Canva to Word File: How to Convert or Transfer it

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It can be quite tricky to export Canva to Word regarding designs. However, there are few workarounds that can help you achieve this.

How can I convert Canva to a Word document?

1. Insert the Canva file as an image

  1. Click on the Share button in the top-right corner of the screen.canva share
  2. This opens the Share this design menu, and click on the Download button at the bottom of the menu.canva png download
  3. In the drop-down menu, select PDF or PNG. Click Download and choose where you want to save your file.dowwnload the file
  4. Open your file in Microsoft Word and insert it into your document.open the image in Word
  5. That’s it! You have now successfully inserted your Canva design into a Microsoft Word document.

This method can be useful if you want to add your designs to Word, but keep in mind that you won’t be able to customize them. Now that you know how to copy an image from Canva to Word, you can use it in your designs.

2. Export the file as PDF and convert it to docx

  1. After completing your Canva design, click on the Share button in the top-right corner of the screen.
  2. This opens the Share this design menu, and click on the Download button at the bottom of the menu.
  3. Under File type, now select PDF Standard from the drop-down menu, then click the purple Download button.download pdf standard
  4. After downloading your Canva design as a PDF file, go to Adobe Acrobat’s website.
  5. Now, upload the PDF file to the tool, either by clicking the Select files button or by dragging and dropping them into the grey box.
  6. Next, choose the Document language and click on Export to DOCX. As soon as you do, the Word document will be downloaded to your device.
  7. Then, open the Docx in Microsoft Word.

And that’s it on saving Canva as Docx! You can now open your Docx file in Word and edit it there.

Can you export Canva to Word?

This isn’t possible at the moment, as the platform doesn’t offer this option. However, you can use the workarounds from above instead.

Can Canva convert PDF to Word?

No, Canva can’t convert PDF to Word. However, there are many PDF to Word converters that you can use instead.

How can I convert Canva to Publisher format?

It is, at the moment, directly impossible to export Canva to Publisher. However, you can use Canva’s sharing options to download Canva’s designs and afterward use Microsoft Publisher’s Insert File feature to export Canva designs to Publisher.

And that’s it on how to export Canva to Word. We trust that the steps in this guide are applicable to save you from the hassles of creating designs across document-creating platforms.

If you need Canva for Windows 11, you can explore this guide to download the latest version for your PC.

Here are the top fixes if you get the something went wrong error while trying to load Canva. We also have a guide on what to do if Canva won’t let you edit text, so don’t miss it.

In conclusion, kindly drop your suggestions or questions in the comments below.

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