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How to Create the Perfect Professional Presentation in Canva

You may not need Microsoft PowerPoint! Canva can help you make professional presentations in half the time.

These days there's a lot of options for creating workplace presentations, ranging from old-school classics like Microsoft PowerPoint to relative newcomers like Google Slides. Another platform that you can use to create a presentation is Canva.

As a template design site where you can craft beautiful documents, Canva makes the act of creating presentations as simple as Google Slides---perhaps even simpler. Here's how to design a workplace presentation in Canva.

Step 1: Launch Canva

If you don't have an account with Canva yet, check out our rundown on what the site is and what it's good for . If you already have an account, log in and go to your homepage.

Under  Create a design , click  Presentation .

You can also look for  Presentation in the search bar, under the sign that says  Design anything .

After you click on  Presentation , you'll be taken to a blank workspace. Like all Canva's workspaces, you'll see a collection of pre-made templates along the left-hand side.

If you want to create a presentation from the ground up, you can. We've already got a great tutorial on how to create a resume from scratch using Canva , and it uses very similar principals.

If you're creating this presentation for work, however---and you're short on time---then it's probably best to go with a template.

Canva divides these templates based upon their stated purpose, ranging from creative applications to pitch decks. For this tutorial, let's go to the  Professional Presentation section, as it has templates that are well suited for our purpose. Pick one that you like.

Once you click on a design, you'll see a bunch of different pages displayed along your sidebar. Each of these pages has a slightly different layout, but they all use similar elements and color schemes.

Step 2: Pick a Page Design, Change Your Text

The great thing about Canva is that there's no order in which these individual pages have to be arranged. You can use one or several designs multiple times, back-to-back, or never use them at all.

To apply a design to your first page, simply click on your blank workspace so the page is active. Then click on one of the premade designs sitting to the left. Canva will automatically load it into the page and you can begin modifying.

For this tutorial, I've decided to pick a design that would work well as a title page. By clicking on the individual text boxes within this page, I can erase the placeholder text and put down my own.

If you want to further adjust the size, color, weight, and spacing, you can do so in the  Text editing box, seen here highlighted in red.

Step 3: Adjust Your Visual Elements

Having the right text---but not too much text---is one of the most important things you can consider when you're putting together your presentation. Making sure the visual elements match up is really important too.

In Canva, you can keep or delete however many graphic elements you want. You can also move them around.

To  Delete an element, click on it so its bounding box shows up. Press Delete .

To  Move an element, click and drag it around the page.

If you want to change the color of an element, go to the color swatch icon at the top of the screen. You can pick a color swatch from the premade palette, or you can choose a custom color with the color picker by clicking on the  + .

Step 4: Add Page Notes

One of the last things that you'll want to add to your page is your presentation notes. Notes are not required, of course, but they can help you remember what you're going to say, especially if you're presenting in front of a group.

To add notes in Canva, go to the top right-hand corner of your page and click on the  Add notes icon, seen here in red. When you do, another pop-up box will emerge.

Start typing your notes into the box. There's a word limit, of course, but we doubt you'll run over it. When you're done, click  Save .

Step 5: Add a New Page

The whole point of slideshows is that you're showing off a series of pages. If you just had one page, for example, it would technically be a poster, so chances are high you'll want to add more.

After you finish your first page, go to the bottom of your workspace and click on  +Add a new page . Canva will add another page to your presentation.

If you want to switch this page to a different style, go to the page designs on the left-hand side of your screen. Click on the one that you want.

Once you create more than one page, you might want to label them to keep your workspace organized.

To label your pages, go to the top left-hand corner of your active page where you see the dotted line. Click on it and start typing. From there you'll be able to enter a new title.

If you're not happy with this new page at all, you can delete the whole thing. At the top right-hand corner of the page, you'll see a trash can icon. Click on it.

Did you hit delete by accident, or have you changed your mind? No worries: just use the  Undo button in the top left-hand corner of your workspace.

Step 6: Add a Graph

One of the best features about Canva is its ability to easily insert graphs into your presentation. It then allows you to customize those graphs to your needs.

To add a graph, find a page design that has a graph in it. Once that page is applied to your presentation, double-click on the graph inside that page so its bounding box lights up.

In the left-hand toolbar, you'll see your graph controls emerge. At the top of those controls is a dropdown menu showing you what type of graph you're using. Beneath that is a list of items, along with their values.

