How to Convert Canva to Google Slides – Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking to convert your Canva presentation to Google Slides, you're in the right place.

In this tutorial, we'll walk you through all the necessary steps to make the conversion. Keep reading below.

If you’ve created a presentation in Canva and want to move it over to Google Slides, it’s actually pretty easy! Here’s how you can do it:

Option 1: Download as a PowerPoint file and open in Google Slides

1. Open your presentation in Canva.

2. Click the Share button in the top right, then choose More.

3. Search for and select Google Drive from the options.

4. If it’s your first time, Canva will ask you to connect your Google Drive. Just follow the prompts to give it access.

5. Choose PPTX as the file type, and hit Save. This will upload the presentation to your Google Drive as a PowerPoint file.

6. Now, open Google Drive, find the PPTX file, right-click on it, and select Open with > Google Slides.

7. Finally, in Google Slides, go to File > Save as Google Slides to make it fully editable.

Option 2: Import slides as images (optional)
If you prefer, you can also download each slide as an image (PNG or JPEG) from Canva, then create a blank Google Slides deck and insert those images one by one.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Convert Canva to Google Slides

Step 1

Go to your Canva dashboard, find your project.

Step 2

After opening the presentation, click on the Share button on the right corner.

Step 3

From the share options, choose More Options at the bottom .

Step 4

After clicking on more option, Go to search bar and search for Google Drive.

Step 5

After linking your Google Drive account, a dropdown menu will appear with several options like shown below in the screenshot. Select the Photos option.

Step 6

Then choose PPTX as the file type.

Step 7

Finally, click the Save button. Finally, the design has been successfully converted to Google Slides.

Pro-tips for convert Canva to Google slides

1. Download as PPTX: Download your Canva presentation as a PowerPoint (PPTX) file and upload it to Google Slides.

2. Use Images for full control: Download individual slides from Canva as PNG/JPEG images and import them into Google Slides to maintain layout control.

3. Check formatting: After converting, review the slides for any formatting discrepancies and adjust fonts, text, or images as needed.

Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

• Text alignment and layout may shift after importing into Google Slides; review and adjust the layout to maintain design integrity.

• Canva-exclusive animations or elements may not work in Google Slides, so stick to features that are compatible.

• Large Canva designs might exceed Google Slides upload limits; compress images and simplify the design beforehand.

Common FAQs about converting Canva to Google Slides

1. Can I directly import Canva designs into Google Slides?
   Canva does not offer a direct integration with Google Slides. To get your design into Google Slides, you can export it as a PowerPoint file (PPTX) and then upload it to Google Slides. This method helps you maintain most of your formatting when moving the design across platforms.

2. Will my Canva animations work in Google Slides?
   No, animations created in Canva are not supported in Google Slides.

3. What file format should I use to convert Canva designs to Google Slides?
   Export your Canva design as a .pptx file for the best results

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