What are Canva Apps and How to use them

Design with Canva
2 May 202413:37

TLDRCanva has launched an app marketplace, allowing developers to create and integrate apps into Canva. Users can access these apps from the Canva homepage or editor, explore categories, and use them to enhance their designs. The video also introduces three useful apps: Type Gradient for creating gradient text, Gify for embedding GIFs, and Rondy Tutorials for integrating YouTube tutorials into Canva designs.

Takeaways

  • 🎨 Canva has opened its ecosystem and launched an app Marketplace, allowing anyone to build and launch apps that integrate with Canva.
  • 🔍 Users can access Canva apps from the homepage or within the editor, with apps available in various categories such as AI-powered, Design Essentials, and Share & Publish.
  • 🔑 The apps button on the homepage leads to the marketplace landing page, where users can browse trending apps, explore categories, and use a search bar to find specific apps.
  • 💼 Canva Pro account users have access to apps, but apps are free for everyone to use, regardless of the account type.
  • 🔄 Users can start an app from the homepage by selecting a design or creating a new one, and then choosing the type of document they want to work with.
  • 🛠️ Within the editor, the 'Apps' tab in the object panel provides access to the same menu of apps, with additional features like the 'Discover' and 'Apps' tabs for easy navigation.
  • 👥 Most apps in the marketplace are third-party, developed by companies other than Canva, but there are also apps created by Canva itself.
  • 📚 Some third-party apps require users to sign up to unlock all features, while basic functionalities may be available without an account.
  • 📌 Once an app is used, it gets pinned in the 'Apps' section for quick and easy access in future sessions.
  • 🗑️ Users can remove apps they no longer use by clicking on the three dots next to the app and selecting 'Remove from your apps'.
  • 🌟 The video provides a series called 'Hot New Canva Apps' that reviews and rates the latest batch of Canva apps, helping users find the best ones.
  • 📹 The video also showcases three cool apps: Type Gradient for creating gradient text, GIPHY for embedding GIFs, and Ronky Tutorials for integrating YouTube tutorials directly into the Canva editor.

Q & A

  • What was the focus of the Canva Extend event in San Francisco?

    -The Canva Extend event was focused on developers and was an unusual event for Canva as it was not aimed at their typical audience.

  • What significant announcement did Canva make during the Canva Extend event?

    -Canva announced that they were opening their ecosystem and launching an app Marketplace, allowing anyone to build and launch an app that works seamlessly within Canva.

  • How can users access Canva apps from the Canva homepage?

    -Users can access Canva apps from the Canva homepage by locating the 'Apps' button in the side panel and clicking on it, which will take them to the apps or marketplace landing page.

  • What are some of the categories of apps featured in the Canva app Marketplace?

    -Some categories of apps featured in the Canva app Marketplace include AI powered apps, Design Essentials, and Share and Publish apps.

  • How can users search for specific apps in the Canva app Marketplace?

    -Users can search for specific apps in the Canva app Marketplace by using the search bar and typing in keywords related to the desired app, such as 'QR code generator'.

  • What is the second way users can access Canva apps, as mentioned in the script?

    -The second way users can access Canva apps is from within the Canva editor, by looking at the object panel and clicking on the 'Apps' button, which is the last tab in the left menu.

  • What is the difference between Canva apps and third-party apps in the marketplace?

    -Canva apps are developed by Canva itself, while third-party apps are developed by other companies. Both types of apps are available in the Canva app Marketplace.

  • How can users start using an app from the Canva app Marketplace?

    -Users can start using an app from the Canva app Marketplace by clicking on the app they wish to try, and then clicking on the 'Open' button. Some third-party apps may require users to sign up to unlock all features.

  • How can users remove apps from their 'Apps' tab in the Canva editor?

    -Users can remove apps from their 'Apps' tab in the Canva editor by clicking on the three little dots next to the app and selecting 'Remove from your apps'.

  • What is the purpose of the 'Hot New Canva Apps' series mentioned in the script?

    -The 'Hot New Canva Apps' series is a collection of videos where the creator tries, reviews, and rates the latest batch of Canva apps, providing insights and recommendations to help viewers decide which apps to try.

Outlines

00:00

📢 Canva's Groundbreaking Announcement

Canva hosted an event called 'Canva Extend' in San Francisco, focused on developers. They announced the opening of their ecosystem and the launch of an app marketplace, allowing anyone to build and launch apps within Canva. This video explains how to access these apps via the Canva homepage and the editor, detailing the different categories and the steps to start using an app.

