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How to Use Canva Presentations

Make visually appealing presentations that'll stand out among others using Canva.

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Canva, a graphic design platform, is gaining a lot of traction as a design tool. Its basic premise ā€“ it’s just as easy to use for non-designers. You don’t need to be an expert in graphic designing to use Canva, and that is one of the main reasons behind its popularity.

With design becoming one of the hottest commodities for just about every field, Canva makes it accessible to everyone. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a marketer, influencer, or a blogger, you can use Canva to make fetching content for social media, posters, graphics, design your own business cards even. If you’ve got even a little eye for design, Canva can help you cut down on the costs of hiring professional designers.

But did you know you can also use it to make just as engaging and stimulating presentations? Whether you want to make presentations for a professional environment or personal use (like a birthday surprise), Canva Presentations have got you covered. Let’s dive right into it!

Getting Started

Canva offers a web app you can immediately start using on your desktop without having to download anything. Unfortunately, the web app is your only option as there is no desktop app. So you need an internet connection to work with Canva as it stores all your work on its servers.

Canva also has a mobile app for iPhone and Android, which you can use on the go. But when getting started, using the web app is the best course of action.

Go to canva.com and create a free account. Click the ‘Sign Up’ button to create a new account.

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You can sign up with your Google account, Facebook account, or your email address.

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Canva has a freemium structure, so you can use it for free with limited features or get a Pro or Enterprise subscription for complete access. It also offers a 30-day free trial to its Pro features, so you can try it out before deciding whether you want to convert to a paid user.

Now, from the Canva home page, click the ‘Presentations’ button under the Design anything banner. If you can’t find the option, you can also search for ‘Presentation’ from the search bar.

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There are plenty of size options to choose from when creating a presentation. Let’s stick with the standard size ‘1920 x 1080 px’ here.

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One of the things that makes Canva so easy to use for everyone is the sheer number of templates. The assortment of templates in existence ensures that you’ll find something to match your needs. But if not, you can also start with a blank slate and create your presentation from scratch.

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For this guide, we are selecting a template for the presentation. Before selecting a template, you can see what it has to offer by clicking the three-dot menu and selecting ‘Preview this template’.

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Click ‘Use this template’ to select the template if you like it or go back and select another.

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Editing the Presentation

The template will load into the editing interface. Canva has an eerily easy editing interface. Let’s navigate the interface first. Below the slide is the thumbnail view where you can see all the slides in thumbnails side by side.

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To turn off the thumbnail view, click the on/ off toggle (arrow).

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Click the grid view button to switch views.

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The grid view is helpful when there are a lot of slides in your presentation. Using grid view, you can get an overview of them all. You can also rearrange the slides by dragging and dropping slides into a new position. Click the ‘Grid View’ button again to switch back.

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Click the ‘Notes’ option to add notes to the presentation that you can use for reference while presenting.

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The name of the presentation can be edited from the top-most toolbar.

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Now, on the left is the toolbar that houses all the tools for editing the design elements in the presentation.

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When you’re using a template, almost all of the elements can be selected and edited. You can delete an element, change color, font (for text). To select an element, hover over it. The part of that element will be highlighted in blue. Click it to select it.

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Another toolbar will appear above the slide with editing options specific to the element you have selected. Depending on the element, you can change it’s color, font, font size.

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When you click the color option, a palette for document colors will appear above, followed by available default colors. For free users, only limited color options are available. If you have a Brand Kit (available only for Canva Pro users), that palette will also appear here.

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Click on the ‘Elements’ option on the left toolbar to add elements like photos, videos, graphics, audio, charts, etc. to your presentation.

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To add photos, videos, or audio from your computer, click the ‘Uploads’ button. Then, click the ‘Upload media’ button to select content. Any media you previously uploaded will also be available here.

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You can also add animations to individual elements or the entire page. Select an element and click the ‘Animate’ button.

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‘Element animations’ will open. To switch to page animations, click the ‘Page Animations’ tab.

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Presenting your Presentation

Once your presentation is complete comes the main part ā€“ presenting it. Canva offers a lot of options for your finished presentation. You can present it right from Canva or publish or download it for various platforms.

To publish it elsewhere or download it, click the ‘three-dot’ menu on the top-right corner.

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A list of options will appear. You can download it onto your computer, or as a PowerPoint presentation, share a link to the presentation, publish it as a website, embed it on your website, and much more. You can also record it while presenting with a voiceover.

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To present straight from Canva, click the ‘Present’ button.

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Click the drop-down menu below ‘Type’ and select how you want to present it.

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There are three options to choose from: ‘Standard’ ā€“ where you present at your own pace, ‘Autoplay’ ā€“ where the presentation advances automatically, and ‘Presenter View’ ā€“ where you can view your notes and upcoming slides, but the rest of the people cannot. Presenter View is best used when you’re presenting on a projector.

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After selecting the type, click the ‘Present’ button.

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Bonus Tips for your Presentation

While presenting the presentation on Canva, you can add special effects to enhance the performance with some keyboard shortcuts. All you need to do is press the associated key with each effect to bring it into action. Press the same key to stop it. You can also press multiple keys to add 2 or more special effects. With these effects, your presentation is bound to stand out to your audience and be memorable.

Drumroll : Add a drumroll before a slide by pressing the key ‘D’ before a big reveal.

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Confetti : Add a shower of confetti to celebrate something with the key ‘C’ .

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Countdown : Add a countdown from ‘1-9’ by pressing one of the keys.

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Quiet : Bring a šŸ¤« emoji to screen to hush your audience with the ‘Q’ key.

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Bubbles : Press down the ‘O’ key to bring bubbles on the screen.

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Blur : Build tension and add drama to the atmosphere by blurring the screen with the key ‘B’.

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Presentations are a huge part of professional life, whether you’re presenting to your clients, doing a webinar, promoting your brand, to name a few. With Canva, you can make presentations that’ll leave a long-lasting impact but won’t take long to make.

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Canva Presentation Tutorial: How To Make Presentation In Canva + How To Use Canva For Presentation

Want to easily create presentation slides but are tired of the options that PowerPoint provides? In this Canva presentation tutorial I'll show you how to create amazing presentations using Canva.

