15 Genius Canva Hacks In Under 10 Minutes

In this video, the presenter shares 15 ingenious Canva hacks to enhance design efficiency and quality. The hacks include making a font appear bolder using the outline tool, utilizing Canva's image search bar and keywords for faster image selection, and distinguishing between scalable vector graphics and traditional graphics. The presenter also demonstrates how to create color palettes using vector graphics and AI technology, apply colors to a page from a photo, and hide images while retaining their color palette for future use. Additionally, the video covers methods to increase image resolution for printing, such as enlarging the canvas size or using Canva's Pro feature to upscale the file size. The presenter introduces the Prisma painting app for transforming photos into artworks and discusses the use of public domain images from Pixabay, which Canva acquired. Smart Mockups are also highlighted for commercial use, along with a creative tip on combining multiple elements into a mockup. Finally, the presenter shows how to use the crop tool to combine images, such as adding a smile to a dog's face, completing the challenge of presenting 15 hacks within 10 minutes.

Takeaways

• 🔍 Use the outline tool to make non-bold fonts appear bolder by matching the outline color to the text color and reducing the thickness.
• 🔎 Improve image search efficiency in Canva by using keywords associated with a preferred image to find similar styles.
• 📈 Distinguish between scalable vector graphics (SVGs) and traditional graphics by their color changeability; SVGs are made with mathematical formulas and scale without quality loss.
• 🎨 Quickly create color palettes by selecting a boho background graphic with editable colors and applying it to other elements.
• 📸 Utilize Canva's AI to generate a color palette from a photo by editing an element's colors after selecting the photo.
• 🌈 Apply a color scheme from a photo to an entire page by right-clicking the photo and selecting 'apply colors to page'.
• 🖼️ Hide a photo in the design by setting its transparency to zero and moving it to the lowest layer for ongoing color palette reference.
• 🧩 Use Canva's align tools to realign multiple elements and space them evenly with a right-click and menu selection.
• 🖼️ Increase image resolution for print by enlarging the canvas size or using a Pro account feature to increase file size, or by saving as a PDF and converting to another format while maintaining 300 DPI.
• 🖌 Turn a photo into a painting or cartoon using the Prisma app within Canva's edit image feature.
• ℹ️ Check the image information tab to find the source of an image, which can lead to discovering public domain licensed images for more flexible commercial use.
• 📚 Use Canva's Smart Mockups for commercial purposes to display various design elements on a mockup canvas.
• 🔄 Combine images using the crop tool to create composite images, like adding a smile to a photo of a dog.

Q & A

What is the main challenge presented in the video?

The main challenge is to show 15 genius Canva hacks in under 10 minutes and teach something new about Canva that the viewer might not know.

How can you make a non-bold font appear bolder in Canva?

You can make a non-bold font appear bolder by using the outline tool, setting it to the same color as the text, and then reducing the thickness.

What is a useful trick to find similar images in Canva's image library?

When you find an image that fits the style you want, open the more information tab, check the keywords associated with the image, and use those keywords to perform another search.

How can you tell the difference between scalable vector graphics and traditional graphics in Canva?

You can tell the difference by trying to change the colors of the image. If you can change the colors, it's a scalable vector graphic. If not, it's a traditional graphic.

Why are vector graphics useful for creating color palettes?

Vector graphics are useful for creating color palettes because they are made with mathematical formulas that can scale without reducing quality, and their colors can be changed because they are generated each time with the formulas.

How does Canva's AI create a color palette based on a photo?

Canva's AI creates a color palette based on a photo by analyzing the color scheme and aesthetic of the selected photo when you choose to edit a design element's colors.

What is a quick way to change the color scheme of multiple elements to match a specific photo?

Right-click the photo and select 'apply colors to page'. The AI technology will recolor all elements in the design to match the photo's color scheme.

How can you hide an image in your design while still keeping its color palette available?

Select the image, set its transparency to zero to hide it, and then move it to the lowest layer in the layers tab, just above the background layer.

What are Canva's align tools and how can they help with design?

Canva's align tools allow you to select multiple elements and align them in various ways, such as at the top or bottom, and to space them evenly throughout the design.

How can you increase the image resolution of a Canva design for printing purposes?

You can increase the canvas size by 3.125 times, use the pro account feature to increase the file size when downloading, or save the design as a PDF and convert it to another file type while retaining the 300 DPI using a tool like Cloud Convert.

How can you turn an image into a painting or cartoon style in Canva?

Select the image, click 'edit image', scroll through the available apps, and select the Prisma icon to install and use the painting app to apply different styles.

What is the significance of knowing the source of an image in Canva?

Knowing the source can provide information about the image's licensing, which can be important for commercial use. For example, images uploaded to Pixabay before Canva's acquisition may have a public domain license that is less restrictive.

What is Canva's Smart Mockups feature?

Smart Mockups is a feature in Canva's app section that provides a range of different mockups to which you can add elements from your design, making it appear as if the design is on a physical product.

How can you combine images using the crop tool in Canva?

Use the crop tool to cut out a portion of one image, such as a smiling face, and then add it onto another image, like a dog's face, to create a new composite image.