To change the name of these items, click on each individual box and start typing. To change the values, click on the box and insert the appropriate number.

Every time you change these values, Canva will automatically update your graph in real time, so you can see how it looks.

If you want to change the style of the graph you're using, click on the dropdown menu and choose another. Canva will automatically change the appearance of your graph while keeping your values intact.

Finally, you can also adjust the color of your graph.

Make sure your graph's bounding box is active, then go to your Edit controls in the top left-hand corner of your screen, seen here in red. Start experimenting with them to get the right effect.

Step 7: Check Your Presentation and Add Transitions

As you wrap things up, you'll want to check your presentation for errors. You might also want to add transitions between your pages.

To add transitions, go to the  Present button at the top right-hand corner of your screen. Click on the icon.

When you click on that icon, Canva will open up a dropdown menu where you can pick the Transition style that you want.

After you choose your  Transition style , you can also choose your  Type . Type allows you to control the speed at which your presentation plays.

When you have all these things squared away, click on the blue  Present button to watch your slideshow play out. It will take you to a full-screen version of it, where you can scan for errors.

When you're done checking your presentation for errors, press the  Escape key to exit out of the window. Make any changes that you need to---if applicable---then finalize the design.

Step 8: Download Your Presentation for Work

Once your presentation is finished, you're ready to download. To download your presentation---or use it in another format---click on the dropdown menu beside the Present button.

Most of these options are free-to-use with a basic account, but for those that aren't, you'll see a gold "crown" symbol beside it. There's also a ton of options, ranging from downloading the file, emailing it to your coworkers, or embedding the file on another platform.

And that's it. You're done.

Ace That Slideshow Presentation

Now that you've seen how to put together a workplace presentation in Canva, you can start exploring. There's a lot of customization options, so it's best if you fiddle with those settings yourself.

Looking for other things you can design? Here's how to create a cover letter with Canva .

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How to use canva to design like a professional.

Here's how to use Canva to design clean, attractive materials---without any knowledge of design.

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Sometimes a tool like Photoshop may be too heavy for your simple image editing needs. In those cases, Canva might be a better fit. Find out how to use it to design clean, attractive materials---without any knowledge of design.

Canva is a popular online graphic design application that makes it easy to create high-quality images and materials. Millions of people use Canva to create social media images, posters, digital invitations, presentations, and physical materials like brochures and business cards.

Unlike high-powered tools, such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, Canva has a low barrier to entry because of its simple intuitive interface. It's available on the web or as a mobile app for Android and iOS.

Canva offers several pricing plans for individual users, with varying levels of functionality:

• Free:  This has most of the functionality needed to make simple designs.
• Pro ($9.99/month):  The Pro plan contains additional templates, graphics, fonts, and photos. It also allows users to save transparent PNGs, create custom templates, and upload their own fonts.
• Enterprise ($30/month):  Specifically meant for corporations, this plan features project workflows, group resources, and unlimited cloud storage.

Related: How to Work Faster in Photoshop

Canva's most useful feature is its wide array of templates. Even with a free account, there are thousands of templates across over a hundred design types. There are templates for nearly every use you can think of, from a personal resume to an Instagram post for your band's upcoming live performance. However, it should be noted that many templates are only accessible to Pro or Enterprise users.

To select a template, go to the Canva home page. From here, you can use one of the recommended templates on the home page, or hover over the "Templates" button at the menu bar. In the menu, you'll find an array of layout types categorized by usage.

These categories include "Social Media," "Personal," "Business," "Marketing," and "Study." Clicking on Personal > Cards brings up all the templates that can be used to make personalized greeting and holiday cards.

Most templates contain several of the following:

• Vectors and Graphics:  These are additional elements used to add character to a template, such as shapes, stickers, frames, or in some cases, animated icons.
• Stock Images: These are stock images that are directly available from Canva's library. You can decide to keep these or upload your photos and replace them.
• Color Palettes:  To have a cohesive style, most templates follow a specific color palette for across its various elements.
• Font Groups:  These are combinations of fonts selected by Canva's designers.
• Page Layouts:  This is especially true for templates that span multiple pages, such as presentation decks or brochures. There will typically be several layout options for each page, similar to Google Slides or Powerpoint.

On top of pre-included assets, you can add additional elements from Canva's comprehensive resource library. On the left side of the design screen, you'll find a wide variety of graphics, stock images, and fonts that you can use on top of what's in each template.

