What are Canva Apps and How to use them
TLDRCanva has opened its ecosystem with an app marketplace, allowing developers to create apps that integrate seamlessly with Canva. Users can access these apps from the Canva homepage or within the editor, enhancing their design experience with third-party and Canva-developed apps. The video also introduces three useful apps: Type Gradient for gradient text, Gify for embedding GIFs, and Rondy Tutorials for integrating YouTube tutorials into designs.
Takeaways
- π Canva has opened its ecosystem to developers, allowing them to build and launch apps that integrate seamlessly within Canva.
- π Users can access Canva apps from the homepage or within the editor, with a dedicated 'Apps' section providing a marketplace of options.
- π Canva Pro account holders and free users alike can utilize apps, indicating that apps are accessible to everyone.
- π The apps are categorized for easy navigation, with sections for trending, AI-powered, and design essentials apps, among others.
- π Users can search for specific apps using a search bar, and the marketplace features both third-party and Canva-developed apps.
- π The 'Discover' tab in the apps section highlights featured and popular apps, aiding users in finding useful tools.
- π Once an app is used, it can be pinned for easy access in subsequent sessions, streamlining the user experience.
- π Users can remove apps they no longer wish to use by accessing the app settings and selecting 'remove from your apps'.
- π₯ The video transcript provides a series called 'Hot New Canva Apps' that reviews and rates new apps, helping users discover quality tools.
- π¨ Specific apps like 'Type Gradient' fill gaps in Canva's native features, allowing users to create gradient text and other effects.
- πΉ The 'Gify' app lets users embed GIFs into their designs, adding dynamic elements to static visuals.
- π The 'Rondy Tutorials' app integrates YouTube tutorials directly into the Canva editor, allowing users to learn while they work.
Q & A
What is the purpose of Canva Extend event?
-The Canva Extend event was focused on developers and was an unusual event for Canva, as it was centered around announcing the opening of their ecosystem and the launch of an app Marketplace.
How can users access Canva Apps?
-Users can access Canva Apps from the Canva homepage by clicking on the 'Apps' button in the side panel or from within the editor by clicking on the 'Apps' tab in the object panel on the left menu.
What are the two ways to start using an app in Canva?
-The two ways to start using an app in Canva are by clicking on an app from the homepage, which will prompt you to select a design or create a new one, and by clicking on an app from the editor's 'Apps' tab, which provides a similar menu of apps.
What is the difference between Canva-made apps and third-party apps?
-Canva-made apps are developed by Canva itself, while third-party apps are developed by other companies. Both types of apps can be found in the Canva App Marketplace.
How can users find specific apps in Canva?
-Users can find specific apps in Canva by using the search bar and typing in keywords related to the app they are looking for, such as 'QR code generator'.
What happens when a user opens an app in Canva?
-When a user opens an app in Canva, they may be prompted with a broader description of what the app does and given options to use it with an existing design or start a new design.
Are all apps in the Canva App Marketplace free to use?
-While apps are accessible for free, some third-party apps may require users to sign up or create an account to unlock all features.
How can users remove apps from their Canva 'Apps' tab?
-Users can remove apps from their 'Apps' tab by clicking on the three dots next to the app and selecting 'Remove from your apps'.
What is the 'Hot New Canva Apps' series mentioned in the script?
-The 'Hot New Canva Apps' series is a collection of videos where the creator reviews, rates, and demonstrates the latest batch of Canva apps, helping viewers to sort through and find useful apps more efficiently.
Can users generate QR codes for specific URLs within Canva?
-Yes, users can use the QR code generator app within Canva to create QR codes for specific URLs, making it easier to direct others to certain online content.
What are some of the featured apps mentioned in the script?
-Some of the featured apps mentioned in the script include 'Type Gradient' for creating gradient text, 'Gify' for embedding GIFs into designs, and 'Rondy Tutorials' for integrating YouTube tutorials directly into the Canva editor.
Outlines
π Canva Extend Event and App Marketplace Introduction
The script begins by discussing an event called Canva Extend, hosted by Canva in San Francisco, which was unique because it was aimed at developers. Canva announced a significant development during this event: the opening of their ecosystem and the launch of an app marketplace, allowing anyone to build and launch apps that integrate seamlessly with Canva. The video will explain how this announcement changes the way Canva is used. The narrator describes two primary ways users can access Canva apps: from the Canva homepage and from within the editor. The homepage method involves clicking the 'Apps' button in the side panel, leading to the marketplace landing page where apps are categorized and can be searched. The editor method involves accessing the 'Apps' tab in the object panel. The script also mentions that while most apps in the marketplace are third-party, some are developed by Canva itself.
π οΈ How to Use and Manage Canva Apps
This paragraph explains how to start using apps within Canva. Users can click on an app's 'Open' button to begin, with some third-party apps requiring sign-up to access full features. Once an app is used, it gets pinned for easy access. The narrator also demonstrates how to remove unwanted apps from the 'Apps' section by using the 'Remove from your apps' option. Additionally, the paragraph introduces a series called 'Hot New Canva Apps,' where the narrator reviews and rates new Canva apps, helping viewers decide which apps are worth trying. The paragraph concludes with a practical demonstration of using the QR code generator app in Canva to create a QR code for a YouTube playlist, showcasing the app's utility.
π¨ Exploring Three Noteworthy Canva Apps
The final paragraph of the script highlights three apps that the narrator recommends trying out. The first is 'Type Gradient,' which fills a gap in Canva's functionality by allowing users to create gradient text. The app is described in detail, including how to use it to customize text with various colors and orientations. The second app is 'Gify,' which enables users to search for and embed GIFs into their designs, offering customization options like resizing, rounding corners, and adding borders. The third app is 'Rondy Tutorials,' a project by the narrator that brings YouTube tutorials directly into the Canva editor, allowing users to learn while they work. The paragraph ends with an invitation to try these apps and a mention of two additional videos for further exploration.
Mindmap
Keywords
Canva Apps
Canva Extend
App Marketplace
AI Powered Apps
Design Essentials
QR Code Generator
Third-Party Apps
Type Gradient
Gify
Rondy Tutorials
Highlights
Canva has opened its ecosystem and launched an app marketplace for developers.
Anyone can now build and launch an app that integrates seamlessly within Canva.
Canva apps are accessible from the Canva homepage and within the editor.
Apps are categorized for easy discovery and navigation.
Users can search for specific apps using the search bar.
Featured and trending apps are highlighted on the marketplace landing page.
Canva Pro account users have access to apps, but apps are free for everyone.
Apps can be launched from the homepage or the editor's object panel.
Some apps require signing up to unlock full functionality.
Third-party apps and Canva-made apps coexist in the marketplace.
Canva apps can be pinned for easy access in future sessions.
Unused apps can be removed from the user's app section for a cleaner interface.
A series called 'Hot New Canva Apps' reviews and rates the latest apps.
The QR code generator app in Canva facilitates easy access to resources.
Type gradient app fills a gap by enabling gradient text creation in Canva.
Gify app allows embedding GIFs into Canva designs for dynamic effects.
Rondy Tutorials app brings YouTube tutorials directly into the Canva editor.
Canva extend video provides deeper insights into the app marketplace announcement.
The tutorial app allows multitasking by watching videos while working in Canva.