How to Create Designs in Bulk Using Canva: A Comprehensive Guide

Published on 14 September 2024

Designing multiple versions of graphics like business cards, invitations, and certificates can be a daunting task if done manually. Fortunately, Canva provides a robust feature that allows you to streamline this process and create designs in bulk effortlessly. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to leverage this powerful tool, making your design process more efficient and less time-consuming.

Note: This bulk creation feature is accessible to Canva Pro, Canva Teams, Canva for Education, and Canva for Nonprofits users on desktop.

Step 1: Navigating to the Bulk Create Tab

To get started with bulk creation in Canva, follow these steps:

  1. Open or create a new design project that you want to work on in bulk.

  2. Navigate to the editor side panel and select Apps.

  3. Locate and click on Bulk Create under the More from Canva section.

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Canva Apps > Bulk Create

Step 2: Importing Your Data for Bulk Creation

There are several ways to import the data required for bulk creation. Here’s how you can do it:

Manual Data Entry

  1. In the Bulk Create tab, click on Enter data manually.

  2. Click on + Enter data to start building your data table.

  3. Input your data directly into the table.

    • To add more rows, click the arrow at the bottom.

    • To add more columns, click Add columns.

  4. For images, select Add Image.

  5. Once done, click Done.

    Canva Bulk Create Manual Data Entry
    Manual Data Entry

Adding Images

You can also integrate images that you've previously uploaded to Canva:

  1. In the Bulk Create tab, choose Enter data manually.

  2. Select Image.

  3. Click the + icon on the cell to upload the desired image or video.

Uploading Data from Excel or CSV Files

  1. Ensure your file is in CSV, XLSX, or XLS format.

  2. Open your spreadsheet, ensuring the data is correctly formatted.

  3. Save the file.

  4. In Canva, go to the Bulk Create tab, select Upload CSV.

  5. Under More from Canva, select Bulk Create.

  6. Click on Upload CSV.

  7. Choose the file with your data.

  8. If your file contains multiple sheets, select the appropriate one.

  9. Add the elements from the data file to your design template.

Step 3: Linking Data to Your Design Elements

After importing your data, the next step is to link it to your design elements. Here’s how:

  1. Open the design page where you want to link the data.

  2. Right-click on the element to connect.

  3. Click Connect data.

  4. Select the data field that corresponds to the element.

  5. For multiple elements, repeat the process as necessary.

  6. Click Continue to finalize the connections.

Canva Bulk Create Linking Data
Linking Data

Step 4: Generating Bulk Designs

Now you’re ready to create your designs in bulk:

  1. Click on Generate.

  2. The bulk-created pages will open in a new tab once processing is complete.

  3. Review the generated pages to ensure they meet your expectations.

  4. Make any necessary adjustments to the design elements.

By following these steps, you can leverage Canva’s bulk creation feature to produce multiple designs quickly and efficiently, saving you time and ensuring consistency across all your projects. This method is particularly useful for businesses and individuals who need to manage large volumes of similar design tasks.

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