CANVA TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS 2024 (How to start using Canva step by step)

Canva Tutorial for Beginners- How to use Canva from square 1!
If you're a complete newbie on Canva and need a step by step walk-through to see what Canva is all about and how to get started with it, this video is for you! Whether you're looking at using Canva Pro or Canva Free, I'm here to help you get your feet wet and grow in your graphic design knowledge. You can use Canva for so many things- digital products to sell online, personal projects, just for fun, Etsy digital products, and so much more. I personally use it EVERY SINGLE DAY in my online business. If you've been interested in the idea of making passive income working from home, creating digital products to sell on Etsy or another sales platform using Canva might just be the answer! If you've been scouring the internet for things like how to use Canva for beginners, how to remove background in Canva, tips to design with Canva, or looking for a complete Canva course, or graphic design full course, you're in the right place. In this video, I'm walking you through the basics you'll need to know to get started designing on Canva but I also have a Canva full course as well! Click the link below to see more details! You can also find a link below for Canva pro free for 30 days if you're interested in trying out the Pro plan. Check out my Canva playlist as well for more graphic design tutorials for beginners. But for now, let's jump into CANVA!
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[@canva]

You've covered it all to a tee! Thanks for empowering more people to design, Kate. Sending you lots of #CanvaLove! 😍 ^nm

[@KateHayes]

Aww thanks, @Canva!! Thank YOU for creating such a wonderful platform for us to design on! 🥰🤗

[@Jesusweezy]

Give her some royalties tf

[@xxkissmeketutxx]

@canva You need to sponsor this lady!! The beginner tutorial on your app is trash- nonsensical, frustrating and uninteractive. If it weren't for actually educational videos like this i would be moving to a different editor. I came here from your app

[@MarcieMortimer]

How do I save it to my photos I did it on my phone

[@gerry_blandu]

Thanks Kate for the tutorial! On alignment: if you keep pressed the Shift key while moving any object - at least with texts and images worked for me - it can maintain/lock orthogonality as in Revit. It came quite handy to me when wanting to keep objects properly aligned. Hope this helps guys, you can do it🙂👏👏👏👏

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@lannybrand7468]

Thanks Kate! Loved this mini course. You kept it simple and easy to follow.

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome friend!

[@ramonabady5935]

You are so far the best beginner guide I've come àcross. Thank you so much. I've learned from your tutorial in 10 minutes, what I've tried to understand in months. Again thank you.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ You're a great instructor!!!

[@ramonabady5935]

My speed!!!

[@KateHayes]

Aww thank you so much for the kind words! So so happy to help! 😊😊

[@pirjo1955]

Thank you so much. You paced that well, not too fast, and gave a lot of basic info and explanations. I'm a 68 year old senior who needs to learn to use this for work, and have saved this video to watch again a 2nd (and maybe 3rd) time. I might even be able to play around with it to use it on a Facebook page on which I am an Admin.

[@KateHayes]

I’m so glad to hear you found it useful! Cheering you on, friend! 🥰

[@ttkbca]

Excellent video! Crystal clear: just enough info without over explaining! Thank you!!

[@KateHayes]

Thank you, friend! 😊

[@AlanMohring]

I'm new to Canva and your youtube tutorial is the first I've seen. I love it and would love to learn more about your course.

[@KateHayes]

So glad you enjoyed it! Definitely watch the digital product masterclass (linked in the video description)- it’s a great way to learn about the course!

[@dawnullmann1917]

This is great! You did a fabulous job!

[@KateHayes]

Thanks friend!! 🤗

[@louaguado995]

Thanks so much for your breakdown of all these available options. 😊👍

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@BeckyG-ch1hc]

Excellent tutorial. Needed a refresher and you hit all the highlights. Thanks.

[@KateHayes]

Your welcome!

[@user-ci2be4hp7c]

Thank you! One tip about the different formats (in the top right corner) made my life so much easier.

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@LillyoftheValleyAZ]

Looking forward to your new course, I need it! ❤

[@KateHayes]

Can’t wait! It’s going to be be great! 😊

[@MzCereusBiz1]

Thank you. This was very helpful. I'd been trying to figure out frames for months. I didn't know how to use them before now, AND I didn't know I could change the quality when I saved, so thanks again.

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@user-xv5uf5nw1w]

So Great for my new business as a Realtor. I can make my own posts, mailers, flyers etc. Thank you so much Kate!

