Import Figma files

You can bring your Figma designs into Canva. The recommended option is the Figma to Canva app, which imports many elements as editable content. You can also import content manually by exporting from Figma or FigJam and uploading the files to Canva.

You can use the Figma to Canva app to convert your Figma designs into editable Canva files. This allows you to edit text, shapes, frames, and images directly in Canva without rebuilding designs from scratch.

1. Open the Figma design you want to import.
2. Open Plugins.
3. Search for Export to Canva, then select it.
4. Select Sign in with Canva and complete the prompts.
5. Select Allow on the permissions screen.

Link the Canva App (first-time setup):

1. In the plugin, select Get connection code to generate a temporary pairing code.
2. Copy the pairing code.
3. In Canva, open the Apps tab and search for Figma to Canva.
4. Paste the code into the Pairing code box, then select Connect.

1. In Figma, select Done on the connection prompt.
2. Select the frame(s) or slide(s) you want to export.
3. Select Export slides and wait for processing to finish.
4. Select Open in Canva app.
5. In Canva, select your export from Recent exports.
6. If prompted, match each Figma font to an available Canva font, then select Continue.
7. Once the import finishes, your design opens in the Canva editor.

Important: Pairing codes are valid for 24 hours. After that, they expire, and you’ll need to generate a new code from the Figma plugin.

The Figma to Canva app aims for editability over pixel-perfect fidelity. Some elements may import differently than they appear in Figma.

• Some complex elements may import as images (not editable) to preserve their appearance.
• Font matching may be required because Figma and Canva have different font libraries.

For more detailed compatibility information and the latest updates from PixelTinkers, see the Figma to Canva What to Expect page.

If you prefer not to use the Figma to Canva app, you can export content from Figma or FigJam and upload the file to Canva.

Import Figma design files by exporting assets

For Figma design files, export individual frames or assets as PNG or SVG files, then upload them to Canva. See Uploading media from your device.

Import FigJam files via PDF

To import FigJam content into Canva, export your FigJam file as a PDF, then upload the PDF to Canva.

• Drag and drop your PDF to the homepage.
• Or on the homepage banner, select
  Upload. From here, you can drag and drop your file or select Upload files or Upload folder.
• Select Projects, then select
  Projects, and go to your Uploads folder. Drag your file to the page to upload it.

Once done, select the imported PDF to open it in the Canva editor.

• Go to
  Upload.
• Select Upload files, or drag and drop your PDF file.

• Select
  Upload.
• Choose the file from your device.

The uploaded PDF will open in the editor where you can revise and download it as another file type.

For more information on what to expect when uploading PDFs, see Import and edit PDFs in Canva.

The Export to Canva plugin may be restricted or disabled by your organization (for example, your company’s IT/admin controls which plugins can be used).

Make sure the Export to Canva plugin has been enabled by your company's IT admin.

Need more help? The Figma to Canva app is a third-party app developed by PixelTinkers. For app-specific support, visit PixelTinkers support.

Apps may be restricted by your organization’s admin settings (for example, third-party apps may be disabled for your team).

Make sure your company admin has enabled apps in their Admin settings.

Need more help? The Figma to Canva app is a third-party app developed by PixelTinkers. For app-specific support, visit PixelTinkers support.

The pairing codes may have expired (codes are valid for 24 hours) or it may have been entered incorrectly.

Run the Export to Canva plugin in Figma again to generate a new pairing code, then enter the new code in the Figma to Canva app in Canva.

Not all Figma fonts are available in Canva, and font matching isn’t automatic. Some typography settings may also not carry over.

When prompted during import, choose the closest available Canva font replacements. After import, adjust text formatting in Canva as needed.