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Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor: set it up right the first time
Get it from Google Play if it isn't on your phone yet, then change three settings before you start using it.
What it's for
Canva is a creative app for making designs, editing photos, and creating videos using tools and customizable templates. On a new phone, it gives you one place to work on projects such as social posts, collages, presentations, flyers, and resumes.
Get the app
Official listing by Canva
Get the official Canva app from Google Play, and check that Canva is shown as the developer before installing.
After it installs: three settings
- 01Review notifications
Choose which app alerts are useful to you so project-related messages do not become more distracting than they need to be.
Look in the app's Settings for Notifications - 02Check your account
Confirm which account you are using before opening or working on projects, especially if you use Canva on more than one device.
Look in the app's Settings for Account - 03Manage storage use
Keep an eye on storage when working with video projects; Canva’s description lists cloud storage for video work and collaboration.
Look in the app's Settings for Storage
Path as given in the developer's help pages; menu names can differ slightly between versions and phones.
Common problem
Can't sign in? Check that your internet connection is working, then reopen Canva and try again. If the issue continues, confirm that you are using the account you intended and consult Canva’s official help options before changing account details.
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