Get Even More Out Of Canva 

With Canva Apps

@LisaBerghoff

Raise your hand if you love Canva! The design software company has found its way into the hearts of educators everywhere. Canva continues to be the first choice for educators and students when it comes to making creative presentations, videos, flyers, posters, and more. They continue to add tools and capabilities. Have you used their whiteboards or tried their AI powered photo editing tools? 

Believe it or not, there are some things that Canva cannot do. But before you jump to a new tool, check out the apps housed within Canva. These apps are created by third party providers and are available in the apps section of the Canva toolbar. Some of the apps are AI powered, some are not. Some have a freemium pricing structure and others are totally free. When you are working with students in Canva and they say "I wonder if I can create..." and you aren't quite sure where to send them, consider having them peruse the apps. 

How Do I Access Canva Apps?

When you are in the design editor, click "apps" on the left side toolbar. There you will see a huge menu of various apps that you can explore.

Some of the apps that I use most frequently are:

1. YouTube: This app allows me to embed YouTube videos into my designs.

2. Embed: This app allows me to embed pretty much anything from websites into my designs. 

3. Text Maker: Create text with very cool effects with just one click.

4. Giphy: Search and add gifs and stickers to your designs.

5. Bulk Create: Create multiple pages using data from a spreadsheet

I have not tried the following but they exist and I will be checking them out:

• GenQuiz: Creates quiz questions based on your text or a link.
• Bingo Cards: Makes bingo cards based on the word list you enter.
• Translate: Will auto translate anything on your designs to the language you choose.
• Image Upscaler: Enhances images using AI.
• Image Importer: Grabs images from any public website for you.

This is just the beginning. There are lots of apps for creating music using AI, enhancing photos, and creating images. There are also some that are more geared towards productivity.

If you don't have a specific need, but want to see what apps are available, you can always go to https://www.canva.com/your-apps/ and browse.  New apps are being added all the time.

Have you or your students explored the apps section in Canva? I would love to know what you have found and tried. Connect with me to learn more.