Related: The Best Sites for Building a Resume

To best illustrate the process, let's edit a simple photo in Canva Web. This design will be posted on social media to promote an upcoming virtual talk about internet privacy and cybersecurity .  First, select Templates > Social Media > Instagram Post.

From here, select a template close to your planned design. We've selected this template intended to advocate for remote learning.

In the primary Canva screen, you'll see several pages of the particular template. If you're making a single material, select one of these pages for your final design and disregard the rest. Alternatively, if you're making a multipage creative, you can easily create a cohesive album with a template.

Here, we've edited the first page to fit our event, changing the text, the background color, and a bit of the layout. Now, all that's left is to export this design and to load it on Instagram.

Related: 5 Simple Photo Editing Tips to Make Your Photos Pop

You have several options when publishing your designs. First, you can save it locally as either a PNG or JPG file; take note that only Pro users can export their images as transparent PNGs. You can also send it directly to your printer to ensure a high-quality print.

If you made a presentation, you could set it to "Presentation Mode." This will bring the deck full-screen and allow it to function similarly to any other kind of presentation software. If you're showing the design to someone online, you can create a viewing link that can be accessed by anyone.

Lastly, you can directly export your design to a linked social media platform, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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How to create a canva presentation.

Canva is a great business tool that can be used to create presentations. It’s especially popular among business users who need to create slideshows quickly and easily.

This article will show you how to create a presentation in this powerful creative tool which is free for all registered.

Can Canva be Used for Presentations?

Yes, Canva can be used for presentations by both individuals and small teams and any large business seeking an integrated tool to create high-quality visuals for their brand.

With a library of built-in templates and easy drag-and-drop tools, Canva makes it simple for anyone to make their own design with beautiful visuals.

Why You Should be Making Presentations on Canva

Canva isn’t only to create and download designs like a logo or icons. Canva also has presentation tools to add visual interest to your slideshow designs.

Here are four more reasons:

• Simplicity. Canva is free and easy to use. Canva pro is free during their 30-day trial.
• Saves time. You can create professional-looking presentations in minutes.
• Customization. There are thousands of templates and designs to choose from.
• Easy to share. You can easily share your presentations with others and on social media.

How to Create Presentations on Canva: A Step By Step Guide

Let’s get into how to create a presentation using Canva. Businesses usually include their own logo in their presentations to keep their brand consistent.

If you haven’t already, consider creating a custom logo to include in your own presentations.

Canva has millions of elements and images, allowing you to experiment with a different layout and color schemes at any time.

Step 1: Access Canva Through Your Computer

Signup for or login into your Canva account and navigate to presentation templates.

Step 2: Select a Template to Customize

Find a presentation template you’d like to use, then click the “Customize this template” button.

Step 3: Customize Your Presentation Slides

Remove images from your Canva design presentation as needed by clicking on the image and hitting the backspace or delete button on your keyboard.

You can add new images throughout your entire presentation from the “Uploads,” “Elements,” and “Photos” sections.

Step 4: Add or Remove Text and Modify Fonts

Click on any text you want to remove or modify. To delete text, simply click on backspace or delete on your keyboard.

You can add text from the “Text” section. To change the font of any text in your presentation, click the word to modify, click on the font box, then choose a new font from the list.

Step 5: Add More Slides

You can add a new blank slide by clicking on the + at the bottom of your screen. To add a new slide with the same design, click on the three dots then on “Duplicate Page.”

Step 6: Download Your Presentation

To download your presentation, click on the “Share” button at the top right of your screen. Then click the “Download” link, then the “Download” button.

Canva Presentation Templates

Here are five of the best presentation templates available in the Canva library.

Blue Modern Corporate Presentation

This template by Vunira is great for a corporate presentation or for anyone in sales.

Beige Brown Abstract Organic Class Syllabus Blank Presentation

Logo and Art bring us this education-themed template which is great for teachers or college professors.

Tri-Colored Borders Real Estate Listing Presentation

Here’s a professional-looking template that’s perfect for anyone in the real estate industry.

Blue and Yellow Simple Human Illustrative Investing Finance Tips

If you’re in the finance industry, then this template is for you!

Blue White Professional Modern Healthcare Service Proposal

Braderlayout Studio brings us this professionally designed template for anyone in healthcare.

How do You Present a Canva Presentation?

We’re about to discuss how to present a Canva presentation in presented mode to your audience.

• Start presenting. To begin your presentation, click on “Present.”