Want to easily create presentation slides but are tired of the options that PowerPoint provides? In this Canva presentation tutorial I'll show you how to create amazing presentations using Canva. Canva is my absolute favorite graphic design tool for non-designers and it comes with a number of presentation templates that you can customize.

If you've been wondering how you can create better presentations with Canva, stay tuned until the end of this video to learn how to use Canva to create a presentation, and to get a FREE cheat sheet with 9 amazing online business tools like Canva that you can use in your online business to save time and boost your productivity. Also, make sure to subscribe and hit the bell to be notified every time I post a new video. With that said let's go ahead and jump right in.

First off, if you don't have a Canva account yet, just click on the link in the description box below to create one for free .

After you've logged in to your Canva account, click on the search bar, and search for 'presentation'. Canva has a number of presentation templates that you can customize, which include all of the kinds of slides that you might need, or if you prefer, you can select a blank template to start from scratch.

To view the available slides within the presentation template, just click on the three little dots on the top-right of the presentation template, and click through the available slides at the bottom. Don't worry too much which presentation template you choose since you can always change it later.

Once you've selected a presentation design to customize, click on 'use this template' to edit it. Just like with any regular Canva template, you can click on any of the elements on the page to customize them, such as the background, image and text, or click on any of the options from the left-hand side panel to add new photos, elements or text into your design.

Using Canva to create a presentation is easy because it's super straightforward. To edit any of the existing elements on a presentation slide, all you have to do is click on it, and view the available options up top. For instance, you can change the color of this square to any other one of your choice, you can change what this text says by double clicking on it, and writing something new, you can change the appearance of this text by editing its font, size and color, and you can either add an effect to this image, or add a new one altogether by clicking on 'photos' from the left-hand side panel, searching for the photo of your choice, and then drag-and-dropping it right where this original photo is.

For more details on how to customize a Canva design, make sure to watch my video on ' how to use Canva '. I'll leave the link to it in the description box below.

As you can see, Canva has a number of slide options that you can customize for your presentation, such as cover, icons, outline or table of contents, photo and text, quote, step-by-step, comparison, numbers, three column, bar chart, text only with multiple headings, question or statement page, title for a section, video, photo and text again, big photo and text, and so on and so forth.

You can customize each of these slides, as well as add presenter notes to them, move them up or down to reorder your presentation slides, copy the page to duplicate this slide's design, delete it altogether, and add a new blank page.

To add an animation to any of your slides, select the page that you want to animate, and select one of the animation options available. You can either add a new animation to new slide, or choose 'apply to all pages' to add the same animation to all slides.

Once you're done customizing the presentation you created in Canva, rename your design up top, and then click on the downward pointing arrow on the far right of the screen . There are a number of options that you can choose from: present, where you can present these slides right now where you either advance at your own pace, set speed to automatically play or view your notes and upcoming slides, present and record, where you can record yourself while talking over a presentation, and then share the video on YouTube, as an evergreen webinar, or with specific people, download these slides as an image, PDF, video or GIF, share a link to this presentation with others, publish this presentation as a beautiful, responsive website, or download your presentation as a PowerPoint document.

Now you know how to use Canva to create a presentation so you can easily create your presentation slides. As promised, to get a FREE cheat sheet with 9 brilliant tools like Canva that you can use in your online business to save time and boost your productivity, just click on the link in the description box below.

So what will the presentation you create in Canva be about? I'd love to hear your answer and start a conversation in the comments below, and also make sure to click on the link in the description box below to get your free cheat sheet , as well as a free 30-day trial of Canva Pro .

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Canva recently introduced new tools to create docs, whiteboards, videos, websites, and presentations. As such, you no longer need to rely on traditional software solutions like Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Keynote to create an upcoming business presentation. You can easily create presentations in Canva using its familiar suite of editing tools.

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Canva offers real-time collaboration, several export options, a present tool, AI add-ons, and much more to make a professional PPT. Canva also lets you make instant presentations with pre-filed slides. Without further ado, letā€™s get started.

Pick Up an Aspect Ratio and Template

Before you start, make sure to pick a relevant aspect ratio for your presentation. If itā€™s a traditional PPT, go with a 16:9 aspect ratio. If you plan to show your PPT on mobile, use the 9:16 aspect ratio.

Tablet users can start with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Canva also offers some ready-to-use templates to get started. We highly recommend starting with a template to save some time.

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You can also filter templates via style, theme, feature, and color. For example, you can check company, marketing, corporate, marketing, school, and other templates. Most templates are free to use, while some may require a Canva Premium subscription. Ā 

Under templates, you also find an option to create instant presentations. You can enter a prompt and check Canvaā€™s suggestions to get started.

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Customize a Page With Editing Features

Once you pick up a template, you have the option to add all pages to your presentations. You can click ā€˜Apply all pagesā€™ and check every slide at the bottom. You can always select a slide and hit delete to remove it from your presentation.

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Canva lets you change every aspect of the template with different text styles, filters, and image editing tools. You can change color, tweak transparency, copy style, and more.

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We suggest spending some time with editing tools to customize your Canva presentation and add some personal touches.

Add Graphics, Stickers, and Images

Your presentation will not seem as interesting without graphics, stickers, images, and videos. Unlike Google Slides or PowerPoint, you donā€™t need to import media files to Canva to complete your slides. You can easily add relevant elements from the sidebar.

Step 1: Open a slide in your Canva presentation.

Step 2: Select Elements from the sidebar. Add graphics, icons, stickers, tables, videos, and more.

Step 3: You can explore the AI image generator and turn your creative ideas into images and videos with a single click.

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You can add simple descriptions and even turn generated images into videos. Canva also offers a long list of graphics packs in several categories. The possibilities are endless here. Itā€™s up to you to make a compelling slide using useful tools.

Tweak Page Animation

Once you create a page, tweak its animation to make a smooth transition between pages.

Step 1: Select a slide in Canva.

Step 2: Click Animate at the top.

Step 3: Check basic, exaggerated, photo movement, and other animation types from the left sidebar.

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You can also tweak the animation intensity, which is great.

Add Presenter Notes

Do you plan to present your Canva PPT on a video conference? You can add notes to each slide so they appear during the Presenter view (more on that later).

When you create a PPT, select a slide and hit Notes at the bottom. Enter your notes that you want to remember or talk about during a video meeting.