05:03

🚀 Accessing and Using Canva Apps

Users can easily start using Canva apps by clicking on the 'Open' button after selecting an app. Some third-party apps may require sign-up for full features. Once an app is used, it gets pinned for quick access. The video shows how to remove unwanted apps from the 'Your Apps' section and highlights the convenience of trying out various apps to enhance the Canva experience.

10:03

✨ Discover and Try New Canva Apps

The video introduces three recommended Canva apps: Type Gradient, Giphy, and Rondi Tutorials. Type Gradient allows users to create gradient text, Giphy integrates GIFs into designs, and Rondi Tutorials provides access to educational YouTube videos within Canva. Each app is demonstrated, showing their features and how they can enhance Canva projects.

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Keywords

💡Canva Apps

Canva Apps refer to the third-party and Canva-created applications that integrate with the Canva platform, enhancing its functionality. These apps allow users to perform a variety of tasks, such as generating QR codes or embedding GIFs, directly within Canva's design environment. The script mentions Canva Apps as a groundbreaking feature that significantly expands the capabilities of Canva beyond basic design tools.

💡Canva Extend Event

The Canva Extend Event was a developer-focused gathering held in San Francisco, California, where Canva announced the opening of their ecosystem and the launch of an app marketplace. This event is pivotal as it marked the beginning of Canva's expansion into a more extensible platform, allowing developers to create apps that work within Canva.

💡App Marketplace

The App Marketplace is a platform within Canva where users can discover and utilize various apps to enhance their design experience. It was introduced during the Canva Extend Event and represents a new way for the Canva community to access and integrate additional functionalities into their projects.

💡Canva Pro Account

A Canva Pro Account is a premium subscription service offered by Canva that provides users with additional features and resources beyond the free version. While the script mentions that apps are free for everyone to use, the Pro Account might offer a more seamless experience or additional benefits when using certain apps.

💡AI Powered Apps

AI Powered Apps are applications within Canva that utilize artificial intelligence to assist with design tasks, such as generating images or creating text effects. The script highlights these apps as a category within the App Marketplace, showcasing the integration of advanced technology into design processes.

💡QR Code Generator

A QR Code Generator is an app mentioned in the script that allows users to create QR codes for various purposes, such as linking to a YouTube playlist. This app exemplifies the practical utility of Canva Apps, enabling users to incorporate interactive elements into their designs.

💡GIF

GIFs, or Graphics Interchange Format, are animated images often used to add a dynamic element to digital content. The script discusses the 'gify' app, which enables users to search for and embed GIFs into their Canva designs, enhancing the visual appeal and interactivity of the final product.

💡Type Gradient

Type Gradient is an app highlighted in the script that fills a gap in Canva's native capabilities by allowing users to create gradient text effects. This app is significant as it demonstrates how third-party apps can add value to Canva's design offerings.

💡Rondy Tutorials

Rondy Tutorials is an app developed by the video creator that brings YouTube tutorials directly into the Canva editor. This app is unique as it combines educational content with the design process, allowing users to learn and create simultaneously.

💡Hot New Canva Apps

Hot New Canva Apps is a series created by the video script's author, where they review and rate the latest batch of Canva apps. This series is designed to help viewers navigate the growing number of apps available in the Canva App Marketplace and find the most useful ones.

Highlights

Canva hosted a developer-focused event called Canva Extend in San Francisco.

Canva announced the opening of their ecosystem and the launch of an app Marketplace.

Anyone can now build and launch an app that works seamlessly within Canva.

There are two ways to access Canva apps: from the homepage and within the Canva editor.

Apps are free for everyone to use, regardless of having a Canva Pro account.

The Canva homepage has an 'Apps' button on the side panel to access the app Marketplace.

The app Marketplace landing page features trending apps, categories, and a search bar.

Apps can be used in existing designs or new designs directly from the homepage.

In the Canva editor, apps can be accessed from the 'Apps' tab in the object panel.

The editor version of the apps menu is similar to the homepage version.

Most apps in the Marketplace are developed by third parties, but some are created by Canva.

Third-party apps may require signing up to unlock all features.

Used apps are pinned under the 'Apps' button in the editor for quick access.

Unused apps can be removed from the 'Your Apps' section by clicking on three dots and selecting 'Remove from your apps'.

A series called 'Hot New Canva Apps' reviews and rates the latest Canva apps, helping users find the best ones.

The QR code generator app can be used to quickly access the 'Hot New Canva Apps' playlist on YouTube.

The 'Type Gradient' app allows users to create gradient text in Canva, filling a previously missing feature.

The 'Giphy' app lets users embed GIFs into their Canva designs.

The 'Rondy Tutorials' app brings YouTube tutorials directly into the Canva editor for convenient learning.