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Can You Free Draw in Canva?

Last updated on February 19, 2023 @ 12:29 pm

Yes! You can free draw in Canva using the Draw Application. Just select one from the brush options available such as ‘Pen’, ‘Marker’, ‘Glow Pen’, and ‘Highlighter’, and use it to draw on your canvas.  You can change the color, thickness, and opacity of your pen, and you can also erase your drawing if you make a mistake.

Here’s a quick tutorial on how to free draw in Canva:

First, select the “Apps” tab from the left-hand toolbar.

Then search for the “Draw” application and select it in the search results.

NOTE: The Draw application in Canva lets you create simple sketches and drawings by freehand to bring your unique artwork idea to life.

In the new page that will appear, select the “Use” button at the bottom part.

Once you’re connected to the Draw application, you can find there a variety of paint brushes that you can choose from to use for your drawing. The paint brushes currently available are Pen, Marker, Glow pen, and Highlighter.

Select one from the options available, then click and drag your mouse on the canvas to create a line of color. In this example, we will use the marker brush to free-draw on our canvas.

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If you’re planning on using Canva to free-draw, be warned that it’s not as easy as it looks. The interface is quite fiddly and it’s easy to accidentally move or delete your work. Take your time and be careful, or you may end up frustrated with the results.

You can also change the size and transparency of your paintbrush. Just click on drag on the slider for each feature and set it according to your preference.

Lastly, you can change the color of your paintbrush by selecting one of the color boxes in the left panel.

Once you’re satisfied with your drawing, click on “Done” at the upper-left corner of the page.

And that’s all there is to it! Canva will then group your drawings into one image and you’re good to go!


Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.