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Collaborate and Edit in Real Time

Similar to Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva lets you share and edit a presentation in real time. You can take inputs from your colleagues and create a share-worthy presentation in no time.

Step 1: When you are done making changes to your presentation, click Share at the top.

Step 2: Enter people, groups, or your team. Expand the collaboration link menu and select Anyone with the link.

Step 3: Expand the permission menu and select Can edit.

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You can also share a link with view or comment-only permission. Select the Copy link and share it with your co-workers.

Enable Presenter View

Presenter view is a thoughtful touch from Canva to give presentations over a Google Meet or Teams call.

You can open a presentation in Canva and select Present at the top. Click Presenter View and check two windows opening up on your computer.

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One window shows your presentation with notes open on the sidebar. Another window displays the current slide you are sharing with others over a call.

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Download and Share Your Presentation

As expected, Canva gives several options to share and export your presentation. When you complete your presentation, click Share in the top-right corner and expand Download.

You can convert a presentation to PDF, PPTX (Microsoft PowerPoint compatible), MP4, JPG, PNG and SVG formats.Ā Check our dedicated post if you wish to print your Canva presentation .

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Use Canva Like a Pro

Canva has done a solid job, granting users access to rich tools to create a convincing presentation. We canā€™t wait to see how the Australian startup enhances our PPT experience with AI features in the future. Speaking of which, we would love to see a feature similar to ā€˜Design Ideas from Microsoft PowerPointā€™ on Canva. Do let us know if you use Canva for presentations in the comments below.

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Creating the perfect presentation design is a challenge that speakers often aim to achieve, only to find themselves lacking graphic design knowledge. Although high-tier options like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator help users worldwide to put their ideas into pixels, the reality is they are not user-friendly interfaces for people outside the graphic design industry, namely business professionals, marketers, and educators. Hence, the need to find an alternative for making powerful graphics to use in our presentations – and hereā€™s where Canva comes into the picture.

This web-based graphic design tool has quickly become the preferred choice of teachers, social media influencers, and small business owners due to its free-tier plans and pro plans at a convenient subscription-based fee. 

In this article, we will see how to use Canva presentation in PowerPoint and how to export Canva to PPT, to create visually appealing presentations.

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Canva vs. Microsoft PowerPoint: Pros and Cons for Presenters

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Although presenters often see Canva as an alternative to PowerPoint, the reality is that they differ in one single aspect: Canva is a graphic design tool, whereas PowerPoint is a presentation design software. Some of the tools available in PowerPoint are not there in Canva, and vice versa.

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Going into more technical aspects, here are the Pros and Cons of working with either software as a presenter.

Pros of Canva as a Presentation Tool

User-friendly interface.

Canvaā€™s drag-and-drop feature makes it easy for non-designers to create presentations by using its library of shapes, graphics, text styles, and other resources.

Wide Range of Templates

It offers a vast library of Canva templates, which can be easily customized in their online editor, saving time on design. Thereā€™s a con associated with this point, which we shall discuss later.

Magic Studio for Canva was released mid-Q3 this year with the idea of powering designs with AI tools. This tool is available in Canva search features and in the editor at the bottom right corner, which features the list options:

  • AI text generation
  • Suggested graphics to match your design
  • Suggested photos to match your design

Collaboration Feature

Allows multiple users to simultaneously work on the same presentation, which is great for small team projects. Compared with PowerPoint, it does not require all users to be Premium to collaborate online.

Web-Based Platform

Being an online platform, it allows users to work from any device with Internet access without needing software installation. This particularly helps users with legacy computers who cannot install current versions of Microsoft Office. 

Integrated Stock Library

Provides access to a broad selection of stock photos, illustrations, and icons within the platform. Just like with the Canva templates, thereā€™s also a con to this point.

Customization Options

Users can upload images and fonts, enabling brand consistency across presentations. Note: The upload fonts feature is only available for Canva Pro users.

Photo Editing and Animation Features

Canva lets users tweak their graphics with simple-to-use controls. These options help us to adjust opacity, apply photo filters, add animation effects, add bevels and shadows, and more.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Can export presentations to various formats (as a PDF document, as a video presentation in MP4 format, or even as images), making them viewable on different devices and platforms. The export options allow us to post directly into social media, create printables, post to the web, etc. While some export formats require an upgrade to a Canva Pro subscription (like the ability to export to SVG format), the basic export features are enough for simple presentations and beginners.

Cons of Canva as a Presentation Tool

Limited offline functionality.

Requires an internet connection for full functionality, which can be a limitation in areas with poor connectivity, for business people working on an airline flight, while using Airplane mode, or for people traveling in other zones without Internet access.

Fewer Animation and Transition Options

Unlike PowerPoint, the available options for animations and transitions are limited. Users can find this reiterative, which may be unappealing to using these effects in our presentations. 

Premium Content

Although the Canva library is extensive in terms of assets, the reality is that most of these elements are only available for premium users. This applies to templates, shapes, images (mostly), and exporting options. Resizing the graphics you create in Canva to repurpose your design is only available to premium users.

Template Overuse

Popular templates can be overused, making presentations look similar to many others. This is of particular interest to business professionals, as people tend to easily associate some designs as being made with Canva.

Design Decisions

Unlike using a PowerPoint template , you have to work your way with Canva content, as the PPT templates tend to be quite generic and do not offer tools for data representation. Consequently, you have to know how and where to introduce those elements on your own rather than working with a presentation template that already assigned the space for such graphics.

Lack of Advanced Multimedia Integration

Integrating complex multimedia elements like videos is not as seamless as in some desktop applications. You wonā€™t find options to link to source elements; you need to upload the content to your personal Canva library and manually add the resource to the slide. Presenters can also lose third-party integrations via plugins for some multimedia resources.

Pros of PowerPoint as a Presentation Tool

Widespread use and familiarity.

PowerPoint is the leading market tool for presentations, making most audiences and presenters are familiar with it at a basic operational level. This can help us to outsource technical issues quickly rather than aiming to use web-based interfaces to share Canva-created content.

Offline Access

PowerPoint can be used offline, which is ideal for people traveling, areas where the Internet connection is unreliable, or simply because we want to focus on creating the slides rather than facing distractions via the Internet.

Integration with Other Microsoft Office Tools

Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft products like Excel and Word, making it easy to import data and documents. This is ideal for creating complex graphics for data representation, where the content can be synced, importing databases, working with Gantt Charts in software like Microsoft Project, and more.