How to Add Video Footage to a Canva Presentation

Adding video to your Canva presentation is simple to do if you follow these steps:

Canva Presentations Vs. Powerpoint Presentations

What is Canva like compared to Powerpoint?

Unlike PowerPoint, which has been plagued by lackluster design and lack of creativity, Canva presentations are packed with stunning visuals and easy-to-use tools that allow you to create truly beautiful presentations.

Best of all, you don’t need any design experience to create a Canva presentation.

Just pick one of the many professionally-designed template presentation ideas and start customizing it to your own needs.

Tips on Creating Canva Presentations

Here are four tips to help you create amazing looking presentations in Canva:

• Use templates. Canva’s templates are created by professional designers. They’re easy to use, time-saving, and can be customized in a flash.
• Make use of the Brand Kit. With Canva’s Brand Kit, you can upload your logos, set the colors and fonts that match your brand and create layouts with your company’s design guidelines in mind.
• Stay consistent. Choose one or two fonts and colors and stick to them throughout your presentation. This will help create a sense of cohesion and professionalism.
• Create a presentation that moves. Use Canva’s animation feature to add movement to your presentation and make it more engaging.

Can you convert a Canva presentation to Powerpoint?

Converting your Canva designs into PowerPoint presentations is super easy.

All you have to do is click the three dots at the top right corner of the screen, then select “Microsoft PowerPoint.”

Your presentation will be converted automatically into a .pptx file, and you’ll be ready to rock ‘n’ roll.

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How to Use Canva and PowerPoint for Presentations

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 here’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

Designing with canva, how to export a canva presentation to powerpoint, how to use canva-made graphics in powerpoint, final words.

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.

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.

Canva’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. There’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, there’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 won’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 Canva’s limited features.

Templates and Design Options

This is PowerPoint’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. That’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. 

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 “Product.”

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 .

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.

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.

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.

Next, it’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.

In this case, we’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 .

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 it’s PowerPoint’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.

At this point, don’t be surprised if you’ll be prompted to upgrade your Canva plan (if you don’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.

Remember the design we created before? Well, it’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.

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 .

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.

And that’s how easily we can use graphics from Canva in our PowerPoint presentations. Remember, it’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, it’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 we’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 doesn’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 aren’t supported in Canva and won’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 that’s accomplished, you can elevate the quality of your PowerPoint or Google Slides presentations with Canva. 

We don’t advise using Canva as an alternative to PowerPoint as the current state-of-the-art indicates it won’t support data representation or other PowerPoint stellar tools that make part of most PPT templates. 

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20+ Best Canva PowerPoint (PPT) Style Presentation Templates

Canva is like the Swiss army knife of online design tools. There’s virtually nothing you can’t do with this online graphic design tool.

In addition to using Canva to make social media graphics, logos, flyers, and documents you can also use Canva to create presentation slideshows.

We handpicked some of the best Canva presentation templates for making professional-looking slideshows for all kinds of projects. Believe it or not, these templates are just as good as PowerPoint templates .

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You can start customizing these Canva slide templates with just one click to present them directly via Canva or download them as PDF, GIF, or even as a video. Check out the templates below.

Modern Company Profile Canva Presentation Templates

When creating business profile presentations for corporate companies and small businesses, you need to keep your slide designs simple and professional. That’s exactly what this Canva presentation represents. It features a clean and professional slide design with a fully customizable layout, animations, and transitions

Yellow & Black Company Profile Canva PowerPoint Templates

If you’re making a company profile slideshow for a modern business, marketing firm, or creative agency, it’s okay to go beyond the traditional design standards. You can use lots of colors and shapes to give your presentation a more attractive feel. This Canva slides template is perfect for that type of company profile presentation.

Doodle Pitch Deck Canva Presentation Slide Templates

With this Canva presentation template, you can make a creative-looking pitch deck slideshow to present your startups, brands, products, and ideas. It comes with a minimalist slide layout featuring doodle-themed objects and elements. This is a paid template but it has one of the most unique slide designs we’ve seen.

Minimalist Travel Plan Canva PowerPoint Templates

This Canva slideshow template is perfect for travel influencers and agencies. You can use it to create minimal and stylish travel plan presentations to highlight the entire journey of your travels. The great thing about using Canva to make the presentation is that you can download this as a video to share on social media.

