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How to Embed Youtube Video in Canva

Updated on:
May 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to embed a YouTube video directly into your Canva design.

Quick summary

Canva's built-in YouTube app lets you search and embed videos directly into any design without leaving the editor. This step-by-step walkthrough shows how to add a YouTube video to a Canva design using the Apps panel in just a few clicks.


Steps

  1. Open an existing Canva design that you want to embed a YouTube video into.
  2. On the edit toolbar, click 'Apps'.
  3. In the search bar, type 'YouTube' and press ENTER.
  4. Canva's built-in YouTube app allows you to search for videos to embed directly in your design.
  5. Click 'Open' to add the YouTube app to your design workflow.
  6. Use the search bar inside the YouTube app to find your preferred video options.
  7. Browse the results and click the video you want to add to your design.
  8. Once satisfied with your video selection, click 'Share' to save your work.

📌 Why this matters

Embedding YouTube videos directly into Canva designs eliminates the need for third-party tools or manual workarounds, making it faster to create rich, multimedia presentations and social media content. Canva's native YouTube app gives designers instant access to video search and embedding within the same editor, streamlining the content creation workflow. This feature is especially valuable for marketers, educators, and content creators who need to combine video and visual design in a single, shareable asset. Knowing how to embed YouTube videos in Canva helps teams produce more engaging, professional-quality designs without switching between platforms.
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