How to Use Canva for Sublimation
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
Click on 'Create a design'.
Select 'Custom size'.
Enter the dimensions based on your sublimation paper size and click 'Create new design'.
Go to the edit toolbar, click 'Text' and choose 'Add a heading'.
To choose fonts click on the drop down arrow.
Choose your preferred font.
Adjust the position and size of your text.
You may also go to the 'Elements' menu and search for a sticker that matches your text.
Click your preferred graphic and add it to your Canva.
Adjust the position and size of your graphic.
Go to the 'Elements' menu and enter 'Background' in the search bar.
Add a background to your sublimation.
Click on the graphic and select the ellipsis icon for more options.
Choose 'Layer' and select 'Bring to front'.
Click 'Share' to download your sublimation design.
Select 'PDF Print'.
Under the 'Colour profile' choose the 'CYMK', sublimation printing works best with CMYK colour mode.
Click 'Download'.
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