New Canva Features And Tools You Need To Know About
The second Canva Create event was recently held and they really went over the top with this one. The theme was “A Brand New Era” and all these new features they introduced got them one step closer to completing their mission… Empower the world to design!
They introduced AI to their platform which made a huge difference, and a bunch of other cool tools that can really level up your brand’s design game.
Let’s get to know some of the most attention-grabbing and innovative features Canva released.
Brand Hub
On this new section you hold the power to control your brand identity. With Brand Hub, you have the tools to keep your business vision intact by managing key features like color palettes, font choices, and even approving designs.
Consistency is key when it comes to branding, and Brand Hub makes it easier than ever to ensure every member of your team is on the same page. Upload specific fonts, colors, images, and logos so that everybody uses the same elements and maintains a consistent brand identity.
With custom folders, you can easily organize your designs and access your go-to templates, ensuring you never waste time searching for your favorite designs again. And if you want to go even further, you can lock down any options different from the ones you select, ensuring your team have clear guidelines to follow.
Magic Design
Are you tired of browsing through countless templates and trying to imagine how your images and fonts will look with each one? Say goodbye to those days, because this Canva's new tool is here to transform your design process.
With Magic Design, all you need to do is upload your image, and let the magic unfold before your very eyes. This innovative tool generates a selection of design templates that match the tone and style of your image. No more guesswork, no more frustration - just fast, effortless design.
Matching the tone of your image has never been easier, leaving you with more time to focus on bringing your unique creative vision to life. And once you've created your design, you can easily adjust and save it to your Brand Hub, ensuring it stays consistent with your brand's identity.
Magic Write
Magic write existed before the recent Canva event but now it’s far better!
Magic Write is an AI tool that takes your text prompt and turns it into a first draft. Perfect for copywriting like ad-banner text or website copy. They also made the AI tool much smarter so you get better results faster.
It’s easily accessible through Canva’s platform and available in 18 different languages. If you’re a teacher or a school, you can get this tool for free!
Draw like a Pro
If you're a creative who prefers to channel your artistic flair through traditional hand-drawn designs, then the Draw tool is here to make your dreams come true. With this new tool, you can effortlessly produce freehand drawings, underlines, and annotations, unlocking a whole new level of personality and authenticity in your designs.
The Draw tool is like having a virtual whiteboard at your fingertips, allowing you to bring your ideas to life with ease. And if you're worried about your drawing skills not being up to par, don't worry - Canva's automation features have got you covered. For example, if you're trying to draw a circle, the tool will recognize it and turn your drawing into a perfectly smooth and polished circle. This automation works for all shapes, making it easy to produce professional-looking designs.
With the Draw tool, you have the power to take your designs to the next level, infusing them with your own unique style.
Magic Edit & Magic Eraser
This new features will save you from countless hours of frustration. Have you ever had a photo that you wished you could magically replace a part of it into something else? Or just erase something that is not helping?
Magic Edit allow you to select any item from your photo and replace it with another option that Canva can generate for you.
And if there is something in your photo that you would rather get rid of entirely, the Magic Eraser is the solution for you. By simply brushing over the details you want to remove, this feature takes care of the rest, leaving you with a clean slate.
Translate
Do you want to translate your text into different languages and reach people from every corner of the world? Well, with the new Canva translation tool, you can do so!
It’s really simple. You create your design and translate it to the language of your preference. There are over 100 languages to choose from so that you never have to manually translate anything ever again.
Isn’t that awesome? Eccezionale? Increíble? Impressionant? You get the point…
Sync your soundtrack
I think you’d agree that watching a video that is synced to a song in the background is really cool, right? With this Canva feature, you can perfectly sync soundtracks to any video in just one click.
It’s really time-consuming to perfectly sync your video to a soundtrack. Therefore, this feature could be life-saving to those of you who are a little bit more into video editing.
Create Animations
This new tool, is such a game-changer. It enables you to bring your story to life with custom animation paths, giving you the ability to create impressive and engaging visuals that will leave a lasting impression.
"Create an Animation" allows you to easily control the movements of your elements on the screen, giving you full control over how your story is told. Simply drag the element across the screen, record the path, and let Canva do the rest.
Whether you're creating content for social media or crafting a presentation for work, this new feature can help elevate your storytelling and make your message stand out.
Bulk Create
Time is a valuable resource for any business, and Canva's new Bulk Create tool is here to help you make the most of it. With this powerful tool, you can multiply versions of the same design with unique details in no time.
No need to create each design from scratch - simply input all the necessary data into the system, and let the tool take care of the rest for you. Bulk Create can connect the information and personalize it for each design of the same type, saving you precious time and effort.
Don't waste any more time creating designs one by one - let this tool help you streamline your workflow and boost your productivity.
Final Thoughts
You can have all the creativity in the world, but to bring your ideas to life you need the right tools. Canva seems to understand this better than anyone, constantly pushing the boundaries to take your graphic designs to new heights.
With these new features, Canva is making it easier for anyone to create professional-looking designs in no time. And who knows what exciting stuff they will come up with next? They've already tripled their monthly visitors in just seven months, a proof to the incredible work they're doing. It's clear that Canva is not just a tool but a partner in creativity!