FULL CANVA TUTORIAL 2024 | How To Use Canva For BEGINNERS!

The video begins with Natalia introducing an updated comprehensive Canva tutorial for beginners. She explains that Canva is a versatile tool for creating designs, including graphics, short videos for social media platforms, and content for blogs and websites. Natalia emphasizes that Canva is user-friendly and offers a free version. She also mentions her intention to create a Canva course for beginners and encourages viewers to sign up for updates.

Natalia delves into Canva's extensive library of templates for various purposes such as business, social media, education, and more. She highlights the availability of different formats, photos, icons, and Canva creators' contributions. The video also covers the use of the brand template feature, which is part of Canva Pro, and the starter elements that help users begin their designs.

This section focuses on Canva's search bar, which is AI-powered and can help users find specific design templates. Natalia demonstrates how to create a design from scratch, customizing dimensions and using Canva's 'Magic Design' feature to generate template suggestions based on a description. She also explains how to import media to create designs and the various options for starting a new design.

Natalia provides an overview of Canva's interface, including the top panel, left panel, and project panel. She explains the importance of the homepage, the different tabs available, and the organization features like folders and the projects tab. The video also touches on the settings for rulers, guides, margins, and accessibility features that help in designing more effectively.

The paragraph discusses the features exclusive to Canva Pro, such as the brand tab and the ability to upload and manage own media. Natalia talks about the importance of organization within Canva, the apps tab which integrates different apps to enhance the design workflow, and the various options for uploading and organizing files. She also mentions the ability to draw within Canva and the projects tab, which serves as the headquarters for all design projects.

Natalia guides viewers on how to start designing from scratch in Canva. She explains the functionalities of the editor, including the utilities panel, page management, and the various options available for customizing the design. The video also covers the use of Canva's AI-powered assistant for help and the Canva assistant for quick searches within the editor. Natalia emphasizes the importance of the grid view for managing pages and the options for full-screen presentation and editing.

This section focuses on the process of adding and editing photos in Canva. Natalia demonstrates how to search for photos using keywords, the options for photo editing such as effects, adjustments, cropping, and border styles. She also talks about the 'Info' button, which provides details about the image and its creator, and the 'Magic Recommendations' feature for finding similar images.

Natalia explains the various tools and options available for positioning and styling elements in a design. She covers the layering and alignment features, the use of the position tab, and the utilities panel for changing element properties. The video also discusses the corner rounding option, the animate feature, and the importance of using guides for precise alignment and design balance.

The paragraph focuses on the process of adding text to a design in Canva. Natalia demonstrates how to use text boxes, change fonts, adjust text properties like size, color, and spacing, and align text within the design. She also talks about the importance of line spacing and letter spacing for achieving a balanced and professional look in the final design.

Natalia discusses the use of shapes and lines in Canva designs. She explains how to add and manipulate shapes, change their colors and borders, and use them as backgrounds or design elements. The video also covers the use of lines, including different styles and the ability to create arrows or other custom line shapes. Natalia emphasizes the versatility of shapes and lines in enhancing the overall design.

This section covers the techniques for aligning and grouping elements in Canva. Natalia demonstrates how to use the position tab to align elements evenly and the 'Tidy Up' feature for perfect positioning. She also explains the process of grouping elements together for easier manipulation and the importance of maintaining the integrity of grouped elements when ungrouping.

Natalia explains how to add links to graphics in Canva, with the caveat that links are only functional in PDF format. She demonstrates the process of linking text boxes and other elements, and the importance of using the 'Link' feature for creating interactive PDFs. The video also touches on the limitations of using links with free Canva accounts and the options for downloading designs with premium content.

The paragraph discusses the process of uploading and using media in Canva. Natalia shows how to upload files from Google Drive and other sources, as well as the ability to copy and paste elements directly into Canva. She also highlights the importance of respecting licenses and copyrights when using images or videos in designs.

Natalia introduces the process of creating animated graphics and videos in Canva. She demonstrates how to add animated elements and use page-level animations to bring designs to life. The video also covers the 'Create an Animation' feature, which allows for custom animations by dragging elements, and the importance of downloading designs as MP4 videos to retain animations.

The video concludes with a comparison between Canva Free and Canva Pro. Natalia outlines the additional features and benefits of Canva Pro, such as access to premium stock photos, videos, audio, and graphics, brand kit, magic switch, background removal, and more. She encourages viewers to try Canva Pro for 30 days to experience these features firsthand.