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How Do I Upload a Canva Video to YouTube?

Last updated on August 28, 2023 @ 10:32 am

Uploading a Canva video to YouTube is easy!

First, open your design in Canva and click the “Share” button in the top right corner.

Next, select “Download” from the menu that will appear.

From there, select “MP4 Video” from the File type dropdown menu and click on the “Download” button.

NOTE: Make sure to select all pages in your video. Otherwise, your video might not play as expected.

After downloading your video from Canva, sign in to your YouTube Studio account and open the Channel Dashboard. The next step is to click on the  “Upload Videos” button.

In the window that will appear, click on the “Select Files” button.

This will open up the file explorer window. Browse the Canva video you want to upload, select it, and click on the “Open” button.

You will then be redirected back to your YouTube Studio channel, and you will be prompted to input the details of your uploaded video. Simply enter a title and description for your video, then click on the “Next” button.

NOTE: When crafting a title and description for your YouTube video, prioritize clarity and relevance, ensuring viewers immediately understand the content’s subject. Also, make sure to incorporate relevant keywords to boost discoverability.

YouTube will then conduct Copyright checks of your uploaded video content. If there are no issues found, then click on the “Next” button.

The final step is to set up the visibility of your uploaded video. You can choose to set your video to Public, Unlisted, or Private. You can also schedule a date to make your video public. Once done, click on the “Publish” button.

And there you have it! Your Canva video will now be live on YouTube!

PRO TIP: If you are having trouble uploading a Canva video to YouTube, there are a few things you can try. First, check to make sure that the video is in an acceptable format (MP4, MOV, or AVI). If the video is in an unsupported format, you will need to convert it to one of the supported formats. Second, try changing the privacy settings of the video to “Unlisted” or “Public.” If the privacy settings are set to “Private,” only people with the link to the video will be able to view it. Finally, if you are still having trouble, you can contact Canva support for help.

There are a few things to keep in mind when uploading Canva videos to YouTube:

  • Make sure your design is public: Only public designs can be published on YouTube. To check the privacy settings of your design, click the “Share” button and look for the “Collaboration link” setting. If it says “Only you can access,” switch it to “Anyone with the link.”
  • Choose the right aspect ratio: Canva videos can be published in four different aspect ratios: 16:9 (widescreen), 4:3 (standard), 1:1 (square), and 9:16 (vertical). To change the aspect ratio of your design, click the “Resize” button in the editor’s toolbar and select your desired ratio from the drop-down menu.
  • Export at the highest quality: For the best results on YouTube, make sure to export your video at the highest quality setting. To do this, click the “Download” button in the top right corner of your design and select “MP4 Video” from the drop-down menu.

That’s all there is to it! With just a few simple steps, you can easily upload Canva videos to YouTube.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.