What are Canva Apps and How to use them
TLDRCanva Extend, an event for developers, introduced the Canva app Marketplace, allowing anyone to build apps that integrate seamlessly with Canva. Users can access apps from the homepage or within the editor, with categories like AI-powered and design essentials. Apps are mostly third-party, but some are Canva-made. The video demonstrates how to use apps like Type Gradient for gradient text, GIFY for embedding GIFs, and Rondy Tutorials for in-editor learning, highlighting the ease of enhancing designs with these apps.
Takeaways
- π Canva has opened its ecosystem to developers by launching an app Marketplace, allowing anyone to build and launch apps that integrate with Canva.
- π Users can access Canva apps from the homepage or within the editor, with a simple click on the 'Apps' button.
- π The apps are categorized for easy navigation, with sections for trending, AI-powered, and design essentials apps.
- π There is a search function to find specific apps, such as a QR code generator, by typing keywords.
- π Canva apps include both third-party and Canva-developed apps, with the latter indicated as 'created by Canva'.
- π To use an app, users simply click 'Open' and may need to sign up for third-party apps to access full features.
- π Frequently used apps can be pinned for quick access, and unused apps can be removed from the user's app section.
- π¨ The 'Type Gradient' app fills a gap in Canva by allowing users to create gradient text, a feature not natively available in Canva.
- π¬ The 'Gify' app lets users embed GIFs into their designs, offering customization options like border and corner rounding.
- πΉ The 'Rondy Tutorials' app brings YouTube tutorials directly into the Canva editor, allowing users to learn while they design.
- π A QR code generator app in Canva can create QR codes for easy access to resources, like a YouTube playlist of Canva app reviews.
Q & A
What was the purpose of the Canva Extend event in San Francisco?
-The Canva Extend event in San Francisco was focused on developers and was the platform where Canva announced the opening of their ecosystem and the launch of an app Marketplace.
How does the Canva app Marketplace impact users?
-The Canva app Marketplace impacts users by allowing anyone to build and launch an app that works seamlessly within Canva, thus enhancing the functionality and user experience of the platform.
How can users access Canva apps from the homepage?
-Users can access Canva apps from the homepage by locating the 'Apps' button in the side panel and clicking on it to land on the apps or marketplace landing page.
What are the different sections users can find on the Canva apps marketplace landing page?
-On the Canva apps marketplace landing page, users can find sections such as trending apps, featured categories like AI powered apps, Design Essentials, and Share and Publish apps, and a search bar to find specific apps.
How can users search for a specific app in Canva?
-Users can search for a specific app in Canva by using the search bar on the apps marketplace page and typing in keywords related to the app they are looking for.
What are the two ways to access Canva apps mentioned in the script?
-The two ways to access Canva apps mentioned are from the Canva homepage and from within the Canva editor by using the 'Apps' tab in the object panel.
What happens when a user clicks on an app from the Canva editor?
-When a user clicks on an app from the Canva editor, they are taken to a broader description of the app and are given options to either use an existing design or start a new design to begin using the app.
Are all apps in the Canva Marketplace developed by Canva?
-No, most of the apps in the Canva Marketplace are third-party apps developed by companies other than Canva. However, there are also some apps developed by Canva itself.
How can users start using a third-party app from the Canva Marketplace?
-To start using a third-party app, users may need to sign up or create an account within the app to unlock all features, although some basic functionalities might be available without signing up.
How can users remove apps from their 'Apps' tab in Canva?
-Users can remove apps from their 'Apps' tab by clicking on the three little dots next to the app and selecting 'Remove from your apps'.
What is the 'Hot New Canva Apps' series and how does it help users?
-The 'Hot New Canva Apps' series is a collection of videos that reviews and rates the latest batch of Canva apps, helping users understand which apps are good and how to use them, saving them time in sorting through the apps themselves.
Outlines
π Canva Extend and App Marketplace Introduction
The video script describes an event called Canva Extend, which was held in San Francisco and was targeted at developers. During this event, Canva made a significant announcement about opening their ecosystem and launching an app marketplace. This marketplace allows anyone to build and integrate apps into Canva seamlessly. The script then explains how users can access these apps from the Canva homepage or within the editor, highlighting the features and categories available. It also mentions that while most apps are third-party, some are developed by Canva itself.
π οΈ How to Use and Manage Canva Apps
This paragraph details the process of using apps within Canva. It explains that users can open apps by clicking on the 'open' button and that some third-party apps may require sign-up to access full features. The script also shows how to pin frequently used apps and how to remove apps that are no longer needed from the user's app section. Additionally, it introduces a series called 'Hot New Canva Apps' where the latest apps are reviewed and rated, helping viewers to decide which apps are worth trying.
π¨ Exploring Creative Canva Apps
The final paragraph of the script showcases three specific Canva apps that the speaker recommends. The first, Type Gradient, fills a gap in Canva's functionality by allowing users to create gradient text. The second, Gify, enables users to embed GIFs into their designs, offering customization options like border and corner rounding. The third app, Rondy Tutorials, brings YouTube tutorials directly into the Canva editor, allowing users to learn while they work. The script concludes with an invitation to try these apps and a mention of additional videos that provide more information about Canva Extend and the Rondy Tutorials app.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Canva Apps
π‘Canva Extend
π‘App Marketplace
π‘QR Code Generator
π‘AI Powered Apps
π‘Design Essentials
π‘Type Gradient
π‘GIFs
π‘Rondy Tutorials
π‘Third-Party Apps
Highlights
Canva hosted an unusual event called Canva Extend focused on developers.
Canva announced the opening of their ecosystem and launching an app Marketplace.
Users can now build and launch apps that work seamlessly within Canva.
There are two ways to access Canva apps: from the homepage and within the editor.
Apps are accessible from the Canva homepage through the 'Apps' button.
The Apps Marketplace features different sections and categories of apps.
Users can search for specific apps using the search bar.
Apps can be accessed within the editor through the 'Apps' tab in the object panel.
Most apps in the Marketplace are third-party, developed by companies other than Canva.
Canva has created some apps itself, such as Magic Media.
Third-party apps may require signing up to unlock all features.
Once used, apps are pinned for easy access in the 'Apps' section.
Users can remove apps they no longer use from their 'Apps' section.
A series called 'Hot New Canva Apps' reviews and rates the latest batch of Canva apps.
The QR code generator app in Canva can create QR codes for easy access to online content.
Type Gradient is an app that allows users to create gradient text in Canva.
Gify is an app that lets users embed GIFs into their Canva designs.
Rondy Tutorials is an app that brings YouTube tutorials into the Canva editor.