Also, Microsoft PowerPoint has the same text editing capabilities as Microsoft Word – a striking contrast with Canvaā€™s limited features.

Templates and Design Options

This is PowerPointā€™s forte: the capability of using third-party presentation templates, like the ones provided by SlideModel . Users can buy pre-designed slide decks from professional vendors and ease the need to make design-related decisions. On top of that, Microsoft already includes some basic templates with its 365 subscription.

Advanced Features

Offers a broad range of features, including detailed animations and transitions, which can enhance presentations. For example, the ability to work with SVG graphics allows presentation designers to make pixel-perfect presentations without losing image quality. This is available to all users, unlike Canva, which requires a subscription to unlock certain elements.

Multimedia Capabilities

Supports embedding of various multimedia elements like audio, video, and images directly into presentations. You can use hyperlinks to embed content or work with third-party plugins for specific tasks.

Extensive Support and Resources

As a long-established tool, users can find tutorials everywhere, support communities, and additional resources available online.

Cons of PowerPoint for Presenters

Some features can be complex to use, and the interface may be overwhelming for new users. In particular, this is linked to editing PowerPoint Shapes and graphs, working with Slide Master , applying advanced animation effects and so on.

Unlike Canva or Google Slides, PowerPoint requires purchasing Office 365 or a standalone license.

Heavy Files

PowerPoint files, especially those with multimedia content, can become large and difficult to share via email. As a side effect, those heavy files can be complicated to handle in computers that lack sufficient RAM and processing power. Moreover, they require significant free disk space on your PC.

Time-Consuming

Creating a high-quality presentation with custom animations and graphics can be time-consuming. Thatā€™s the reason why we highly recommend users work their way with PowerPoint templates, and mix and match designs to create a unique slide deck .

Learning Curve

Users need to invest time in learning the software to fully utilize its advanced features. This applies to both acquiring the knowledge and practicing the skills you learned. And still, for some users, it feels frustrating not to achieve results relatively quickly. 

In this section, we will learn how to use Canva to create graphics for a product presentation. The idea is to create placeholder graphics containing images of a product; then, we will export that content to continue creating our presentation in PowerPoint.

After creating our Canva account, we find ourselves at the Home screen. Go to Templates, and you will see something similar to this UI. 

Canva templates available on its website

We can go straight to the Presentations (16:9) option or use the search bar to locate the template we want. In this case, we will opt for that scenario and search ā€œProduct.ā€

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The images that show a little crown at the low right corner are premium templates, which means we cannot use them with a free account. We will pick a template that fits the needs of our presentation by clicking over it. At the contextual window that opens, select Customize this template .

Selecting a Canva template

The Canva builder may take a bit to load, especially if your internet connection is slow. You will find yourself with a window like this one, opened at the Design tab, which offers alternatives for other templates similar to the one you chose.

Design builder in Canva

The Styles tab allows us to quickly change the layout, altering color themes and fonts. Sometimes, that can suit our needs immediately; sometimes, it requires extra work to customize to our preferences.

Styles Tab in Canva

We can click on any element in this design and customize its content. Depending on the element type, the options are available for us. For this presentation, we will change the text and images, and alter font color at the button to make it stand out.

Customizing font color in Canva

Next, itā€™s time to replace the images. We can drag and drop the image into Canva, or we can go to the Uploads button and add the content from there.

Uploading images to Canva

In this case, weā€™re using DALL-E-generated images for this product presentation, you can also use illustrations, photos, videos, or Midjourney illustrations . Once the images are uploaded, drag and drop them to replace the images in the placeholder areas. To complete this design, we removed the shape that came with the template – you can add a new shape by going to Elements > Graphics .

Graphics tab in Canva

Learning how to use Canva for PowerPoint is pretty straightforward. Download your Canva design as a PowerPoint presentation, which you can do by accessing your design and going to the top-right corner to locate the button Share . Click on it, and then click on Download .

Under File Type , we will select PPTX , as itā€™s PowerPointā€™s native format. Click on Download , and wait for the process of downloading the file to be completed. Depending on the graphic assets included, it can take a while.

How to export a Canva Presentation to PowerPoint

At this point, donā€™t be surprised if youā€™ll be prompted to upgrade your Canva plan (if you donā€™t have a premium account). The reason is that Canva will charge you for exporting what they call premium graphics, and since most of the Canva presentation templates use premium graphics, this will be a limitation when exporting your Canva slides to PowerPoint. 

A simple workaround is removing the premium graphics before exporting from Canva to PowerPoint. Although, take in mind this may affect the overall design of your presentation.

As you can see below, the PowerPoint file is entirely editable. Something to consider is that unless you have the font installed on your computer, PowerPoint will reassign to a generic font.

Exported Canva Presentation in PowerPoint

Remember the design we created before? Well, itā€™s time to use that image as part of a marketing deck presentation , which will represent a social media post to be used by the marketing team to promote the brand.

The first step is to download the design we created as PNG. We can close Canva after that.

Downloading Canva-made graphics as PNG format

We opened our PPT template, which is the Annual Marketing Plan PowerPoint Template , and customized the PowerPoint theme colors . Go to Insert > Pictures > This Device .

Inserting a picture into PowerPoint - Inserting an image from Canva into Annual Marketing Plan Slide template

Select the image we created in Canva and upload it here. We will add some image shadow effects via Shape Format, and a textbox below that describes what the image is about.

PowerPoint slide using Canva graphics - Example of new PowerPoint slide with a graphic created in Canva

And thatā€™s how easily we can use graphics from Canva in our PowerPoint presentations. Remember, itā€™s best to work with PNG images rather than JPG to reduce file size and preserve image quality.

You can invite others to collaborate on your design by sharing a link to the editable design or by adding them via email as team members on your Canva account.

Canva uses standard cloud storage security measures to protect your data, but like any online platform, itā€™s important to use a strong password and follow good security practices.

There are two methods for this. You can upload a PPT template into Canva via the Canva Homepage by clicking on Projects , and then go to the Uploads folder. Drag and drop or click on Upload, as weā€™ve seen before. Once imported, you must click on that file to open it in the Canva editor. The second method is on the editor: go to the Uploads button and upload your PPT file as if it were an image or another media asset.

