Check file upload formats and requirements for Canva
Find out which files you can upload to Canva, how big they can be, and what to do if an upload doesn’t work.
If you’re a Canva Contributor looking for asset upload requirements, see Contributor submission requirements.
Images
Format | Size limit | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|
JPEG, JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF | Under 50 MB | Up to 250 million pixels (width × height) |
WebP | Under 50 MB | Static images only |
SVG | Under 3 MB | 150–200 px wide, saved as SVG 1.1 |
Prepare your SVG files before upload
- Expand all strokes, paths, and text boxes (For example, select your artwork > Object > Expand)
- Group shapes with the same color together
- Avoid using textures and gradients
- Fit the artwork within the artboard (For example, select Object > Artboards > Fit to Selected Art)
- Remove unnecessary layers, stray anchor points, and invisible objects
- If you’re using Adobe Illustrator to create your SVG file, change the CSS Properties to Presentation Attributes before saving
Fonts
Uploading fonts is available on Canva Pro, Teams, Business, Education, and Nonprofits.
Format | Limit | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
OTF, TTF, WOFF | 500 fonts per Brand Kit | Your font’s licence must allow embedding. If it doesn’t, the upload may fail. |
A supported font still won't upload
What can cause this
A font can be in a supported format (OTF, TTF or WOFF) and still be rejected. This happens when the font’s licence doesn’t allow embedding, or when the file is still zipped and Canva can’t read the font inside it.
What to do
- Check the licence. Embedding-restricted fonts are rejected even if the format is supported.
- If the font file is a ZIP file, unzip it first, then upload the OTF, TTF, or WOFF files.
- Contact the font provider if you’re unsure.
See Upload fonts for the full steps.
Documents and design files
Format | File extension | Size limit | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
300 MB, 500 pages | Pages import as images in an A4 design, not as editable text | ||
Word | .doc, .docx, .dotx | 100 MB (.doc), 300 MB (.docx, .dotx) | Comments on .docx files are imported |
PowerPoint | .ppt, .pptx, .potx, .ppsm | 100 MB (.ppt), 300 MB (others) | 3D objects, WordArt, and pattern fills may not import |
Excel | .xlsx, .xls | 100 MB | Up to 500 rows and 52 columns |
CSV | .csv | 100 MB | |
Markdown | .md | 5 MB | Imports into Canva Docs only. You can’t download it as Markdown after importing. |
TXT | .txt | 5 MB | Opens as a Doc, or as a Sheet if it’s comma-separated. Canva chooses automatically. |
Adobe Photoshop | .psd | 300 MB | Up to 300 image layers |
Adobe Illustrator | .ai | 300 MB | Must be saved as “PDF compatible”. Some layers may be flattened. |
Affinity | .af, .afdesign, .afphoto, .afpub | Uploads as the original with full preview. You can convert from preview. |
Videos
Format | Maximum size | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
MOV, MP4, MPEG, MKV, WEBM, GIF | 1 GB | Canva stores uploaded 4K videos at 1080p, even if you export in 4K |
My video won't upload
What can cause this
Canva can’t read certain video formats, and it doesn’t keep a transparent background in video uploads.
What to do
- Your video is Apple Intermediate, ProRes 4444, HDV 720p60, G2M3 or G2M4: Convert it to MP4. ProRes 422 is supported.
- Your video has a transparent background: Upload a short version as a GIF.
Audio
Format | Maximum size |
|---|---|
AAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV, WEBM | 250 MB |
Unsupported file types and alternatives
File type | Alternative |
|---|---|
Camera RAW (for example .cr3) | Export as JPEG or PNG |
3D files (for example .obj) | Export a still image as PNG |
ZIP | Upload the files inside the ZIP individually |
HWP, EPD, TIF/TIFF | Export or save as PDF, PNG, or JPEG |
How much can I store?
Plan | Upload storage |
|---|---|
Canva Free | 5 GB |
Canva Pro | 100 GB |
Canva Business | 500 GB |
Canva Enterprise | 1 TB |
If your upload doesn’t work
You may see any of the error messages below:
The file is rejected as unsupported
Compare its format with the tables above.
“File too large”
Compare the size and pixel count with the tables above. Compress or resize the file.
Upload stalls or fails
Check your connection, then refresh the page or try another browser.
You’ve run out of space
Delete old uploads. Free accounts have 5 GB. Learn how to manage your uploads.
A supported file still fails
Open the file on your device to check it isn’t damaged, then re-save or re-export it and try again.
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