5 Game-Changing Canva Apps You Should Be Using

Canva’s great out of the box ➔ but once you start tapping into its built-in apps, everything gets faster, smoother, and way more fun to design.

Here are 5 Canva apps I use to make my workflow easier and my designs feel more professional (without extra effort):

1. Calendar Maker

Need to design a calendar quickly? This app does all the formatting for you.

➔ Choose your month and year
➔ Apply your brand colors and fonts
➔ Perfect for planners, promos, and content calendars

No more manually placing numbers ➔ it’s all done for you.


2. Wave Generator

Add smooth, flowing shapes to your layouts in seconds.

➔ Break up hard edges
➔ Add organic movement
➔ Make your background feel less boxy

It’s the easiest way to add elegance without drawing curves by hand.


3. Frame Maker

Give your images structure, depth, and polish.

➔ Drop photos into clean, styled frames
➔ Use for product mockups, portfolios, or social graphics
➔ Instantly elevates the look of any design

Use this when you want your visuals to stand out with minimal editing.


4. Ikonik

Icons can make or break your layout ➔ this app gives you access to a huge library of sleek, matching icons.

➔ Find the perfect symbol in seconds
➔ Keep your branding consistent
➔ No resizing or guessing required

Perfect for infographics, buttons, and simple visuals that pop.


5. Mockups

Show off your design in a real-world scene ➔ no Photoshop required.

➔ Insert your work into laptops, packaging, apparel, and more
➔ Great for client previews or product showcases
➔ Adds instant professionalism to anything you present

If you’re selling anything digital or visual ➔ you need this app.


Save Time. Look Pro. Design Smarter.

These apps aren’t just nice to have ➔ they’re workflow upgrades.
Try them out next time you’re inside Canva.

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