Print designs using personal printer
You can print your design in a few different ways with your own printer.
Print a design
Print using your keyboard shortcut.
- Open your design.
- Press ⌘ Cmd + P (Mac) or Ctrl + P (Windows).
- If this is your first time, a prompt appears. Select Use my printer to print on your own printer, or Print with Canva to order professional prints.
- Select Continue
- Your computer’s print window opens. Choose your printer and adjust settings such as pages, copies, and color.
- Select Print.
Print a design through the Share menu
- Open your design.
- Select Share.
- Select See all.
- Select Use my printer.
- Customize your print settings, then select Print.
Print a design through the File menu
You might not see this option yet. It's still rolling out to all accounts.
- Go to File.
- Select Print, then Use my printer.
- Customize your print settings, then select Print.
Choose a default print option
The first time you use the keyboard shortcut, you’ll see a prompt asking how you’d like to print.
- Use my printer: Send your design to your connected home or office printer.
- Print with Canva: Opens Canva's professional print service. You can order high-quality printed products delivered to you.
You can set either option as your default for future prints.
Print using a PDF download
If you prefer, you can download your design as a PDF Print (Canva's high-quality print-ready format) and print it using your computer or device's print options.
Review printing tips and limitations
- For best results, print one design type (with the same dimensions) at a time. For documents, make sure to set your page size in the File menu before printing.
- Not all home printers support features like full bleeds or crop marks. Check your printer model to see what it can handle.
- When designing for print, we suggest using CMYK colors to help ensure your design is printer-friendly.
- Mobile app printing requires a printer that’s set up on your mobile device (for example, connected to the same printer network or connected via Bluetooth, depending on your printer).
- Blended designs (designs with different page types, like docs and presentations combined) may not scale correctly when printed from the desktop app. For best results, print these designs from a web browser or download as a PDF.
Troubleshooting print issues
Nothing prints
What can cause this
Printer may be off, disconnected, or not set up correctly.
What to do
- Check that your printer is turned on.
- Confirm your printer is connected to your computer.
- Try printing a test page from another program.
- Return to Canva and print again.
The design prints sideways or upside down
What can cause this
Page orientation doesn’t match the design layout
What to do
- Open your computer’s print window.
- Change the page orientation setting.
- Print again.
Can’t print from a mobile browser
What can cause this
Printing is not supported on mobile web
What to do
What's the difference between Use my printer and Print with Canva?
Use my printer sends your design directly to your home or office printer. You handle the printing yourself. Print with Canva is a professional print service where Canva prints and ships high-quality products to your address.
Can I print from the Canva mobile app?
Yes. You can use Use my printer in the Canva mobile app on Android and iOS. Your printer must be set up on your mobile device (for example, on the same network or connected via Bluetooth, depending on your printer).
Can I print from mobile web?
No. Use my printer isn’t supported on mobile web browsers. To print from a mobile device, use the Canva mobile app or download your design as a PDF and print from your device.
How does Canva prepare my design for printing?
Canva automatically prepares your design for printing. You don't need to choose a file type. For best results, make sure your design uses clear, sharp images.
Getting professional-quality prints
Get professional prints delivered to your door. Place a Canva Print order to print your design with premium materials and finishes.
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