Yes, you can use SlideModel presentation templates in Canva. As a SlideModel subscriber, you can download .pptx files to import into Canva presentations. This way, you can enjoy the creative slide templates and graphics provided by SlideModel in your Canva presentations

Unfortunately, no, as Canva doesnā€™t have the same toolset to enable editing functions. That also applies to changing color, so we highly recommend you work with a final PPT file before switching to Canva.

Objects like charts, SmartArt, 3D objects, and WordArt arenā€™t supported in Canva and wonā€™t be rendered if you upload a slide that contains them.

Yes, all users can download Canva presentations to PPTX format. In case the original Canva design isn’t a presentation file, like a banner or social media post, you won’t be able to resize for that output unless you have a premium account.

Yes, the file must be smaller than 70 MB, and you can import up to 300 slides.

Canva and PowerPoint can collaborate as complementary tools to help presenters overcome the limitations of each individual tool. It takes a while to create your desired workflow, but once thatā€™s accomplished, you can elevate the quality of your PowerPoint or Google Slides presentations with Canva. 

We donā€™t advise using Canva as an alternative to PowerPoint as the current state-of-the-art indicates it wonā€™t support data representation or other PowerPoint stellar tools that make part of most PPT templates. 

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How to Use Canva to Create and Give Presentations

Canva makes it easy to edit text, make GIFs , and create content for social media like Instagram . But Canva also makes it easy to create presentations and if you are in a hurry and forgot your PC, Canva allows you to give that presentation using your smartphone. Here is how you can create and give presentations using Canva while on the move.

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Create Presentation Using Canva Templates

One of the things that make Canva so much easier to use is templates. They offer free and paid templates for almost all sorts of content that you may think of. We will be using a free template to create a presentation on Canva’s web app.

1. Open Canva in your browser and search for Presentation in the search bar.

search for presentation template in canva

2. You will be taken to the presentation templates page . You can filter by category or just scroll through until you find something that catches your eye or meets the criteria. You can also click on the empty frame with +sign to create a new presentation from scratch but that would be time-consuming.

Note: Templates with a golden crown icon are paid templates.

choose presentation template in canva

3. Click on any template and you will see a pop-up menu with more details about the template. Click on Customize this template to begin making your template. Click on the star icon to bookmark it for later perusal.

customize canva presentation template

4. Now, in the left sidebar, you will find all the slides in the presentation. When you select a slide, you will be able to edit it on the right side. Each element can be edited or removed including text, image, and various elements. It is easy to add, edit, and format text .

editing presentation slides in canva

5. You can choose from a variety of apps from the marketplace to make your work easier including AI apps like Dall-E. Simply click on Apps in the left sidebar and choose the one that you want to use.

canva app marketplace

6. You can also draw on slides or use stock images from sources like Pixabay and Pexels without having to leave Canva.

canva text edit and draw

7. To add a slide, click on the plus icon at the bottom. You can also right-click on the existing slide and select Duplicate page to create an identical new slide that will retain the formatting and layout of the first slide. So all you have to do is change the text and some elements.

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When you are happy with the presentation, you have a couple of options. Let’s have a look at them in the below sections.

Give a Presentation Using Canva

There are two ways to do it. You can present a presentation made in Canva using both the web app and the Android or iPhone app.

Give Canva Presentation on PC

1. Go to Canva homepage and click on Projects in the left sidebar.

canva projects

2. Click on the presentation that you want to give to open it.

open presentation on canva

3. Click on the Present button in the upper right corner. You will see three options to present.

  • Present full screen – this will begin a full-screen presentation for everyone to see.
  • Presenter view – this presents the slides that you have created along with notes that you may have.
  • Autoplay – this will let you set a timer so that once you begin the presentation on Canva, slides will change after the chosen time (in seconds) automatically.

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4. Once you selected a form of presentation, click on the Present button to begin.

Have you heard of Adobe Spark? We did an in-depth comparison between Canva and Spark . Find out who won and why.

Give Canva Presentation on Mobile

If you are working remotely or traveling and don’t have your laptop on you, Canva allows you to give presentations directly from mobile.

By Sharing Presentation Link

Open the Canva app and go to the Projects tab. Now open the presentation and then select the Presentation menu (TV icon).

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If you are casting your mobile screen on a bigger screen, this will work beautifully.

Using Phone as Remote to Give Presentations

This is one neat trick up Canva’s sleeve. You would have noticed how presenters on stage have a small remote in their hands that they use to change slides. You don’t need anything but your smartphone to give presentations saved on Canva now. And it is quite easy.

1. Open the presentation on your web or mobile Canva app. Here we are using the web app. Click on the Present button to begin the presentation.

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2. Select an option depending on how you want to present. We discussed the three options above. Now click on Present button.

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3. Once the presentation begins, click on the meatballs menu (three-dot icons) at the bottom right corner of the screen and select Share remote control option.

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4. Either scan the QR code or Copy the link and paste it on your mobile browser. Any browser will do.

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5. You can now control the presentation and slide movements right from your mobile browser. Here is how it looks. Tap on the left or right button to move slides.

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Presenting, Canva!

Canva not only makes creating presentations easy thanks to the wide variety or free and paid templates, but it also offers intuitive ways to present your slides. But that’s not all that Canva can do. We use Canva to create featured images, resize images , make background transparent , and so much more.

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How To Make a PowerPoint in Canva? (Step-By-Step Guide)

Are you looking for an easy and cost-effective way to create stunning presentations? Look no further than Canva! Canva is a powerful design platform that makes creating professional-looking presentations a breeze ā€“ and in this step-by-step guide, weā€™ll show you just how easy it is to create a beautiful PowerPoint in Canva.

From exploring the benefits of using Canva, to customizing the design, adding text, images, and other elements, and exporting the presentation ā€“ weā€™ll cover it all! So letā€™s get started and make a presentation youā€™ll be proud to share.

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Short Answer

Creating a PowerPoint in Canva is easy and straightforward.

First, log in to your Canva account and select the ā€œCreate a Designā€ option.

Choose the PowerPoint icon and select a template that you want to use.

Add text, images, shapes, charts, and other elements to your presentation.

When youā€™re finished, click ā€œDownloadā€ to save the PowerPoint to your computer.

Benefits of Creating a PowerPoint in Canva

Creating a PowerPoint presentation in Canva has a number of advantages.

