Download file names for Canva designs

When you download a design from Canva, the file will usually have the same name as your design.

• For example, if your design is called “My Design” and you download it as a JPG, the file will be named “My Design.jpg.”
• If you download the same design again, your device by default adds a number to the name, like “My Design(1).jpg.”

This works fine for most people, but if you download lots of files, the names can get confusing.

• On the Canva Desktop App, you'll see a "Save As" prompt each time you download. This lets you rename your file and choose a save location, making it easier to organise your downloads.
• On the Canva Web App, your browser may save files automatically. If you'd prefer to choose a name or location each time, check your browser's settings to enable prompts.

Google Chrome Browser

To enable the Save As dialog in Chrome:

1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
2. Go to Settings.
3. In the left-hand menu, select Downloads.

Toggle on Ask where to save each file before downloading.

Safari

To enable the Save As dialog in Safari:

1. Open Safari and click Safari in the top-left menu bar.
2. Select Preferences or Settings from the dropdown.
3. Go to the General tab.
4. In the File download location dropdown, select Ask for each download.

Microsoft Edge

To enable the Save As dialog in Microsoft Edge:

1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
2. Go to Settings.
3. In the left-hand menu, select Downloads.
4. Toggle on Ask me what to do with each download.

When the Save As dialog appears, you're able to rename the file:

You can also choose a new folder or location:

If you want to replace an existing file with the same name:

When downloading multiple pages as separate images, Canva automatically creates a ZIP file:

• The ZIP file is named after your design.
• The files inside are named based on their page number or title.

For example, if you download pages “1,” “2,” and “3 - FB Format” from a design named “My Design,” the ZIP file will be named “My Design.zip.” Inside, you’ll find:

• “1.jpg”
• “2.jpg”
• “FB Format.jpg”

Currently, you can rename the ZIP file before saving, but it’s not possible to rename the files inside the ZIP during the download process.

Desktop App: The desktop app always prompts for Save As when downloading, allowing you to rename files and select save locations.

iOS and Android:

• Files downloaded to the photo library will use default names.
• Files saved to a file storage location allow you to rename them before saving.