Business Plan Proposal Presentation Canva PPT Templates

The bold color, creative shapes, and modern design come together to give this Canva presentation a very professional look and feel. It’s great for making more attractive business plan slideshows and business proposal presentations. There are more than 15 slide designs in this template.

Minimalist Elegant Portfolio Canva Presentation Templates

You can use this Canva presentation template to showcase your portfolio like a true professional. It’s designed with photographers in mind but you can use it to create portfolio presentations for designers and artists as well. The template uses a minimal black-and-white design across all slides with space for adding images.

History Class Education Canva PowerPoint Templates

This Canva slide template comes filled with beautiful colors and creative illustrations to help you design more interesting educational slideshows. It’s especially ideal for creating history-themed slideshows for your school presentations. There are more than 20 slides in this template with fully customizable layouts.

Digital Marketing Presentation Canva Presentation Templates

With this presentation template, you can make simple yet professional-looking slideshows for all kinds of digital marketing presentations. It comes with a technology-themed slide design with lots of stylish shapes, images, and objects to give you a head start in your presentation design. The slides include animations and transitions as well.

Playful Education Presentation Canva PPT Templates

The playful and fun design of this Canva presentation template makes it the perfect slideshow for creating educational lessons for kids. There are lots of colorful slides in this template with customizable layouts. Each template has adorable animal characters to make them appeal to children too.

Beige Creative Portfolio Canva PowerPoint Templates

If you’re a freelancer or creative professional looking for the perfect portfolio presentation to promote your skills and services, this Canva slide template is for you. It features a stylish beige color theme with beautiful fonts and a content layout that instantly grab attention. Of course, you can customize the colors, fonts, and images to your preference as well.

Modern Technology Presentation Canva PPT Templates

This Canva presentation template comes with a modern design for making presentations on technology-themed topics. It’s especially great for giving presentations on artificial intelligence, metaverse, and other innovative tech topics. The template includes lots of creative shapes, illustrations, and elements too.

Illustrated Business Marketing Canva Presentation Template

Using this Canva template, you can create a stylish marketing plan to showcase your process for marketing campaigns. It features a dark color theme that allows you to easily highlight specific parts of your slideshow. The template has lots of space for including images, icons, and illustrations.

Comparison Chart Presentation Canva PowerPoint Templates

Whether you want to compare the pricing plan, create product comparisons, or even compare your product to competitors, this Canva presentation template has lots of different comparison chart slides for you to choose from. They have beautiful designs and are also easily customizable.

Photo Collage Business Presentations Canva Slide Template

This presentation template is made for welcoming new employees and team members to your company. It’s great for creating a casual and friendly onboarding presentation for new employees. The template has lots of colorful and modern slides with photo collages to make each slide more effective.

Modern Digital Marketing Canva PowerPoint Templates

You can use this Canva slide template to create playful slideshows for your digital marketing presentations. It features colorful and cute slide layouts with lots of abstract shapes, creative objects, and icons. The template is especially great for making marketing campaign slideshows for feminine and fashion brands.

Back To School 3D Presentation Canva Slide Template

This is one of the most creative presentation templates on our list. It features cool 3D illustrations throughout all of the slides to make each slide more fun and attractive. This Canva slide template is made for school and educational presentations, especially for making back-to-school slideshows.

Geometric Digital Marketing Plan Canva Slide Template

Creating a marketing plan presentation for the next year won’t take too much time when you have this Canva slide template at your side. It includes 10 different slide layouts that you can fully customize to your preference to make a modern presentation for digital marketing agencies.

Casual Fashion Presentation Canva PPT Template

The elegant and stylish slides of this Canva presentation template make it most suitable for creating slideshows for high-end fashion brands and luxury businesses. It’s great for showcasing your latest product lineups as well as for promoting your company.

Elegant Portfolio Canva Presentation Template

This Canva slide template is perfect for freelancers, designers, photographers, and many other types of professionals for making portfolio presentations that stand out from the crowd. It features elegant slide layouts with beautiful colors, stylish fonts, and shapes. There are 10 unique slides in the template.

Social Media Report Canva PowerPoint Templates

A must-have presentation template for social media marketing agencies. With this template, you can create modern and attractive social media reports to accompany your marketing campaigns or even show the results of your marketing efforts. The template has lots of colorful slides with stylish layouts.

Creative Marketing Agency Presentation Canva PPT Template

You can use this Canva slide template to create clean and modern slideshows for your marketing-themed presentations. The template features bright colors with minimal slide layouts to effectively highlight your content above all else. There are 10 unique slide designs included as well.