For starters, Canvas user interface is intuitive and easy to use, making it simple for anyone to quickly create a presentation that looks professional and polished.

Additionally, Canva has a wide selection of templates to choose from, allowing users to create presentations that are tailored to their specific needs.

Furthermore, Canva makes it easy to add text, images, and other elements to further enhance the presentation.

And lastly, the ability to export the presentation as a PDF or PPT file makes it simple to share with others.

With Canva, creating a stunning presentation is a breeze.

Overview of Canva

Canva is an online platform for creating stunning visuals quickly and easily.

It has an intuitive user interface and a wide selection of templates for creating professional presentations.

With Canva, you can create high-quality presentations in minutes, with no prior design experience needed.

Canva offers a range of editing tools, including text, images, shapes, and more, which can be used to customize your presentation to your exact needs.

You can also access a library of royalty-free images and graphics to make your presentation truly unique.

Once youve finished your presentation, you can easily export it as a PDF or PPT file to share with your audience.

With Canva, creating a professional presentation has never been easier.

Choosing a Template

When creating a PowerPoint presentation in Canva, the first step is to choose a template.

Canva offers a wide selection of templates to choose from, ranging from classic and professional designs to more modern and creative layouts.

No matter what type of presentation youre creating, theres a template to match it.

Each template offers a variety of customization options, allowing users to make the presentation their own.

For instance, users can choose their own colors, fonts, and backgrounds to suit their needs.

Plus, if youre feeling extra creative, you can even upload your own images and logos to make your presentation truly unique.

Once youve chosen your template, its time to start customizing.

Canva makes it easy to add text, images, and other elements to your presentation.

You can customize the design to your liking, or use the pre-designed elements to create a professional-looking presentation in minutes.

Now that youve chosen a template, youre ready to start creating your PowerPoint presentation in Canva.

With its intuitive user interface and wide selection of templates, Canva makes it easy to create a stunning presentation in no time.

Customizing the Design

When it comes to creating a PowerPoint presentation in Canva, customizing the design is the key to making a great presentation.

Canva offers a wide range of templates that can be customized to your liking.

You can choose from a variety of layouts, fonts, colors, and graphics to make your presentation unique.

You can also add text, images, and other elements to further enhance the design.

To make the most of this feature, you can experiment with different combinations of layouts, fonts, colors, and graphics until you find the perfect combination for your presentation.

Once youve found the perfect design, you can save it and use it for future presentations.

Canva also makes it easy to adjust the size of elements within your presentation.

You can select an element and drag it to make it larger or smaller.

This allows you to adjust the size of graphics, text, images, and other elements to create a seamless look throughout your presentation.

Additionally, you can adjust the opacity of an element or the background color to make your presentation stand out.

By being creative with the design elements of your presentation, you can create something truly unique and eye-catching.

Adding Text

Adding text is one of the key elements of creating a PowerPoint presentation in Canva.

Canva makes it easy for users to add text to their slides, with a wide range of fonts and font sizes to choose from.

Additionally, users can customize the color, alignment, and other aspects of the text to make it stand out.

To add text to a slide, users can either type it directly into the slide or use the text box tool to create a text box.

The text box tool allows users to adjust the size and position of the text box, as well as the font and font size.

Additionally, users can adjust the color of the text and the background of the text box using the color picker tool.

Once the text is in place, users can further customize it by adding effects such as shadows, outlines, and gradients.

These effects can be used to make the text stand out and draw the viewerā€™s attention.

Additionally, users can add animations to the text, such as fade-ins and fade-outs, to make the presentation more engaging.

Adding Images and Other Elements

Adding images and other elements to your presentation is a great way to make it more engaging and interesting.

With Canva, you can easily search for and add images directly from the platform.

You can also add charts, diagrams, and other elements to further enhance the presentation.

To add an image, click on the Uploads tab and select Upload Image.

Alternatively, you can search for images from the Search tab or browse the library of free images.

To add an element, click on the Elements tab and select your desired element.

You can also customize the size, orientation, and color of the element.

Once youre done, click on the Done button to save the changes.

Finally, you can add text to your presentation by clicking on the Text tab and selecting your desired text.

You can customize the font, size, color, alignment, and other text settings to make it look just the way you want.

With Canva, adding images and other elements to your presentation is a breeze.

Exporting the Presentation

Creating a stunning PowerPoint presentation is now a breeze with Canva.

Exporting the presentation is the final step in the process.

Once you have completed the design of your presentation and are happy with the results, its time to export it.

Canva allows users to export their presentation as a PDF or PPT file.

Exporting is simple and straightforward.

To export, simply click on the Download button on the upper right-hand corner of the Canva page.

A drop-down menu will appear with the option to export as a PDF or PPT file.

Choose the desired format and click on Download.

When you export as a PDF, Canva will generate a high-quality PDF file that can be printed or shared electronically.

The PDF file will include all of the elements of your presentation, such as images, text, and graphics.

When you export as a PPT file, Canva will generate a PowerPoint file that is compatible with both Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides.

The PPT file will also include all of the elements of your presentation.

Once you have exported the presentation, you are ready to share it with your audience.

No matter which format you choose, your presentation will look professional and polished.

With Canva, creating a PowerPoint presentation is now quick and easy.

Final Thoughts

Creating a PowerPoint presentation in Canva is a great way to make a professional-looking presentation quickly and easily.

With its intuitive user interface and wide selection of templates, users can customize and enhance their presentations with text, images, and other elements.

Exporting the presentation as a PDF or PPT file is also simple.

With Canva, making a presentation is a breeze.

So donā€™t wait ā€“ get started on your own presentation today with Canva!

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Canva Presentation Tips: How to Create a Stunning Presentation Using Canva

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If you’re looking to create a visually stunning presentation that captures your audience’s attention, then Canva is the perfect tool for you. Canva is a user-friendly graphic design platform that allows you to create professional-looking presentations with ease. With its intuitive interface and wide range of design elements, you can create a presentation that is both engaging and informative.

Whether you’re a seasoned presenter or a beginner, Canva offers a variety of presentation tips that can help take your presentations to the next level. From incorporating video and graphics to using consistent themes, Canva’s tips can help you create a presentation that is both visually appealing and informative. With Canva, you can create a presentation that is tailored to your audience and effectively communicates your message.

