Adobe Express: How to convert a Canva project to an Express project

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Overview

UWEC no longer supports Canva and has switched to support Adobe Express instead. Both have layering and editing tools to create graphics, videos, posters, presentations, and more. You can convert your Canva project into an Express project to continue editing existing projects where you left off, but on a supported software.

Considerations

Steps for how to convert a Canva project into an Express project

Below are steps to convert your already-existing Canva projects into Express projects.

  1. Download the Canva creation as a PDF (Print or Standard). Don't flatten it or anything.
  2. Go into the + button in Adobe Express. If you don't know how to access Express, here is a guide
    Screenshot of Adobe Express homepage with "Create New" highlighted
  3. Select Import from other apps 
    Screenshot of Adobe Express "Create New" window with "Import from Other Apps" highlighted
  4. Select Canva and drag and drop your file into the upload box. 
    Screenshot of the Express "Import from other apps" page with "Canva" highlighted
  5. The file will convert to an editable file format. 
    Screenshot of the "Converting" loading screen.

Still need help?

If you have questions related to this article, please contact the LTS Help Desk at 715-836-5711 or helpdesk@uwec.edu.