Blue Pie Chart Presentation Canva Slide Template

Charts and graphs are an important part of every business presentation. With this Canva slide template, you’ll get access to some useful pie chart slides to use in your presentations. Each slide features a different pie chart design with fully customizable elements.

If you’re looking for an affordable way to make a presentation using a free app, Google Slides is another great alternative you can use. It’s free and works online. Explore our Google Slides templates collection to find a cool theme design.

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13 Best Canva Presentation Templates

If you are someone who has been curious about digital or graphic design, you probably have heard of Canva . It has become trendy over the past few years as it is one of the best graphic design platforms that serve both designers and non-beginners.

My name is Kerry and I have been dabbling in graphic design and digital art for years. I have been using Canva as a main platform for designing and am extremely familiar with the program, best practices for using it, and tips to make creating with it even easier! In doing so, I have researched and explored all of the subscription plans to find the benefits of each.

In this post, I’ll highlight some of the best premade presentation templates that you can find one Canva. If you are looking to save time or just try out a new design (that you didn’t have to create!), there are plenty to choose from directly from their library. 

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Who should use canva presentation templates, 1. floral, feminine & calm self-introduction presentation, 2. blue modern technology business presentation, 3. grey and yellow minimal modern company profile presentation, 4. green and white basic cell theory and structure biology education, 5. brown monochrome simple minimalist presentation template, 6. orange blue simple gradients financial technology (fintech) technology presentation, 7. navy modern company profile presentation, 8. black and white pastel scrapbook company profile presentation, 9. black and white minimalist commercial real estate architecture presentation, 10. boost playful abstract creative presentation, 1. dark green and cream vintage classy interior and home presentation, 2. black and white modern minimalist architecture presentation, 3. light pink coral modern elegance persuading mom get a pet mother’s day presentation, final thoughts.

• In order to find presentation templates, simply search for the keyword “presentation” in the search bar on the main Canva homepage and it will bring you to a selection of templates.
• You can narrow down styles on the left side of the screen where users can check off specific styles such as minimalist, floral, corporate, and clean. 
• Any template that has a crown attached to it is only available in a Canva Pro or Canva for Teams paid subscription account. 

Anyone who is already on the Canva platform or anyone who needs to create a professional presentation should take advantage of the premade templates because they are such an asset that will save you time and give you design ideas that you may not have had before! 

While the premade templates vary in the number of slides that are available, you can always duplicate slides to make your presentation longer. In addition, users have the ability to add additional elements, change the layout of slides, and further customize each of these slides with relevant information.

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Now that you know a little bit more about Canva’s library of premade presentation templates, I picked out some of the best ones to use (of all different styles!). 

• Great for : A minimalist and clean presentation with earth tones and nature-inspired elements to keep things clean and simple. 
• Number of Slides: 10
• Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAFCq5Xx_Fg-floral-feminine-calm-self-introduction-presentation/

This elegant and neutral presentation template is an excellent choice for anyone who is looking to add some beautiful and calming earth tones to their presentation. The minimalist designs with floral accents provide a quaint touch and keep this template fresh. 

• Great for : A business presentation that combines futuristic elements and graphics.
• Number of Slides: 15
• Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAE-k_X3LEI-blue-modern-technology-business-presentation/  

Looking for a futuristic pop of color? This modern technology-themed template will fit your needs if you want to capture your audience’s attention without overwhelming them with too many graphics. The designs that are available within this presentation keep things consistent and captivating.

• Great for : A presentation that combines classic and modernism to create a pristine and standout display of information.
• Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAFGSt9RzFo-grey-and-yellow-minimal-modern-company-profile-presentation/  

This template maintains a classic yet modern look as its color scheme of gray, yellow, and black creates a seamless and consistent look throughout the template. It is a bold and fresh template that gives off a modern yet classic design and it is a great choice for those in a modern work environment.

• Great for : A structured presentation that truly highlights information and content paired with accents of color. 
• Number of Slides: 27
• Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/templates/EADj1N5FEn4-green-and-white-basic-cell-theory-and-structure-biology-education-presentation/  

Don’t worry! While this template is aptly named “Basic Cell Theory”, users do not have to stay within the biology realm to use it. I love the clean and structured design of the 27 pages of this template which allow for some color pop but also keeps the content at the forefront of the presentation. 

