How to Present Canva in PowerPoint

Canva is a popular graphic design platform that makes it easy for anyone to create beautiful presentations. With a huge library of templates, fonts, images and more, you can quickly put together sleek and professional slides.

But when it comes time to actually present that Canva presentation, things can get tricky. Canva’s presenter view lacks some key features that PowerPoint offers. And if you try presenting directly from the Canva editor, it can be glitchy.

So what’s the best way to leverage the power of Canva while still being able to present smoothly in PowerPoint?

This step-by-step guide will walk you through 3 methods to seamlessly pull your Canva presentation into PowerPoint for flawless presenting every time.

Method 1: Export Canva Presentation as PowerPoint File

The easiest way is to simply export your completed Canva presentation as a PowerPoint file.

Here’s how:

1. Finalize your Canva presentation and make sure all elements (images, charts, etc.) are formatted correctly.
2. Click the “Download” button in the Canva toolbar and select “PowerPoint Presentation” from the dropdown menu.
3. Canva will now generate a PowerPoint version of your presentation. There may be some slight formatting changes but overall it will look the same.
4. Open the exported PowerPoint file and review each slide. Make any minor tweaks to get it looking exactly how you want.
5. Add transitions, presenter notes or other PowerPoint-specific elements.

And that’s it! You now have a PowerPoint file that matches your Canva design and is ready for flawless presenting.

Pro Tip: Export a copy of your Canva presentation to PowerPoint periodically as you build it out. This makes the final export process quicker since there will be fewer changes to review.

Method 2: Screenshot Canva Slides and Insert into PowerPoint

If exporting the Canva file doesn’t quite preserve the formatting the way you need, an alternative is to manually screenshot each slide and insert it into PowerPoint.

Here are the steps:

1. In Canva, launch the Presenter View from the toolbar. This shows your slides full screen without the Canva interface getting in the way.
2. Take a screenshot of each slide in Presenter View and crop out any unnecessary background.
3. Open a new PowerPoint presentation. Go to Insert > Pictures and select your first Canva slide screenshot.
4. With the picture inserted, adjust the PowerPoint slide size to match the original Canva dimensions.
5. Repeat Steps 3-4 for each slide, inserting the screenshots in order.
6. Once all screenshots are inserted, go through each slide to modify layouts, add animations, transitions, presenter notes, etc.

This method takes more work but gives you total control over the PowerPoint file. The downside is if you later edit your Canva presentation, you’ll have to redo all the screenshots.

Method 3: Present from Canva AND PowerPoint Simultaneously

If you want the freedom to design slides in Canva but present from PowerPoint, there is a workaround. It involves running both programs at the same time and switching between them.

Here are the basics:

1. On your laptop, have your Canva presentation open in one window and a blank PowerPoint deck open in the other.
2. On the projector/TV, have PowerPoint running in “Presenter View” mode already mirrored and ready to go.
3. When you’re ready to present a Canva slide, swap your laptop screen over to PowerPoint. The projector will not change.
4. On your laptop’s PowerPoint, go to Insert > Screenshot and capture the current Canva slide.
5. With the screenshot now inserted into PowerPoint, click through to PowerPoint’s presenter view. The slide will update on the projector.
6. Give your talking points on that slide. When ready to advance, swap your laptop screen back to Canva and navigate to the next slide.
7. Repeat the screenshot/present process for each slide.

It takes some getting used to but allows you to leverage both programs equally. The projector always shows the PowerPoint presenter view, while your laptop toggles between Canva editing and PowerPoint presenting.

Key Tips for Smooth Presenting

Whichever method you choose, keep these tips in mind:

• Simplify your Canva slides – Limit animations and multi-layered elements that may translate poorly into PowerPoint. Streamline designs for better compatibility.
• Use consistent slide sizes – If slides are different dimensions, it can throw off PowerPoint. Lock one size across your Canva presentation.
• Export a PDF version too – In addition to PowerPoint, export a high-quality PDF as back-up to reference or send to attendees later.
• Practice transitions – Rehearse slide changes and flow before officially presenting. Ensure any animations or transitions translate smoothly.
• Have a back-up plan – If all else fails, have your Canva PDF ready to present from or be prepared to screenshot slides on the fly.

Present with Confidence

With this guide, you should now feel empowered to design killer presentations in Canva while still leveraging PowerPoint seamlessly for smooth delivering when it matters most.

Using both programs’ strengths, you can build visually stunning slides in Canva and present them flawlessly in PowerPoint. Your audience will be wowed by your slides without ever knowing the behind-the-scenes design work!

So next time you present, there’s no need to choose between Canva or PowerPoint. With the right workflows, these two platforms can complement each other perfectly.