[@KateHayes]

That’s awesome!! There’s definitely a market for those products too if you end up wanting to sell them :)

[@KateHayes]

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[@SaL-ep7zb]

Sorry, but the information is already free in youtube. No need to pay for a live training class. But thank you.

[@KateHayes]

@@SaL-ep7zb Hey friend, the live training class is free! And will be sharing info we don’t share on KZbin :)

[@amaraisuarez6792]

The link won’t work for me :(

[@bradsampson4431]

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[@missmissy4555]

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[@cooperv.6083]

Gonna be assistant teaching a little class on video production--the teacher's the real pro but I'm watching this so I can be a bit more knowledgable on the software. Nice little tutorial, program seems really accessible, thanks 👍👍

[@KateHayes]

That’s awesome friend! Canva is the best and so easy to use!

[@user-xp7wd4cg5m]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@KateHayes]

Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed it! 😄

[@WanderWisdomHive121]

Thanks so much! you make it so easy to understand Canva, Looking forward to your course!

[@KateHayes]

Thank you for the kind words, friend!

[@kimetherington7219]

Great video. I feel much more confident as a beginner Canva user to play around and try out the many features you covered. Thank you!

[@KateHayes]

Yay! So glad to be a help! :)

[@fk-rm6xs]

I thought that was really helpful and you explained it very clearly as I’m a beginner and I thought it was really easy to follow. Thank you so much for making this!

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@lindamkhabela9754]

Excellent presentation. A Million thanks Kate. Really needed this as a beginner.

[@KateHayes]

Glad it helped friend!

[@user-nh2of4py8i]

Best vid I have seen on this topic! Thank you for sharing

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@criterionpublishers9864]

Great! Thank you!

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@miltontimberlake8116]

🎉🎉

[@rocq-eharrell]

Thank You SO Helpful👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@eribelgomez219]

Thank you for this video!!

[@KateHayes]

Your welcome!!

[@user-hq9fb3sz8p]

Thanks for sharing regards.

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@louisemitchell5871]

Very Helpful. Learned some new things even though I've been using Canva for a few months now. Thanks Kate!

[@KateHayes]

Awesome! So glad you could learn something new 😊

[@davidgerstel6079]

Thankyou!!! I especially appreciate the speed at which you moved through your presentation. You did not move too fast but at speed which enabled me to follow you easily. I am going to be using Canva to create Instagram posts for my audience of construction contractors. Each post will include a photo and a mini-article of 100 to 200 words. My model for that sort of post is the Journal of Light Construction. Your tutorial is going to enable me to create photos for the posts. I am hopeful that I can just add the mini articles using Instagram captions. for longer text is not something. you go into. If you care to let me know in a reply whether I am on the right track, I would appreciate that.

[@KateHayes]

So glad you found it useful! Sounds like you’ve got a good plan- I’m rooting for you!

[@jorgegustavoortiz7717]

Woooo - Hoooo This is the TUTORIAL I was looking for soooo desperately... LOL. Now, can you, PLEASE, show me how save the "Mockup" of a design on Etsy, and Printify....PLEASE!

[@user-se5ye6ge7d]

Thanks kate hayes, loved it

[@KateHayes]

Yay! So glad! Happy to help :)

[@karencopeland7490]

Great information…quick and to the point.

[@KateHayes]

Thanks friend! Happy to help! 😊

[@jennifermathews5432]

Now went on a Chromebook. How do you get the illustrations graphics, galleries, etc. in the left gray box when you open the elements to scroll down to see your other options

[@karenjenkins1621]

Thank you, this was informative. I also appreciate you taking your time compared to other videos I tried to watch.

[@KateHayes]

No problem, we try to get through it quick due to a lot to cover. If you ever need it, try slowing down the videos on KZbin.

[@suegoutier5328]

Great tutorial. Clear and concise. Thank you.

[@KateHayes]

Thank you friend! So glad this was helpful!

[@noscanknows]

thanks ! easy to understand and follow!

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@ceciliajames3636]

Great tutorial! I am new to this. So thanks!!!!

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@susanblackwell4424]

I totally agree

[@eyerazzledazzle-2]

You covered a lot. Thank you.

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@kathygaudio7114]

Ooops. I gave bad review to your site by mistake 😊. SO SORRY. YOUR beginner’s tutorial was the best one of the 20+ I checked out. 👍🏻👍🏻❤. Thank you

[@77Rochelle]

Looking forward to your launch!

[@KateHayes]

We have launched friend! 😊 You can check it out here through my free masterclass: www.kate-hayes.com/dppreg

[@AImaniaX]

I love this thank you so much! Coming back to it for later. This is awesome.