• Great for : A minimalist and rustic presentation that doesn’t distract audiences with overwhelming graphics or added elements. 
• Number of Slides: 7
• Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAE52MR2DGE-brown-monochrome-simple-minimalist-presentation-template/  

Another minimalist template for you, but this time it is a more rustic design with tones of brown and beige. While this grouping of slides isn’t as varied as others within this article, I love that the designers focused on priority slides, which is perfect for those who want to create a direct presentation without all of the extras! 

• Great for : Fun and vibrant presentations that pair well with the rainbow colors on each of the slides. 
• Number of Slides: 16
• Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/templates/EAEc1_ycIss-orange-blue-simple-gradients-financial-technology-fintech-technology-presentation/  

If you are someone who is looking for a colorful palette and wants to wake up your audience so that they can pay attention to your presentation, this rainbow template is an excellent choice! 

I love the gradient choices and throughout the sixteen different slides, you will be sure to find the layout that is best for all types of information, graphics, and content. 

• Great for : Serious business proposals and those who appreciate geometric features and architectural elements.  
• Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAE9p5ju0ms-navy-modern-company-profile-presentation/  

With the geometric designs and darker color scheme, this presentation template is a strong contender for business. The frames included in the slides are easily adjusted so that your customized photos can fit within them – highlighting visuals that go well with text information. 

• Great for : A nostalgic and quaint presentation that includes whimsical elements that add a playful element to your presentation. 
• Number of Slides: 18
• Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAFOkyX8GpE-black-and-white-pastel-scrapbook-company-profile-presentation/  

This is a whimsical choice for those who may be looking to create a presentation with a nostalgic or more DIY feel to it. 

There are 18 different pages in this template, which allows users to find the best slides for their information. The modern black and white color scheme plus scrapbook-type elements combine business with a lighter tone. 

• Great for : A classic presentation that doesn’t distract with colorful elements. For those who want to have a stark contrast between included content and the design.
• Number of Slides: 12
• Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/templates/EADyrPiSO34-black-and-white-minimalist-commercial-real-estate-architecture-presentation/  

A classic presentation that is sure to showcase that you mean business. The heavy darker colors set the tone that allows any included content, images, or writing to become the prominent feature of the slide. 

This is a great choice for those who are looking for a professional design and do not want to spend tons of money having someone else create it for them! 

• Great for : Playful presentations that incorporate colorful elements or fun ideas.
• Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAE73KIk9P0-boost-playful-abstract-creative-presentation/  

For the creatives out there, this template with fifteen slides is an excellent choice if you are looking to showcase products, information, or photos that you want to pop. 

In contrast to the darker color scheme that was in the template above, this one has the same effect with a lighter and more fun style!

3 Best Premium Presentation Templates for Canva Pro Users

While Canva does offer thousands of fantastic presentation templates in their free plan, I have some of my top choices that can be found in the library for Canva Pro and Canva for Teams members. 

• Great for : Any elegant and classic presentations that require added finesse.  
• Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAFNDZnRjr4-dark-green-and-cream-vintage-classy-interior-and-home-presentation/  

The borders and corner graphics within this template are beautiful, as they give a feel of elegance and style. The contrast of the evergreen background with the light yellow accents allows for any content that is placed on these slides to find a spot that is sure to capture the attention of viewers. 

• Great for : A minimalist and clean presentation with black and white tones to keep the information simple. 
• Number of Slides: 20
• Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAFKByjS5Yw-modern-minimalist-architecture-portfolio-presentation/  

Another black and white themed presentation for you, but this one is sure to fit your needs. Minimalist, classic and stunning makes your content stand out in this professional and artsy-looking presentation template. 

• Great for : Those who want to create a lighthearted presentation that includes colorful components without it becoming overwhelming. 
• Link to Canva: https://www.canva.com/templates/EAE79wOx9uw-light-pink-coral-modern-elegance-persuading-mom-get-a-pet-mother-s-day-presentation/  

Okay. So the title of this one is funny as it is a persuasive presentation to get a pet. Don’t worry. You do not have to keep any of the pre-inserted content and can theme this presentation to your liking. 

What is great about this template is that throughout its 12 slides, there is a beautiful sherbert gradient applied to the background that is calming yet adds a bit of color! 

It really doesn’t matter if you have a free or paid Canva plan because with both there are so many different presentation templates that you can use to create beautiful and captivating designs. 

We would love to hear from you! What are your favorite presentation templates on Canva? Share your opinions and any questions that you have in the comment section below!

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