How to Time Animations in Canva

George Apostolov
Updated 05 Oct 2026
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How to Time Animations in Canva: step-by-step guide

Open an existing project where you want to add animations.
Click the page that you want to add an animation to.
Select 'Animate'.
Choose your preferred animation.
After selecting an animation, you can adjust the timing of the animation by clicking the page.
Look for the 'Timing' option, which might appear as a clock icon or under the animation settings panel.
Use the slider or input fields to set the duration of the animation.
By following these steps, you can effectively control and time animations in Canva.

Quick answer: To time animations in Canva, open an existing project, click the target page, select 'Animate', and choose an animation. Next, click the page again, find the 'Timing' option as a clock icon or in the settings panel, and use the slider or input fields to set the duration.

About this Canva tutorial

Control and adjust animation durations in Canva easily by selecting your page, choosing an animation, and setting the timing with the slider. This guide shows how to time Animations in Canva in 8 steps, starting with "Open an existing project where you want to add animations" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can effectively control and time animations in Canva". 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.