[@KateHayes]

So glad! Thanks for sharing!

[@Lovemusicandtarot]

Awesome thank you!

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@SweetieTarian]

This is very informative! Thank you

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@mrs.mcadoo1256]

Thank you! I have been using Canva by teaching myself and only using what I need. This was insightful. Thank you!

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome! So glad it helped!

[@funmilayobankole-jose3738]

You really tied! ❤

[@jodymp5264]

Hi Kate, stumbled upon your video while browsing literally at the moment. I got interested as you are concise and able to provide easy to grasp explanation. I have tried canva before, however, cease using it as I am unable to understand the process. I am going to watch more of your videos, moving forward. Thank you for sharing.

[@KateHayes]

Thank you friend, glad to hear this was helpful! You’ve got this! 👏🏻

[@dotpenji]

Canva is undeniably the go-to choice for beginners and those looking for an intuitive design tool. Have you had the chance to explore alternative design tools apart from Canva?

[@KateHayes]

We have but we just love Canva so much. We won’t rule out exploring some other design tools on our KZbin channel (and have a bit) but for now Canva is our main focus when creating digital products.

[@monicasoriano8581]

I love canva too! Thanks for sharing!

[@CyrineTuazon]

I've been using Canva in every since, it's very helpful and easy! Never thought Canva could do more! Thanks for this video!

[@KateHayes]

@@monicasoriano8581Sure thing!! 😄

[@KateHayes]

@@CyrineTuazonIt can do sooo much. They are constantly adding new features! 🤩

[@user-qs9xi5on6c]

I've searcjed for a tutor and she is the most thorough ad clear.

[@KateHayes]

Thank you friend!

[@luki7614]

Terrific

[@KateHayes]

Thanks friend!! 🤗

[@valeriewhite141]

I really like the visuals and while I’ve been online for a bit and familiar with virtual learning, I do agree with a few on how the pace you are sharing at is a bit faster than a beginner tutorial would be for those first becoming familiar with the canvas product, especially those with a kinesthetic learning style as their dominant - in which things are absorbed aka hands on vs visual or audio dominant. I did start and stop the video to write down the steps, but wanted to offer feedback on the variables of learning styles for future reference since you are sharing about offering a tutorial.

[@Donailist]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@KateHayes]

Sure thing! Happy to help! 😄

[@rachelgarcia3405]

Thank you for this step by step tutorial. I am currently starting my own business and is overwhelming trying to learn to many things at once. I do have a question… if I wanted to print my own logo stickers I can do that once I download my creation right?

[@Seremonii]

I never heard of Canva but this gives ne the confidence needed to dive in. Thanks !

[@KateHayes]

Awesome friend! You’re welcome!

[@KateHayes]

What do you want to create on Canva?? Let me know in the comments!! 👇🏼👇🏼

[@Chad-Tyrone-Pookey]

Wall art is what I’d like to dive into.

[@KateHayes]

@@Chad-Tyrone-Pookey Wall art sells really well on Etsy!

[@channelwowatme]

Motivational quotes

[@KateHayes]

@@channelwowatmeawesome!!

[@PrintablesBySusieQ]

I am interested in creating seamless patterns 😊

[@stephenleyden9559]

Excellent video Kate

[@KateHayes]

Thank you friend! Glad this was helpful for you!

[@juliaborovko5865]

thank you for the tips

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@user-bp2ov1yr8d]

Thank you kate for that nice tutorial

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@staceyandrico]

Super helpful!!!

[@KateHayes]

Thank you, friend!

[@joeyt12250]

Thanks for the vid, really helpful for nervous beginners like myself

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@user-cz1ku8ik9p]

Awesome. This is great. Thank you so much!

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@dw_harry]

Amazing tutorial! Thank you so much for this!!

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@dattdude6077]

thxs. I created a design in Canva, and it is listed as a grif and I can't edit it. What can I do?

[@cherylteosiewkhim]

Hi Kate, I have a older PowerPoint presentation which I would like to refresh with new templates from Canva. How can I do it? Thank You.

[@lonelybot2562]

thank you for the video Kate! helped me out tons :)

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@AhnafShams-bb2ii]

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[@khalidisoufiane8937]

TYSM that was so helpeful

[@KateHayes]

So glad! You’re very welcome!

[@jennifermaaghop3437]

This helps me a lot. Thank you so much!

[@KateHayes]

Yay! So glad! You’re welcome 🤗

[@yourstruly1984]

Thank you !!!

