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How Do You Use Canva on YouTube?

Last updated on September 27, 2022 @ 11:31 pm

YouTube is a powerful tool with over a billion users worldwide. And while you can use YouTube to host your videos for free, there are some limitations. For example, you can’t add text overlays to your videos unless you have a paid account.

That’s where Canva comes in. Canva is a free online design platform that lets you add text overlays to your videos, as well as create other designs for your YouTube channel. In this article, we’ll show you how to use Canva to create text overlays for your YouTube videos.

First, head to Canva and create a new design. Select “YouTube Thumbnail” from the list of templates, or choose the “blank canvas” option if you’re starting from scratch.

PRO TIP: Canva is a great tool for creating beautiful designs, but it’s important to be aware that it can be misused. Canva is often used to create fake thumbnails and covers for YouTube videos, which can mislead viewers and give them a false idea of what the video is about. If you’re using Canva to create designs for your YouTube videos, be sure to be clear and accurate in your descriptions so that viewers know what they’re clicking on.

Next, upload your video file to Canva. You can do this by clicking the “Uploads” tab in the left sidebar and selecting the “Video” option. Once your video is uploaded, drag it onto the canvas.

Now it’s time to add your text overlay. To do this, click the “Text” tab in the left sidebar and then click the “Add Heading” or “Add Subheading” button.

A text box will appear on the canvas. Enter your text and then use the formatting options (found in the top toolbar) to style it as you want.

When you’re happy with your text overlay, click the “Download” button in the top toolbar and select the “MP4” option. This will download your video with the text overlay added. You can now upload this video to YouTube!

In conclusion, using Canva to add text overlays to your YouTube videos is a quick and easy way to make your videos more engaging and professional-looking. Give it a try today!

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.