5 hidden and most useful features of Canva

Magic Resize Tool:

What It Does:Allows you to instantly resize designs for multiple platforms with a single click, maintaining proportions and layouts.

Where to Find It:Available in the Pro plan. Click "Resize" in the toolbar, choose your desired dimensions or social media platforms, and click "Copy & Resize."

Why It’s Useful:Save time by repurposing a single design for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc., without starting from scratch.

Brand Kit:

What It Does:Lets you save brand colors, logos, and fonts for consistent branding across all your designs.

Where to Find It:Accessible under "Brand Hub" in the sidebar (Pro feature).

Why It’s Useful:Ensures brand consistency and speeds up the design process by providing preloaded brand assets.

Background Remover:

What It Does:Removes the background from an image in one click, making it transparent.

Where to Find It:Select an image, go to "Edit Image", and click "Background Remover" (Pro feature).

Why It’s Useful:Perfect for creating clean product images, profile photos, or layered designs.

Search by Filter in Elements:

What It Does:Allows you to search for specific types of graphics (e.g., static vs. animated, free vs. Pro) using advanced filters.

Where to Find It:After searching for elements, click the filter icon near the search bar.

Why It’s Useful:Quickly narrows down your search to find exactly what you need.

Hyperlinking in PDFs:

What It Does:Enables you to add clickable hyperlinks to text, buttons, or images in designs that you export as PDFs.

Where to Find It:Select the text or element, click the chain icon in the toolbar, and add your URL.

Why It’s Useful:Great for creating interactive PDFs, such as portfolios, presentations, or marketing materials.

Bonus Tip:

Use Canva’s Shortcuts (e.g., T for adding text, R for a rectangle) to speed up your workflow. Explore the full list by pressing / while in the design editor.