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How Do I Connect Canva to Instagram?

Last updated on December 8, 2022 @ 5:48 am

As a business owner, you know that social media is a powerful tool to reach new customers and grow your brand. And as someone who’s always on the go, you need a platform that makes it easy to post content from anywhere. That’s where Canva comes in.

Canva is a free online design platform that lets you create beautiful visuals for your social media posts, even if you’re not a designer. And with the Canva app for iOS, you can design and post content to Instagram from your iPhone or iPad. Here’s how to connect Canva to Instagram and start creating stunning visuals for your posts.

    1. Create an account with Canva

    To start using Canva, visit Canva.com and create an account. You can sign up with your Google or Facebook account, or you can create a new account with your email address. Once you’ve created your account, take some time to explore the platform and familiarize yourself with the features and tools.

    2. Download the Canva app

    Once you’ve created your account and explored the website, it’s time to download the Canva app for iOS. The app is free to download from the App Store, and it’s available for iPhone and iPad.

    3. Connect Canva to Instagram

    Once you’ve downloaded the app, open it up and sign in with your Canva account credentials. Then tap on the “More” tab in the bottom navigation bar and select “Connections.”
    From there, tap on “Instagram” and enter your Instagram login information. Once you’ve connected your accounts, you’re ready to start creating visuals for your posts.

    4. Create a visual

    To create a visual for your Instagram post, open up the Canva app and tap on the “+” button in the bottom navigation bar. Then select “Create a design” from the menu that appears. Next, choose the template that you want to use for your design. After choosing a template, you can begin customizing your design by adding text, images, illustrations, etc.

    5. Export your design

    Once you’re happy with your design, it’s time to export it so you can post it on Instagram. To do this, tap on the “Share” button in the top right corner of the screen and select “Export.” From there, select “Image” as the file type and choose whether you want to export as a JPEG or PNG file. Finally, tap on “Export image” in the bottom right corner of the screen.

    6. Post your image on Instagram

    Now that you’ve exported your image from Canva, it’s time to post it on Instagram. Open up the Instagram app and tap on “+ Add to story” in the top left corner of the screen. Then select “Photo or Video” from the menu that appears. Next, tap on “Library” in the bottom left corner of the screen. Then find and select the image that you exported from Canva. Once selected, crop and edit your image as desired. Finally, tap on “Share” in The top right corner of The screen.

That’s it! You’ve now successfully created a visual for your Instagram post using Canva.

PRO TIP: When connecting Canva to Instagram, be aware that doing so will give Canva access to your Instagram account. This means that Canva will be able to post on your behalf, and can also access your private messages. Be sure to only connect your account to Canva if you trust the site and are comfortable with them having this level of access to your account.
Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.