How to Create Graphics in Canva for Hootsuite

Quick summary

Hootsuite's Canva integration lets social media managers design graphics and add them to posts without leaving the platform. Using the Design With Canva button inside the Composer panel, you can create, customize, and publish visual content in a single workflow.

Steps

1. In Hootsuite's Composer panel, go to the Your Post section and click the Design With Canva button below the caption field.
2. Select the graphic size that matches your target social media format.
3. Navigate to the main Canva workspace and tap the canvas to begin editing your design.
4. Click Elements to browse and add creative assets — choose from graphics, photos, shapes, or charts and drag them onto the canvas.
5. Use the bounding box around any added asset to resize or reposition it on the canvas.
6. Click Upload to import your own media files and add the image directly to the canvas.
7. Explore additional customization options by clicking Design, Text, Tools, Project, or Apps in the sidebar menu.
8. Review your finished graphic, then click the Add to Post button in the top-right corner.
9. The completed Canva graphic will be automatically attached to your Hootsuite post, ready to schedule or publish.