How to use Pexels and Pixabay from within Canva

Stephanie Wium
17 Oct 202106:43

TLDRStephanie, a creative designer and Canva design coach, presents a tutorial on how to integrate Pexels and Pixabay directly within the Canva platform. She explains that users no longer need to visit the stock photo sites, download images, and then upload them to Canva. Instead, they can search for images within Canva and drag them into their designs. Stephanie demonstrates this process using the Canva desktop app, searching for 'skincare' images from both Pexels and Pixabay, and highlighting the ease of adding these images to a design without leaving the platform. She also notes that while the search history for Pexels and Pixabay disappears once a user navigates away from a design, Canva's own photo search history persists for easier access to recently used images. The tutorial concludes with an invitation for viewers to reach out with questions or requests for specific tutorials.

Takeaways

  • 🎨 Use Canva's desktop app for creating designs that fit various social media platforms without resizing.
  • 🔍 Canva allows direct integration with Pexels and Pixabay, eliminating the need to visit their websites separately.
  • 📷 Search for stock photos within Canva by using the three dots menu and selecting Pexels or Pixabay.
  • 🤝 There might be duplicate images on Pexels, Pixabay, and Canva due to photographers supplying multiple platforms.
  • 👍 Simply drag and drop selected images from Pexels or Pixabay directly into your Canva design.
  • ⚠️ Remember that once you navigate away from a design in Canva, the search terms for Pexels and Pixabay will be reset.
  • 📂 Canva's own photo search history persists even when starting a new design, unlike Pexels and Pixabay searches.
  • 🗂️ Access your recently used photos in Canva by clicking 'see all' after navigating away from a design.
  • 🛠️ Canva streamlines the design process by integrating stock photo sites, reducing extra steps.
  • 📧 For further assistance or specific tutorial requests, you can contact Stephanie directly via a message.
  • 📺 Subscribe to Stephanie's YouTube channel and ring the bell to be notified of new video uploads.

Q & A

  • What is the main topic of the video tutorial?

    -The main topic of the video tutorial is how to use Pexels and Pixabay directly from within the Canva platform to access and use stock photos for designs.

  • Who is the presenter of the tutorial?

    -Stephanie, a creative designer and Canva design coach, is the presenter of the tutorial.

  • What kind of designs does Stephanie create for her clients?

    -Stephanie creates designs that help her clients be visually visible on social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

  • What is the advantage of using the Canva desktop app?

    -The advantage of using the Canva desktop app is that it allows users to create designs with preset sizes that fit various social media platforms without needing to resize the design.

  • How can users access Pexels and Pixabay from within Canva?

    -Users can access Pexels and Pixabay from within Canva by clicking on the three dots next to the search bar and selecting either Pexels or Pixabay to search for images.

  • What happens when a user navigates away from a design in Canva?

    -When a user navigates away from a design in Canva, the search terms for Pexels and Pixabay will no longer be saved under the 'recent' section for those sites. However, the search terms for photos within Canva itself will remain saved.

  • Why might there be duplicate images between Pexels, Pixabay, and Canva?

    -There might be duplicate images because photographers who supply photos to Pexels and Pixabay may also supply the same photos to Canva.

  • How does Stephanie suggest managing social media for clients?

    -Stephanie suggests occasionally posting designs for clients when she manages their social media, in addition to creating designs for them.

  • What is the process for using a photo from Pexels or Pixabay in a Canva design?

    -The process involves searching for a photo on either Pexels or Pixabay within Canva, selecting a desired photo, and dragging it directly into the design.

  • How does Stephanie recommend users keep track of their recently used photos in Canva?

    -Stephanie recommends that users can keep track of their recently used photos in Canva by clicking on 'see all' under the photos section, which will display all the recently used photographs.

  • What does Stephanie suggest doing if users need further assistance or want a specific tutorial?

    -Stephanie suggests that users can send her a direct message if they need further assistance or if they want a specific tutorial that she has not yet covered.

  • Why is it beneficial to use Pexels and Pixabay within Canva?

    -It is beneficial because it streamlines the design process by eliminating the need to visit external websites, download images, and then upload them into Canva.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Introduction to Canva Design and Social Media Visibility

Stephanie, a creative designer and Canva design coach, introduces herself and her role in helping clients enhance their social media presence with custom designs. She also offers social media management services, including posting designs on behalf of clients. Stephanie encourages viewers on YouTube to subscribe and enable notifications to stay updated with her content. The tutorial focuses on integrating stock photo sites directly within Canva, eliminating the need for external subscriptions and uploads. She demonstrates how to access and use photos from Pexels and Pixabay through Canva's interface, and highlights the convenience of this feature.

