How to Create Graphics in Canva for Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Create Graphics in Canva for Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
Inside Hootsuite's Composer panel, go to the Your Post section and click the 'Design With Canva' button under the caption field.
Select the specific size of the graphics you wish to create.
Following that, navigate to the main workspace and tap the canvas to start editing.
Tap the 'Elements' option if you wish to add some creative assets to your design. Simply choose your preferred graphics, photos, shapes, or charts, and then drag them to the canvas for further customization.
Subsequently, use the bounding box around the newly added asset to resize or move it based on your preference.
On the one hand, you may also insert some imported media files. To do that, simply click 'Upload' and then add the image to the canvas.
Explore other available options that can potentially help you create graphics. Just click 'Design', 'Text', 'Tools', 'Project', or 'Apps' to further customize the graphics.
Once done, review your output and the tap then 'Add to Post' button at the top-right corner.
After completing these steps, the Canva graphics will be created and added to your Hootsuite post.
Quick answer: To create graphics in Hootsuite using Canva, navigate to the Composer panel, select your graphic size in Canva, and edit the canvas using elements, uploaded media, text, and other tools. Finally, review your design and click Add to Post to attach the graphics directly to your Hootsuite post.
About this Canva tutorial
Design custom Canva graphics directly inside Hootsuite by selecting sizes, adding creative elements and media, and adding them to your posts. This guide shows how to create Graphics in Canva for Hootsuite in 9 steps, starting with "Inside Hootsuite's Composer panel, go to the Your Post section and click the 'Design Wi..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the Canva graphics will be created and added to your Hoot...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Canva interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create Graphics in Canva for Hootsuite?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Canva data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Canva and Hootsuite. Related guides: How to Create QR Code in Canva, How to Create a Watermark in Canva and How to Crop in Canva. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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