How to Import Illustrator Files in Canva

Author: Iqbal | Guide: Canva |

Illustrator Files or Illustrator Artwork files are vector-based files that contain graphics on a single page. The content of Illustrator files is very useful and helpful in many areas. this is currently only available on canva.com via your desktop browser.

To import Illustrator Files in Canva is not a very tough job but you have to be very careful with the steps that you are going to follow. Meanwhile, you should also know how to add infographics in Canva.

Import Vectors from Illustrator to Canva

Import Illustrator Files in Canva in 7 Easy Steps

Step-1 Search for canva.com in your browser: We have already informed you earlier. This feature is currently only available in the desktop version of the Canva. You cannot use it in the mobile version of the App.

So, first of all, type 'Canva.com' in your browser and click on enter.

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Step-2 Click on the 'Create a design' button: On the top corner of the homepage, click the Create a design button. This button on the top left corner is purple.

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Step-3 Select Import file: After clicking on the 'Create a design' tab in the previous step, you will see several options. From those options, select 'Import File'.

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Step-4 Select your Illustrator file: Now you can choose the illustrator file from your desktop to open in Canva. It is a very easy step. Keep your file ready on the desktop to save time.

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Step-5 Click on 'Your Projects': On the side menu of the homepage, click the 'Your projects' tab. It will be under the home tab. You simply have to click on the tab.

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Step-6 You will see your file getting uploaded to Canva: You can see your file getting imported into your 'uploads' folder.

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Step-7 Finally, select your Illustrator file to start working on it: After performing the above steps, click on the imported Illustrator design. It will open in the Canva editor.

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What are Illustrator Files and what is the use of Illustrator Files?

Illustrator Files or Illustrator Artwork files are based on vectors. These files contain graphics on a single page. With the help of Illustrator files, we can do many complex works very easily.

For instance, designers can scale their graphics, drawings, and images infinitely with no impact on resolution.

How Can We Add Comments To a Design in Canva?

To add comments to a design in Canva is not a very easy job. But with the right steps, we can do it in a very simple manner. It is very easy to understand and implement.

Comments explain the purpose of the design. They are helpful when someone else is analyzing your design.

What is the Resolution of an Image?

Resolution means that we can display how many pixels are per inch of an image. Also, higher resolutions mean that there are more pixels per inch (PPI).

It results in more pixel information and creates a high-quality and sharp image. Illustrator files have these sharp and crisp images.

They do not compromise the quality of the image. Because they take up less size.

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