05:09

📸 Using Pexels and Pixabay within Canva for Design

Stephanie explains the process of searching for and selecting images from Pexels and Pixabay directly from within the Canva design platform. She notes that the search history for these stock sites is persistent within a design session but resets when starting a new design. In contrast, Canva's own photo search history remains accessible even when navigating away from a design. She also mentions the ability to clear the search history and emphasizes the ease with which users can access and utilize stock photos in their designs without additional steps. Stephanie concludes by thanking Canva for streamlining the design process and offers help to viewers through direct messages for specific tutorial requests.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Canva

Canva is an online design platform that allows users to create a variety of visual content, such as social media graphics, presentations, posters, and more. In the video, it is the primary tool used to demonstrate how to integrate stock photo sites within its interface, showcasing its ease of use and functionality for designers.

💡Stock Photo Sites

Stock photo sites are online platforms that offer a collection of photographs for purchase or free use, typically under a subscription model or royalty-free license. Pexels and Pixabay are two such sites mentioned in the video, which are now accessible directly from within Canva, simplifying the process of finding and using images in designs.

💡Pexels

Pexels is a popular stock photo site known for offering high-quality images free of charge. In the context of the video, Pexels is one of the two stock photo sites that have been integrated into Canva, allowing users to search for and insert images directly into their designs without leaving the Canva platform.

💡Pixabay

Pixabay is another well-known source for free stock photos, vectors, and illustrations. The video highlights the convenience of accessing Pixabay's library directly from Canva, which streamlines the design process by eliminating the need to download and upload images separately.

💡Creative Designer

A creative designer is a professional who specializes in creating visual content that is both aesthetically pleasing and effectively communicates a message or brand identity. In the video, Stephanie identifies herself as a creative designer and Canva design coach, emphasizing her expertise in using Canva for social media design.

💡Social Media

Social media refers to digital platforms that facilitate the creation and sharing of content, as well as interaction among users. The video focuses on enhancing visual presence on social media platforms through the use of Canva and integrated stock photo sites, highlighting the importance of visual content in social media marketing.

💡YouTube Thumbnails

YouTube thumbnails are the small, eye-catching images that represent a video and encourage viewers to click and watch. In the video, Stephanie mentions creating YouTube thumbnails as one of the design types she works with, noting their versatility across various social media platforms.

💡Screen Share

Screen sharing is a feature that allows a user to broadcast their computer screen to another device or audience, often used in tutorials or presentations. Stephanie uses screen sharing to demonstrate the process of using Pexels and Pixabay within Canva, providing a visual guide for viewers.

💡Skincare

Skincare, as a keyword in the video, refers to the theme of the design example used by Stephanie. It is a common subject for marketing and social media content, especially when discussing visual design for products or services related to personal care and beauty.

💡Drag and Drop

Drag and drop is a user interface feature that allows users to move or select elements by clicking, holding, and then dragging them to a new location. In the context of the video, drag and drop functionality is used to insert images from Pexels and Pixabay directly into a Canva design, showcasing the platform's user-friendly approach.

💡Direct Message

A direct message, or DM, is a private communication sent to a specific user on social media platforms. Stephanie invites viewers to send her direct messages if they have any questions or need further assistance, emphasizing her approachability and willingness to help.

Highlights

Stephanie is a creative designer and Canva design coach who helps clients with social media visibility.

Today's tutorial focuses on using Pexels and Pixabay within Canva, eliminating the need to download and upload images separately.

Canva desktop app is preferred for creating designs that fit various social media platforms without resizing.

Thumbnails are chosen for their compatibility across multiple social media platforms.

Users can search for photos within Canva and access Pexels and Pixabay directly through the 'More' option.

Images from Pexels and Pixabay can be directly inserted into a Canva design.

There might be duplicate images on Pexels, Pixabay, and Canva due to photographers supplying multiple platforms.

Once an image is chosen from Pexels or Pixabay, it can be easily dragged into the Canva design.

The search functionality within Canva for Pexels and Pixabay persists as long as the user is on the same design.

If a user navigates away from the design, the search query for Pexels and Pixabay will disappear.

In contrast, recent searches within Canva's own photo library remain accessible even after starting a new design.

Users can revisit recent photos by clicking 'See All' in Canva's photo library.

The search history can be cleared within Canva for a fresh start.

Canva's integration of Pexels and Pixabay simplifies the design process by reducing the number of steps involved.

Stephanie encourages viewers to reach out with questions or requests for specific tutorials.

The tutorial aims to make using Pexels and Pixabay from within Canva as easy and efficient as possible.

Canva's design coach provides social media management services including posting designs for clients.

Subscribers are encouraged to subscribe and ring the bell on YouTube for notifications on new video uploads.

The process of using Pexels and Pixabay within Canva is presented as a time-saving feature for designers.

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