Canva isn’t just for dragging and dropping text onto templates ➔ it’s a design playground when you know where to look.
These 7 apps are built right into Canva and will instantly boost your creativity, add polish to your visuals, and save you serious time.
Let’s get into it:
Cropping doesn’t have to be square.
➔ Use irregular shapes to cut your images
➔ Add organic edges and unique compositions
➔ Great for bold, scroll-stopping visuals
Perfect for anyone tired of traditional image blocks.
No need to leave Canva to find beautiful stock photos.
➔ Search for free, high-quality images right inside the editor
➔ Instantly drop them into your layout
➔ No downloading or uploading needed
A must-use for blog headers, social posts, or client work.
Create custom patterns in seconds ➔ no design background required.
➔ Build repeatable backgrounds, overlays, or textures
➔ Add visual rhythm to any layout
➔ Fully customizable to your brand
Use it to break up space and make your design more dynamic.
Add smooth, animated transitions that feel custom-made.
➔ Morph shapes, text, and colors fluidly
➔ Perfect for reels, stories, or animated carousels
➔ Adds a professional motion design feel with no timeline editing
It’s subtle. It’s smooth. It looks like magic.
Yes ➔ you can embed a live map directly into your design.
➔ Interactive and functional
➔ Great for invitations, business flyers, or local guides
➔ No need for screenshots or extra tools
Now your visuals can point people exactly where they need to go.
Give your designs a throwback vibe with a static, glitchy filter.
➔ Adds edge and character to visuals
➔ Perfect for nostalgic aesthetics or bold video designs
➔ Works great in music promos, mood boards, and social edits
Instant 2000s energy ➔ in the best way possible.
Flat backgrounds are fine ➔ but grainy textures feel intentional.
➔ Add subtle depth to minimal layouts
➔ Soften solid colors and make designs feel more human
➔ Works beautifully with muted tones or clean compositions
It’s a quiet detail that makes a big visual difference.
These Canva apps aren’t just fun ➔ they’re powerful tools for modern design.
Whether you’re making carousels, pitch decks, or social posts, each one of these apps adds function and flair to your workflow.
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