- Build data apps with Data Connectors
DATA CONNECTORS
Seamless data import, smarter designs across Canva
Develop an app that empowers the world to visualize, organize, and scale content using data pulled real-time from your platform. Data Connectors work across multiple Canva features – build once, deploy anywhere.
Create dynamic, data-driven visualizations
Business data transformed into polished, branded charts for presentations, dashboards, reports, and more. Build an app that connects your data source to Canva and keep content up to date, no manual workflows required.
Merge data and design in Canva Sheets
External data imported into Canva Sheets for shaping insights-led storytelling. Build an app that lets individuals and teams turn complex information into compelling visuals with the help of Magic Insights and Magic Formulas(opens in a new tab or window).
Generate custom designs at scale
From structured data to hundreds of standout assets in an instant – customized, personalized, and optimized. Build an app that provides direct access to your platform’s data and let Bulk create do the rest.
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How the Data Connector intent works
Build a data app for public use or a private app that provides access to proprietary business data. Either way, setup is minimal with our Data Connector intent. Enable the intent in your app using the Canva Apps SDK, then configure the logic needed to connect, query, and fetch data.
Join top data sources powering Canva designs
Why developers choose Data Connectors
Data Connectors are built for speed, scale, and security. Unlock value across multiple Canva features without the overhead of integrating data access points from scratch.
Quick to start
Easily connect to your data source via the Canva Apps SDK.
Native user experience
Leverage Canva’s built-in import flow for a seamless, familiar UI.
Cross-feature compatibility
Usable across Charts, Sheets, Bulk create, and more to come.
Enterprise-ready
Support organization-specific connectors for internal teams and business data.
Scalable content creation
Generate personalized designs at scale while maintaining brand consistency.
All the tools you need
Customize our handy app template through the Canva Dev MCP Server.
Build an app that brings the power of data to design
Join a growing community of developers who help people do more with data on Canva. Whether you’re building for millions or just your team, setting up Data Connectors is easy.
Frequently asked questions
Data Connectors are features that bring data from other platforms into Canva, like Canva Sheets, our Upload button, and third-party, data-focused apps in our Apps Marketplace(opens in a new tab or window).
Third-party developers can easily create, test, and deploy a data-focused app that works across multiple Canva surfaces with our Data Connector intent. Build yours step by step using the Canva Apps SDK(opens in a new tab or window).
Build a public app that imports data into Canva for data-rich content creation, or create a private, organization-specific app that brings proprietary business data into Canva to power internal workflows like reporting, content automation, and designing at scale.
Building Data Connectors is free for all developers. Get your data app up and running(opens in a new tab or window) at no cost.
Third-party data apps are available with paid Canva plans including Education and Non-Profit.
SDK or ‘Software Development Kit’ refers to the provided collection of APIs and other tools (like JavaScript libraries, documentation, sample apps, UI guides) that help developers build apps on Canva.
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