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How to Upload an Image in Canva
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How to Upload an Image in Canva

In this beginner Canva tutorial we will show you how to upload an image into Canva.

Today we will look at how to upload to Canva and personalise your projects even more. Canva is a great online tool to use for a variety of media. You can upload just about anything, like images, photos, svg files, clipart, gifs, and so much more. In this tutorial, we take you step-by-step on how to upload to Canva and where you can find your uploaded files.

For this tutorial, we are using a decorative sublimation background to show the steps. You will need to first unzip your purchased files before you can use them.

Note: Canva supports only certain files for upload that are below 25MB for images.

Method 1 - Upload from Canva

The first method on how to upload to Canva is using the upload button. There are two ways you can access the Upload button. You can either access it from the home page or while you have a template open.

Please note, we are using a desktop computer where locations may be different on tablet and mobile versions.

Upload from the Home Page

From the Canva home page, click on the All your folders tab on the left sidebar. From Your folders click on the folder named Uploads.

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In your uploads folder, you can find the Upload button at the top right. Simply click and select a file to upload. All uploaded files can be viewed here.

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Upload while Editing a Template

Open a template and go to the Uploads tab on the left sidebar. Next, click on the Upload media button then select your file to upload.

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Method 2 - Drag and Drop

The drag and drop method is similar to the first method. The only difference is you don’t have to go through the process of clicking multiple buttons.

Whether you are in the uploads folder or editing a template, simply select a file on your computer. Now drag it over to your browser that has Canva open and drop it. Canva will automatically start uploading the file.

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That’s it. You have now learned how to upload to Canva as well as where to find your files. If you stumble across any errors or your file didn’t upload, double-check the format and sizes.

We hope you found this tutorial helpful. If you want to learn more be sure to check out using purchased graphics and working with SVG files in Canva.


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