In this article, we’ll explore some of the best Canva presentation tips that can help you create a presentation that stands out. We’ll cover everything from design elements to delivery techniques, so you can create a presentation that is both visually stunning and engaging. Whether you’re presenting to a small group or a large audience, these tips will help you create a presentation that leaves a lasting impression.

Understanding Canva Presentations

What is canva.

Canva is a graphic design platform that allows users to create a wide range of visual content, including presentations, social media graphics, posters, and more. The platform offers a user-friendly interface, making it easy for even non-designers to create professional-looking designs.

Why use Canva for presentations?

Canva presentations offer a variety of benefits. First, they are easy to create, even for those without design experience. Second, Canva offers a wide range of templates, making it easy to create a cohesive and visually appealing presentation. Third, Canva presentations can be easily customized to match your brand’s colors and fonts. Finally, Canva presentations can be shared and accessed online, making them easy to distribute to your audience.

Canva Presentation Features

Canva presentations offer a variety of features to help you create a visually appealing and engaging presentation. Some of these features include:

  • Templates for a variety of presentation types, including business, education, and personal
  • A wide range of graphics and images to choose from
  • Customizable colors, fonts, and backgrounds
  • Ability to add videos and audio files
  • Collaboration tools, allowing multiple people to work on the same presentation

Overall, Canva presentations offer a user-friendly and visually appealing way to create presentations for a variety of purposes. With a wide range of templates and customization options, Canva presentations can help you create a presentation that is both professional and engaging.

Creating Effective Canva Presentations

Choosing the right template.

When creating a presentation in Canva, choosing the right template is crucial. Canva provides a wide range of templates that cater to different types of presentations, including business, educational, and creative presentations. It is essential to choose a template that aligns with the purpose of your presentation and the audience you are presenting to.

Designing Visually Appealing Slides

Designing visually appealing slides is key to keeping your audience engaged. It is important to use high-quality images, graphics, and fonts that complement your presentation’s theme. Canva provides a variety of design elements that can be used to create visually appealing slides. However, it is important to be mindful of not overloading your slides with too many design elements, which can make your presentation look cluttered and unprofessional.

Using Canva’s Features to Enhance Presentations

Canva offers a range of features that can be used to enhance your presentation. These features include the ability to add animations, transitions, and audio to your presentation. Additionally, Canva provides the option to collaborate with others on your presentation, making it easier to work on a group project. It is important to use these features judiciously and only when they add value to your presentation. Overall, creating an effective Canva presentation requires careful planning and attention to detail. By choosing the right template, designing visually appealing slides, and using Canva’s features judiciously, you can create a presentation that is both engaging and informative.

Tips for Delivering Canva Presentations

Preparing for your presentation.

Before delivering your Canva presentation, it is important to prepare yourself and your materials. Here are some tips:

  • Practice your presentation to ensure you are familiar with the content and timing.
  • Test your equipment and internet connection to avoid any technical difficulties.
  • Have a backup plan in case of technical difficulties.
  • Make sure your presentation is easily accessible to your audience.

Engaging Your Audience

Engaging your audience during your Canva presentation is key to keeping their attention and making a lasting impression. Here are some ways to engage your audience:

  • Use eye-catching visuals and graphics to enhance your presentation.
  • Speak clearly and use a confident tone of voice.
  • Ask questions or encourage participation to keep your audience engaged.
  • Keep your presentation concise and to the point to avoid losing your audience’s attention.

Handling Q&A Sessions

Q&A sessions are a great opportunity to address any questions or concerns your audience may have. Here are some tips for handling Q&A sessions:

  • Be prepared to answer questions related to your presentation.
  • Listen carefully to each question and take the time to understand it before answering.
  • Be honest if you don’t know the answer to a question and offer to follow up later.
  • Thank your audience for their questions and participation.

By following these tips, you can deliver a successful Canva presentation that engages your audience and leaves a lasting impression.

Creating a visually appealing presentation that effectively conveys your message can be a daunting task. Fortunately, Canva provides a variety of tools and resources that can help you create stunning presentations with ease. By following the tips discussed in this article, you can become a pro at creating Canva presentations that are sure to impress your audience.

I hope you found this guide covering Canva presentation tips, useful! Be sure to check out our blog for more article covering the essential tips, tricks, and advice for Canva! Also, if you haven’t already tried CanvaPro, you can try it for free for 30 days !

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Google Slides and Canva are popular tools in the digital presentation space, each with distinctive features catering to different user needs. Google Slides focuses on collaboration and ease of use, making it ideal for users who require real-time teamwork capabilities across various devices. Canva, on the other hand, emphasizes design and aesthetics, offering a vast array of templates and design elements that allow users to create visually stunning presentations with ease. This comparison aims to help users decide which tool best suits their specific needs for creating impactful presentations.

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Free Google Slides Business Model Canvas Templates

By Courtney Patterson | May 8, 2024

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These customizable Google Slides business model canvas templates are tailored for entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, and strategic planners. Download any template to help you develop and refine your business model, establishing a solid base for growth and innovation. This collection includes a Ā Lean business model canvas template , aĀ  social enterprise business model canvas template , aĀ  tech startup business model canvas template , and more.

Google Slides Simple Business Model Canvas Template

Simple Business Model Canvas Template

Download the SimpleĀ Business Model CanvasĀ Template for Google SlidesĀ 

When to Use This Template: Ā Use this streamlined business model canvas template during dynamic strategy meetings or brainstorming sessions. It's particularly useful for entrepreneurs, startups, and educators looking for a fast way to kick-start planning, facilitate workshops, or clarify ongoing business strategies.Ā 

Notable Template Features:Ā  This template efficiently outlines key aspects of a business model, such as value propositions, target customer segments, and critical operations. The user-friendly layout ensures swift updates and engaging team discussions, making it an essential resource for visualizing and refining strategic plans.Ā 

Access this complimentary collection ofĀ  free business model canvas templates to effectively visualize your business's fundamental elements.Ā 

Google Slides Lean Business Model Canvas Template

Lean Business Model Canvas Template

Download the Sample Lean Business Model Canvas Template forĀ Google SlidesĀ 

Download the BlankĀ Lean Business Model Canvas Template forĀ Google Slides

When to Use This Template: Ā Ideal for high-velocity environments, this Lean business model canvas template with or without sample data allows forward-thinking innovators to expedite the testing and validation of their business concepts. It focuses on refining the pivotal aspects of a business strategy to adjust based on real-time market responses.Ā 

Notable Template Features:Ā  This template highlights critical Lean startup principles, including the alignment of solutions with customer problems, compelling value propositions, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Its interactive and flexible design makes it a vital resource for teams striving for continual progress. Download the sample version for a pre-filled template, or try the blank version to fill in the sections with your own data.