[@KateHayes]

You're welcome!

[@kochangela66]

t Thank you I couldn't find anyone showing this I was SOOO lost.

[@KateHayes]

So glad it helped!

[@hiddenpineschristmastreefa911]

Thanks for the intro!

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@FrankElyRealtor]

I appreciate the help

[@KateHayes]

Sure thing friend, happy to help!

[@susanconnors145]

Thank you for your tutorial for beginners I have canva pro trial version My work is primarily working with vinyl for HTV on garments Using SVG and PNG formats Importing a design and converting it to SVG and or PNG the software i currently use is Cameo 4 can you advise me how canva would be helpful Sue

[@LinchoTech]

Thanks🙏

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@MsEvaCooper]

🙏 Thank you

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@blinkee1213]

Thank you. Your tutorial was very helpful.

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@UncleBank]

Thank you so much! this is very useful!

[@KateHayes]

You're very welcome!

[@adrianneyanez4770]

Thank you for the video! Im excited to watch your Digital Product with Canva tutorial. What month will it be released? Thanks, Kate!

[@KateHayes]

Hi friend! The course is available now :) If you’re interested, I also have a free digital products masterclass that will unlock 40% off course enrollment! You can watch that here: www.kate-hayes.com/dppreg

[@trushkasoni4963]

Awesome video. Love that it wasn't too long and informative.

[@KateHayes]

So glad you enjoyed it!! 😄

[@geriforsythe1165]

This was very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to create for this beginner.

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@TimLinguaLearnUK]

Thank you, Kate. That was really helpful.

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@marklowelleapolo7457]

Thank you. I learned a lot.

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome. Glad you liked it!

[@rachelw2156]

Thank you so much!! I just opened a Canva account, and came on KZbin for a tutorial. This was perfect, and helped so much.

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@rachelw2156]

​@@KateHayesI just checked out your channel, and I'm excited to see your other videos. You have a new subscriber.

[@ShadesofLifeByVindya]

Love this and very clear ❤

[@KateHayes]

Thank you friend!

[@AmitKumar-jj2fg]

Great video again

[@KateHayes]

Thank you friend!

[@Amon-ra_frosty]

Great video! Very informative!

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@sherrymitchell3575]

Thank you

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@queenofcheap6310]

THANK YOU!!! I've just got my 30 Canva trial & tried one small photo & I failed terribly. I was just thinking, I'm never going to get this. I look forward to seeing what else you have.

[@KateHayes]

You’ve got this, friend! Definitely check out my Canva playlist- lots of good tutorials on there to help! 😄🤗

[@jorgepedraza5400]

Hello Kate. The reason this tutorial is to fast is because she has to edit to have the video just for 20 minutes. There is no pauses. Mi recommendation is to listen several times, I did that and worked for me. Thanks you for your efforts and work in pauses. Thanks a lot

[@williep636]

thank you

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@MatejaTurk]

❤❤❤

[@KateHayes]

Thanks for watching!

[@InSync3912]

Thank you! How can I make only one edge of the photo in the background fading away - so that it transitions smoothly over to the text or another photo etc?

[@KateHayes]

You can use gradient elements and stack them along the side of a photo

[@ALMhart]

A true beginner....I followed your example and now wanted to delete the test project and easily managed to delete the shape and photo but not the project. I am already stuck with an insta post and no way out. 😅

[@daphenernorwood]

Great tutorial

[@KateHayes]

Thank you friend! 😀

[@ellieferguson104]

This is fantastic, as you have explained it so well. Also, this isn't too long, so that while I am now trying to learn how to use Canva, I can keep referring back to your video here, and it won't take too long to get to what I want to refresh about. Thank you so much. New subscriber here.

[@KateHayes]

Thank you friend! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maheshchauhan9290]

thank you :)

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@user-qg4mv4js7y]

great for a beginner! Thanks

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@ldj4938]

Im interested in the new tutorial that you spoke about. I'm totally new to all of this but I'm enjoying your teaching technic. Thanks

[@KateHayes]

Great! If you have any questions email us @ [e-mail]

[@delvajosue9749]

Hello !congratulatios the tutorial is great . How can I have the digital cours on canva is it already available! I would love to use it!

[@KateHayes]

Hi friend, watch this masterclass and it tells about how to get the course. Kate-hayes.com/dppreg

[@kelwrg]

That was a great tutorial. I'm new to Canva.

[@KateHayes]

Thanks friend! So glad this was helpful for you! Canva is my absolute favorite because it is so beginner friendly! 😊