How to Find and Customize Images for Your Social Posts with Canva
Canva is a free online design tool that offers a vast library of customizable images for social posts, emails, and web pages. Agency Revolution has integrated Canva into our Social Post Scheduler, making it easy to create stunning graphics for your social media feeds.
Accessing Canva from the Social Post Scheduler
To use Canva, you'll need to create a free account. If you don't have an account, you can easily create one by visiting www.canva.com or following the instructions here.
- Log In to Agency Revolution: Log in to your Agency Revolution account at app.agencyrevolution.com.
- Access Social Media: You can access the Social Media feature by selecting "Social Media" from the left navigation menu and then clicking the "Access Social Media" button.
- Log into Your Social Media Account: You will be prompted to log into your Agency Revolution Social Media account.
- Accessing the Social Post Scheduler: In the left navigation menu, click Social > Post on Social Media.
- Click on the "Design an Image" button:
- Log in or sign up for Canva using one of the options listed:
Using Canva
Once your account is set up, you can browse, select, and design graphics in Canva. You have two options:
Starting From a Template
Canva offers a vast library of templates to kickstart your social posts. Choose a template and start customizing:
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Text
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Font size and style
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Background colors and images
Starting From Scratch
Prefer to create a graphic from scratch? Watch the video below for a demo on creating a graphic in Canva:
FAQs
Are you looking for help using Canva? Look no further!
You can visit Canva's Help Center or access their Knowledge Base by using the "Help" button inside their module:
How can I create other images to use outside of my social feeds?
Now that you've created a Canva account, you can log in directly to Canva and browse its extensive selection of templates and graphic types.
Do I have to pay extra to use this feature with my Agency Revolution tools?
No, you do not need to pay anything extra to use this feature.
Canva is asking me to upgrade. Do I have to pay to use Canva?
Nope! You need to create an account with them to use this feature, but they have a free plan. Their free plan includes many features that let you accomplish a lot without upgrading. If you want to learn what's included with your free Canva plan or upgrade to a paid one, you can check out their pricing here.
Where can I get additional stock images to use in my template?
Canva has a great library of stock photos for your designs. Navigate to the "Photos" tab to browse their collection of photos:
If you're not finding an image that works for you in Canva, you'll want to avoid using images from Google for your social media images because you don't own the rights to use them. If you don't have your own images to use, there are some free online stock photo libraries you can browse, such as Pexels or Pixabay. These sites allow you to use their images free of charge without having to credit the photographer. If you use your own stock photo library, make sure you can use the images without credit and for commercial use.
What if I want to edit a social media image I designed from Canva?
Once you click "Publish" in Canva and the image is inserted into your Social Post Scheduler, your image cannot be edited again. If you need to make an edit, you must delete the image you created and re-create the image. We recommend you proofread the text and double-check the proper spacing in your graphic before publishing your image.
I get this error message when I try to create a Canva account. What does it mean?
To create a Canva account, you must enable cookies in your browser.
Here's how to enable cookies in various browsers:
Note: Canva will not work on Internet Explorer, as this service does not support that particular browser.