Google Slides Business Capability Model Template

Business Capability Model Template

Download theĀ Business Capability Model Template for Google Slides Ā 

When to Use This Template:Ā  Use this template to streamline your strategic planning. It is designed to help organizations assess and outline their core business functions and capabilities so that they can synchronize business strategies with operational strengths and identify areas for investment.Ā 

Notable Template Features:Ā  Across multiple dynamic slides, this template facilitates a thorough analysis of business capabilities, from day-to-day operations to customer interaction tactics. Its organized layout allows for a methodical review of your company's strengths, weaknesses, and growth opportunities, improving communication and strategic alignment across teams and sectors.Ā 

Google Slides Social Enterprise Business Model Canvas Template

Social Enterprise Canvas Template

Download theĀ Social Enterprise Business Model Canvas Template for Google Slides

When to Use This Template:Ā  This Google Slides template is ideal for social enterprises and mission-driven organizations that need to strategize how to balance social impact with financial viability. Use this template in brainstorming sessions or strategic planning meetings to navigate the challenges of creating social value and financial stability.Ā 

Notable Template Features:Ā  This template emphasizes integrating social objectives with core business functions. It includes dedicated sections for outlining social missions, evaluating impact, and building community relationships. Its comprehensive design enables you to map out both the social and economic facets of your business.Ā 

Google Slides Customer-Focused Business Model Canvas Template

Customer Focused Canvas Template Example

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When to Use This Template:Ā  Use this customer-focused template with or without sample data when you're fine-tuning or developing a business strategy with a strong emphasis on customer insights. The template is particularly effective at turning customer needs into unique market positions and customized experiences.

Notable Template Features:Ā  Specially crafted to highlight the role of customer perspectives in strategic planning, this template features dedicated areas for detailing customer journeys, preferences, and the feedback process. It offers a comprehensive examination of how your business model caters to customer demands, prioritizing customer satisfaction and active engagement in every strategic move.

Google Slides E-Commerce Business Model Canvas Template

E-Commerce Business Model Canvas Template

Download theĀ E-Commerce Business Model Canvas Template for Google Slides Ā 

When to Use This Template: Ā Try this e-commerce template when you need to elevate your presence in the digital retail space. Ideal for strategizing the launch of a new online store or refining the operations of an existing one, this template facilitates a detailed examination and improvement of an online shopping journey, from the first interaction to follow-up after sales.Ā 

Notable Template Features:Ā  Tailor-made for the nuances of e-commerce, this template provides a guide for strategizing around online consumer behaviors, digital marketing tactics, and logistical operations. It covers crucial strategic e-commerce activities, such as enhancing the customer experience, streamlining payment systems, and ensuring effective customer support.Ā 

Google Slides Tech Startup Business Model Canvas Template

Tech Startup Model Canvas Template

Download theĀ Tech Startup Business Model Canvas Template for Google Slides

When to Use This Template:Ā  Use this tech startup template during critical phases of brainstorming and entering the market or as you adjust your tech enterprise to meet the changing needs of the industry. It's designed to help you better understand the relationship between your technological innovations and market requirements.

Notable Template Features:Ā  Adapted for the unique challenges and opportunities of the tech sector, this template emphasizes research and development, intellectual property management, and strategies for gaining users. It offers a comprehensive layout for mapping out how your tech solutions align with market expectations, with a focus on ensuring scalability, security measures, and innovation.

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Explore these complimentary Google Slides templates rooted in business model canvas methodologies. Tailored to boost your strategic business planning, these resources emphasize strategic planning, market analysis, value proposition clarification, and customer journey mapping.Ā 

Free SWOT Analysis Templates for Google Slides

Basic SWOT Matrix Template

Make use of theseĀ  free SWOT analysis templates for Google Slides to better understand your organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, allowing for new strategic initiatives and insightful decision-making.Ā 

Free Google Slides Project Management Templates

Simple Project Plan Example Template Google Slides

TheseĀ  free Google Slides project management templates offer users an intuitive way to organize, track, and present project details, timelines, and milestones, enhancing project visibility and team collaboration.Ā 

Free Brand Presentation Templates

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See this collection ofĀ  free brand presentation templates for resources to help you seamlessly integrate and showcase your brand's identity in your business model canvas, enhancing how you communicate your value proposition and market positioning.Ā 

Free Marketing Report Templates

Monthly Marketing Report Presentation Template

Take a look at theseĀ  free marketing report templates for help analyzing and presenting your marketing efforts and ensuring that they align with the strategies outlined in your business model canvas.Ā 

Free Change Management Strategy Templates

Change Management Strategy Presentation Example Template

Check out theseĀ  free change management strategy templates to help you effectively plan and execute organizational changes, ensuring they align with your strategic objectives.Ā 

Free Go-to-Market Strategy Templates

Go-To-Market Strategy Presentation Template

Explore theseĀ  free go-to-market strategy templates when you need a targeted strategic approach for launching a product or service.Ā 

Free Project Timeline Templates

3 Month Project Timeline Template

Dive into theseĀ  free project timeline templates to help you map out the key milestones and timelines for your strategic initiatives, aligning them with the broader goals outlined in your business model canvas.Ā 

Free Annual Plan Templates and Yearly Planning Templates

Annual Plan Slide Template

Discover theseĀ  free annual plan templates and yearly planning templates to assist you in setting annual goals and strategies that are in harmony with your long-term objectives.Ā 

Free Google Timeline Templates

Simple Timeline Template

Check out theseĀ  free Google timeline templates to help you effectively visualize and plan the chronological development and execution of the strategies outlined in your business model canvas.Ā 

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With Smartsheet, you can align your team on strategic initiatives, improve collaboration efforts, and automate repetitive processes, giving you the ability to make better business decisions and boost effectiveness as you scale.Ā 

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