Outlines

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🎨 Canva Design Hacks and Image Resolution Tips

The speaker challenges themselves to teach 15 Canva hacks in under 10 minutes. They start with a technique to make a font appear bolder by using the outline tool and matching the outline color with the text. Next, they discuss efficient ways to search through Canva's extensive image library, suggesting the use of keywords associated with preferred images to find similar ones. They also explain the difference between scalable vector graphics (SVGs) and traditional graphics, highlighting the scalability and color-changeability of SVGs. The speaker then demonstrates how to create color palettes using vector graphics and Canva's AI feature, which can generate color schemes from photos. They also mention a quick method to apply a color scheme from a photo to an entire page and how to hide an image while keeping its color palette accessible. The paragraph concludes with a discussion on aligning design elements and increasing image resolution for print, suggesting increasing canvas size, using a Pro account feature, or saving as a PDF and converting it to maintain high DPI.

05:04

🖼️ Image Editing and Canva's Pro Features

The speaker shares a hack for increasing the canvas size to achieve higher print resolution, with a specific example of scaling up a design for better print quality. They also mention a Pro account feature that allows for automatic resizing and a method to save PDFs at 300 DPI, which can then be converted to other formats like PNGs while retaining the high resolution. The paragraph continues with a discussion on transforming images into paintings or cartoons using Canva's integrated Prisma app and the combination of this feature with Canva's background remover for creating custom photo products. The speaker then reveals that some images on Canva are sourced from Pixabay, which has a large collection of free images, and that those uploaded before Canva's acquisition have a public domain license suitable for commercial use. They introduce Canva's Smart Mockups, a tool for creating realistic product mockups with ease. The paragraph concludes with a creative hack for combining images using the crop tool to edit elements, such as adding a smile to a dog's face, and a recap of the challenge completed within the 10-minute timeframe.

Keywords

💡Canva

Canva is an online graphic design platform used to create visual content such as social media graphics, presentations, posters, and more. In the video, Canva is the central tool around which the 'hacks' or tips are provided to enhance the user experience and design capabilities.

💡Font

A font is a particular size, weight, and style of a set of type. In the video, the presenter discusses enhancing a font's appearance by using Canva's outline tool to make it look bolder, which is crucial for design aesthetics and readability.

💡Outline Tool

The outline tool in Canva is a feature that allows users to create an outline around text, which can be customized in terms of color and thickness. It is demonstrated in the video as a method to simulate a bolder version of a font.

💡Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) are graphic images that can be resized without loss of quality because they are created using mathematical formulas. In the context of the video, SVGs are highlighted as a type of image in Canva that can be scaled and have their colors changed easily.

💡Color Palette

A color palette in design terms refers to a set of colors that work well together and are used for a harmonious design. The video demonstrates how to quickly create a color palette in Canva using vector graphics and AI technology based on photos.

💡AI Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is the application of computer systems that can perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such as learning and problem-solving. In the video, AI is used by Canva to analyze photos and create color palettes, as well as to apply colors to a page based on an uploaded photo.

💡Transparency

In design software like Canva, transparency refers to the opacity level of an object or image, where a lower transparency means the object is more see-through. The video shows how setting transparency to zero can hide an image while keeping its color palette available for use.

💡Align Tools

Align tools in Canva are used to arrange multiple design elements in relation to each other, such as aligning them at the top, bottom, or center. The video demonstrates how these tools can help in creating a neat and professional layout.

💡DPI (Dots Per Inch)

Dots Per Inch (DPI) is a measure of spatial printing or video dot density. A higher DPI indicates a higher resolution, which is important for print quality. The video offers hacks to increase the DPI of Canva designs for better print results.

💡Smart Mockups

Smart Mockups in Canva are pre-designed templates that allow users to place their graphics or designs onto objects or scenes realistically. The video explains how to use this feature to showcase designs in a professional and appealing way.

💡Crop Tool

The crop tool in Canva is used to select and adjust the area of an image that is visible, allowing for the removal of unwanted parts or the combination of different images. The video shows how to use the crop tool creatively to edit images, such as adding a smile to a dog's face.

Highlights

A quick hack to make a non-bold font appear bolder by using the outline tool and matching the outline color with the text color.

Efficiently browsing through Canva's extensive image library by using keywords associated with a selected image.

Identifying scalable vector graphics (SVGs) from traditional graphics by their color changeability in Canva.

Creating custom color palettes by using vector graphics and AI technology in Canva.

Applying a color scheme from a photo to a design by using Canva's AI feature.

Hiding a photo in the design while keeping its color palette available for future use.

Using Canva's align tools to realign multiple elements and space them evenly.

Increasing image resolution for print by adjusting canvas size or using Canva Pro's download feature.

Converting PDF files to high DPI images using cloud-based tools after saving from Canva.

Transforming images into paintings or cartoons using the Prisma app within Canva.

Combining the background remover tool with Prisma for creating custom photo products.

Discovering the source of an image and its licensing through Canva's information tab for potential commercial use.

Utilizing Canva's Smart Mockups for commercial purposes to showcase designs on various products.

Creating a mockup featuring multiple elements by saving a composite design as an image and uploading it to Canva.

Combining images using the crop tool to create composite images, such as adding a smile to a photo.

Completing 15 Canva hacks in under 10 minutes, demonstrating the versatility and efficiency of Canva's features.