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How Do I Use Canva App on Android?

Last updated on September 27, 2022 @ 11:36 am

The Canva app is a great way to make stunning graphics for your blog, website, or social media accounts. You can upload your own photos or choose from Canva’s library of over 1 million stock images.

Plus, you can add text, shapes, and filters to your photos to create beautiful graphics that are perfect for sharing on your favorite platforms.

Here’s how to use the Canva app on your Android device:

1. Download the Canva app

First, you’ll need to download the Canva app from the Google Play Store. You can find it by searching for “Canva” in the store, or by clicking this link. Once it’s installed on your device, you can open it by tapping on the app icon.

2. Create a new design

To create a new design in Canva, tap on the “+” button in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Then, select the “Create a design” option. On the next screen, you can choose the size of your design, as well as its orientation (portrait or landscape).

3. Choose a template or start from scratch

Once you’ve selected the size and orientation of your design, you can choose to start from scratch or use one of Canva’s professionally-designed templates. If you choose to start from scratch, you’ll be taken to a blank canvas where you can add text, photos, shapes, and other elements to your design.

4. Add text, photos, and other elements to your design

To add text to your design, tap on the “Text” option in the top-left corner of the screen. Then, select the type of text you want to add from the options that appear (e.g., “Heading,” “Subheading,” “Body Text”). Once you’ve added some text to your design, you can change its color, font, size, and alignment using the options that appear at the top of the screen.

To add photos to your design, tap on the “Photos” option in the top-left corner of the screen. Then select whether you want to upload a photo from your device or choose one from Canva’s library of over 1 million stock images.

Once you’ve added a photo to your design, you can resize it or apply filters using the options that appear at the top of the screen.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that the Canva App on Android is currently in beta testing. This means that there may be some bugs or glitches. We recommend that you backup your work before using the app.

You can also add shapes and lines to your designs by tapping on the “Shapes” option in adding them directly onto your canvas.5. Save and share your design.

When you’re happy with your design, tap on the “Share” button in the top-right corner of To share your design via email or social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.