Hidden & Cool Canva Features You Should Know
Canva is packed with hidden gems that can save time, boost creativity, and improve workflow. Here are some cool features you might not be using yet.
1. Magic Resize (Pro Feature) – Instantly Adapt Designs
Ever created a design but needed it in different sizes for Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn? Instead of remaking it, use Magic Resize!
How to use it:
- Click Resize (top menu in Canva Pro).
- Select multiple formats (e.g., Instagram post, YouTube thumbnail).
- Canva will automatically adjust the design.
2. Background Remover (Pro Feature) – One-Click Image Editing
Want to remove backgrounds from images without Photoshop? Canva Pro lets you do it instantly.
How to use it:
- Click on an image.
- Select Edit Image > Background Remover—done in seconds!
Perfect for: Product images, profile pictures, and social media graphics.
3. Brand Kit - Maintain Consistency
If you’re designing for a business, VA work, or social media, Canva`s Brand Kit helps you store logos, fonts, and brand colors in one place.
How to use it:
- Go to Brand Kit (Pro Feature).
- Upload logos, brand colors, and fonts for quick access in any design.
3. Canva Docs - A.I Powered Document Creation
Did you know Canva now lets you write and design documents in one place? It even includes Magic Write, an AI-powered content generator!
How to use it:
- Go to Canva Docs > Start typing.
- Use Magic Write (AI) to generate text, ideas, or summaries instantly.
5. QR Code Generator – Add Scannable Links to Your Designs
Want to add a QR code to a flyer, business card, or event invitation? Canva lets you do it in seconds!
How to use it:
- Click Apps (left panel) > QR Code Generator.
- Enter your website or link.
- Canva will generate a scannable QR code to place in your design.
6. Canva Smartmockups – Instantly Place Designs on Products
Want to showcase a logo on a T-shirt, phone, or laptop? Canva lets you turn images into product mockups instantly.
How to use it:
- Click Apps > Smartmockups.
- Choose a mockup (e.g., T-shirt, phone screen, book cover).
- Upload your design, and Canva will place it perfectly.
7. Sync Canva Projects Across Multiple Devices
- Use the Same Canva Account
- Make sure you log in with the same email, Google, or Facebook account on both devices.
- Access Your Designs on a Second Device
- On a computer, go to Canva.com.
- On a mobile or tablet, download the Canva app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
- Open "Projects" or "Recent Designs"
- Your saved designs are automatically stored in the cloud and can be accessed from the Projects section on any device.
- Make Edits & Save Automatically
- Canva autosaves your changes, so any edits you make on one device will instantly appear on the other.
- Enable Offline Mode (Canva Pro Feature)
- If you need to work without an internet connection, use Canva Pro`s offline mode to sync updates once you`re back online.
Pro Tips for a Smooth Syncing Experience
✔ Ensure a Stable Internet Connection – Syncing happens in real time when connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.
✔ Refresh Your Projects List – If changes don’t appear, try refreshing the page or restarting the app.
✔ Manually Save & Close – If using multiple devices at once, close a project on one device before opening it on another to avoid conflicts.