Canva is an online design platform that enables users to create, edit, and share visual content for academic, administrative, and business purposes. Its web-based tools support the creation of presentations, marketing materials, websites, social media content, videos, and other digital and print communications.
Canva combines customizable templates, design tools, and AI-powered features to help users create professional-looking content without advanced design experience.
Key Uses
- Create presentations, posters, flyers, and other communications materials
- Design social media graphics and marketing content
- Edit photos and videos
- Build websites and digital content
- Create printed materials, including business cards, invitations, and promotional items
- Collaborate with team members on shared designs
Features
- Professionally designed templates for a wide range of content types
- Photo and video editing tools
- Brand management and design consistency tools
- AI-powered features for content creation and image editing
- Cloud-based collaboration and sharing capabilities
How To Get A Copy
SAS and Hajim Faculty and Staff, contact the UR Tech Store for access.
SAS and Hajim Students, follow the below steps to access Canva Teams for Students.
- Access Canva here.
- Click “Sign up with your work email”
- Enter your University of Rochester email.
- Click “Log in with SSO”
- This will take you to the UR Active Directory sign-in page.
- Log in with your UR Active Directory credentials.
All other Departmental requests, please contact the UR Tech Store.
- Canva is not approved for use with any patient data
Cost
- $0 – SAS and Hajim faculty, staff, and students
- All other faculty and staff contact the UR Tech Store.
Payment may be made by Web Requisition, 312 requisition, or emailing FAO (university account number).
System Requirements
Visit Canva for details.
More Information
Visit Canva for online training.
Resource for transferring content between accounts.