How to use Pexels and Pixabay from within Canva
TLDRIn this tutorial, Stephanie, a creative designer and Canva design coach, teaches viewers how to seamlessly integrate stock photos from Pexels and Pixabay directly into their Canva designs. She demonstrates the process by creating a design for a skincare product, explaining that users can search for images within Canva without visiting the stock photo sites. Stephanie shows how to access Pexels and Pixabay through the 'More' option in Canva's photo selection and drag chosen images into the design. She also notes that the search history for Pexels and Pixabay will disappear once a user navigates away from a design, unlike Canva's own photo search history which persists. The tutorial concludes with an invitation for viewers to reach out with questions or requests for future tutorials.
Takeaways
- 🎨 Canva allows users to access Pexels and Pixabay directly within the platform, eliminating the need to download and upload images separately.
- 📷 Users can search for stock photos on Pexels and Pixabay from within a Canva design, and simply drag and drop the chosen image into their project.
- 🔍 There may be some duplication of images between Pexels, Pixabay, and Canva's own photo library because photographers may supply the same photo to multiple platforms.
- 💡 If a user doesn't find suitable images in the initial search, they can access more options by clicking on the 'More' option which leads to Pexels and Pixabay.
- 📂 The search history on Pexels and Pixabay within Canva is persistent as long as the user remains on the same design. However, it disappears once the user navigates away to start a new design.
- 🚫 Unlike with Canva's own photos, where the search history remains accessible even after starting a new design, the search on Pexels and Pixabay resets when leaving the current design.
- 🌐 The integration of Pexels and Pixabay into Canva streamlines the design process by reducing the number of steps required to incorporate stock images.
- 📝 Canva users can manage their social media presence more efficiently by using the platform for both design creation and posting.
- 📈 The use of YouTube thumbnail templates in Canva is recommended as they fit well across various social media platforms without needing to resize.
- 🔄 Users can filter through photos in Canva's library using keywords, and if unsatisfied, easily switch to Pexels or Pixabay for more options.
- 📌 Canva's design coach, Stephanie, emphasizes the ease of use and efficiency of integrating stock photo sites directly into the Canva workflow.
Q & A
What is the primary role of Stephanie in the video?
-Stephanie is a creative designer and a Canva design coach who helps her clients create visually appealing designs for social media and occasionally manages their social media accounts.
What is the main purpose of the tutorial?
-The tutorial aims to show users how to use Pexels and Pixabay directly within the Canva platform to find and insert stock photos into their designs without having to visit the sites separately.
What are the benefits of using Pexels and Pixabay within Canva?
-Using Pexels and Pixabay within Canva allows users to access and insert stock photos directly into their designs without the need to subscribe, download, and upload the images separately, simplifying the design process.
How does Stephanie suggest creating a design in Canva?
-Stephanie suggests creating a design by selecting a template, such as a YouTube thumbnail, which is versatile for various social media platforms, and then customizing it according to the user's needs.
What happens to the search query in Pexels and Pixabay if you navigate away from the current design in Canva?
-If you navigate away from the current design and start a new one, the search query in Pexels and Pixabay will disappear, unlike the search within Canva's own photo library which retains the recent searches.
How can users access their recently used photographs within Canva?
-Users can access their recently used photographs in Canva by clicking on 'See All' in the photos section, which will display all the recently used images.
What is the process of using a photo from Pexels or Pixabay in Canva?
-To use a photo from Pexels or Pixabay in Canva, users can search for images within the respective platforms directly from Canva, select the desired image, and drag it into their design.
Why might there be duplicate images between Pexels, Pixabay, and Canva?
-There might be duplicate images because photographers who supply photos to Pexels and Pixabay may also supply the same photos to Canva.
How can users clear their recent search history in Pexels and Pixabay within Canva?
-Users can clear their recent search history by clicking on the 'Clear' option next to the search bar in Pexels and Pixabay.
What is Stephanie's approach to managing her clients' social media presence?
-Stephanie helps her clients be visually visible on social media by creating designs for them and occasionally posting those designs on their behalf when she manages their social media accounts.
What is the advantage of using a YouTube thumbnail template in Canva?
-A YouTube thumbnail template is advantageous because it fits well onto various social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter without needing to resize the design.
How does Stephanie engage with her audience on YouTube?
-Stephanie engages her audience by inviting them to subscribe to her YouTube channel and ring the bell to get notified every time she uploads a new video.
Outlines
🎨 Introduction to Canva Design and Social Media Visibility
Stephanie, a creative designer and Canva design coach, introduces herself and her role in helping clients enhance their social media presence with custom designs. She occasionally manages their social media accounts, posting designs on platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. She invites viewers to subscribe to her YouTube channel for updates. The tutorial focuses on integrating stock photo sites Pexels and Pixabay directly within Canva, streamlining the process of finding and using images without leaving the platform.
📸 Using Pexels and Pixabay Photos in Canva
The video demonstrates how to access Pexels and Pixabay from within the Canva desktop app, eliminating the need to visit their websites, subscribe, download, and upload images. Stephanie shows how to create a design, select a template, and search for images related to 'skincare'. She explains that by clicking on the three dots next to 'photos', users can access both Pexels and Pixabay, and directly insert chosen images into their designs. She also notes that searches within these stock photo sites will persist until a new design is started, unlike with Canva's own photo search, which retains the search history even across new designs. Stephanie concludes by thanking Canva for the feature and offering to answer any questions or create specific tutorials upon request.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Canva
💡Pexels
💡Pixabay
💡Stock Photos
💡Screen Share
💡YouTube Thumbnails
💡Social Media Management
💡Creative Designer
💡Drag and Drop
💡Design Process
💡Royalty-Free Images
Highlights
Stephanie is a creative designer and Canva design coach helping clients achieve visual visibility on social media.
Today's tutorial focuses on integrating Pexels and Pixabay within the Canva platform for streamlined design processes.
No longer is it necessary to visit the Pexels or Pixabay sites, subscribe, download, and upload images into Canva.
Canva users can now access and post images directly from Pexels and Pixabay through the Canva interface.
Stephanie demonstrates how to create a design in the Canva desktop app, specifically for social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Users can search for specific themes, such as 'skincare', and filter through available photos within Canva.
If the internal Canva photos do not suffice, users can access Pexels and Pixabay through the 'More' option.
Images from Pexels and Pixabay can be directly inserted into a Canva design without additional steps.
There may be some duplication of images across Canva, Pexels, and Pixabay due to shared photographers.
Once an image is selected from Pexels or Pixabay, it can be simply dragged into the Canva design.
The search functionality within Canva for Pexels and Pixabay remains accessible as long as the user is on the same design.
Navigating away from a design in Canva will cause the Pexels and Pixabay search terms to disappear from the interface.
In contrast, search terms for photos within Canva itself persist even when starting a new design.
Users can revisit recent photos by clicking 'See All' and have the option to clear the search history.
Stephanie commends Canva for allowing users to utilize Pexels and Pixabay without adding extra steps to the design process.
She offers to answer any questions or create specific tutorials upon request, encouraging direct messages from viewers.
The tutorial concludes with a reminder of the efficiency and ease of using Pexels and Pixabay directly in Canva.