How to Use Canva Designs in Hootsuite Posts
- George Apostolov
How to Use Canva Designs in Hootsuite Posts: step-by-step guide
Inside Hootsuite's Composer panel, head over to the Your Post section and click the 'Design With Canva' button right below the caption input field.
Select the size of the Canva design you prefer to use.
After that, go to the 'Design' tab.
Browse the available options under the Templates section or search for a specific design. Subsequently, pick your preferred Canva design.
Check and review the selected graphics. Make some adjustments if you wish to customize it further.
Once done, tap 'Add to Post'.
After completing these steps, the selected Canva design will be added to your Hootsuite post.
Quick answer: To use Canva designs in Hootsuite posts, open Hootsuite's Composer, click 'Design With Canva', and choose a design size. Next, open the 'Design' tab, select or search for a template, customize the graphics, and click 'Add to Post' to include the design in your post.
About this Canva tutorial
Add Canva designs directly to your social media posts in Hootsuite by selecting templates, customizing graphics, and adding them to the Composer. This guide shows how to use Canva Designs in Hootsuite Posts in 7 steps, starting with "Inside Hootsuite's Composer panel, head over to the Your Post section and click the 'De..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected Canva design will be added to your Hootsuite...". 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 use Canva Designs in Hootsuite Posts?
7 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 Use Canva for Sublimation, How to Use Canva Website Templates in Wordpress and How to Use Frames in Canva. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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