How to Make an Infographic on Canva

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May 8, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to design and export a custom infographic in Canva.

Quick summary

Canva's infographic maker lets you drag and drop elements, customize text and shapes, and share your finished design in just a few clicks. This step-by-step walkthrough covers everything from choosing a template to applying finishing touches and exporting your infographic.

Steps

After choosing your template, go to the Elements tab and drag the elements you want onto your canvas.
Click on the text boxes to edit and customize the text to match your content.
Customize shapes, icons, and illustrations by resizing, recoloring, or rotating them as needed.
Arrange the elements on your canvas in a logical and visually appealing layout.
Add finishing touches like borders, shadows, or filters to enhance the overall look of your infographic.
Preview your infographic, make any final adjustments, then click Share to save and export it.

📌 Why this matters

Canva is the go-to infographic design tool for marketers, educators, and content creators who need professional visuals without design expertise. Its drag-and-drop editor, pre-built templates, and rich element library make it possible to create polished, shareable infographics in minutes. The ability to customize text, shapes, icons, and apply filters means every infographic can be fully on-brand. For teams that rely on visual storytelling to communicate data and ideas, Canva's infographic feature removes the barrier between concept and publication.

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