How to Use Canva Designs in Hootsuite Posts

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to add Canva designs directly to your Hootsuite posts.

Quick summary

The Canva integration in Hootsuite lets you design and attach visuals directly inside the Composer panel without leaving the platform. In just a few clicks, you can browse Canva templates, customize your graphic, and add it to a scheduled post.

Steps

In Hootsuite's Composer panel, go to the Your Post section and click the 'Design With Canva' button below the caption input field.
Select your preferred Canva design size from the available options.
Navigate to the 'Design' tab within the Canva editor.
Browse the Templates section or search for a specific design, then pick your preferred Canva template.
Review the selected graphic and make any customizations or adjustments as needed.
Click 'Add to Post' to attach the design to your Hootsuite post.
The selected Canva design will now appear in your Hootsuite post, ready to schedule or publish.

📌 Why this matters

The Canva and Hootsuite integration eliminates the need to switch between tools when creating visual social media content. Social media managers can design on-brand graphics using Canva's template library and attach them directly to scheduled posts inside Hootsuite's Composer. This seamless workflow reduces production time, ensures visual consistency across channels, and helps teams publish professional-quality content faster. For anyone managing multiple social accounts, combining Canva's design capabilities with Hootsuite's scheduling power is a significant efficiency gain.

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