.

3. Manually reconstruct the design

If the project is complex, it can be difficult to completely migrate the design and keep all elements editable. In this case, manually recreating the design in Microsoft Designer, using the design exported in Canva as a template or reference image, may be the safest solution.

There is no direct transfer tool between the two, so some manual adjustments will be required. Hopefully these steps will help you migrate your designs smoothly!

Best regards,

Ian - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist