Editing PDFs in Canva

PDF Editing in Canva

Canva can be used to reorganize and delete PDF pages. Depending on the PDF, it may also be used to edit text or designs on the PDF. To edit a PDF in Canva, please follow these directions:

1. Open Canva. For directions on how to log into Canva, please click this link: https://support.sau19.org/help/en-us/26-canva-for-education/21-canva-schoology-integration.
2. Click on 'Upload' on the right-hand side.
3. Drag your PDF into the 'Drop file to upload' box.
4. When you see the prompt saying your file is being upload, click 'View' OR you can click on the file under 'Recent designs'.
5. To edit the PDF...
Delete Pages:
To delete pages, click on the delete icon (trash can). 
Reorganize Pages:
To reorganize pages, click on the 'Move up' or 'Move down' arrows until the pages are in the desired order. 
   
Edit Text or Images:
Depending on the file you uploaded, you may be able to edit text. Simply click on the text box of the text you want to edit, and change the text. You may also be able to click on images and delete them or add new images.
***Please note: Sometimes the layout of the PDF may be slightly distorted after uploading. This is due to the original setup of the PDF. Please carefully check to make sure everything is in its right place and layout prior to printing.
6. Once you are done editing, click 'Share' in the upper right-hand corner and then click 'Download' from the drop-down menu.
7. If the 'File type' is not 'PDF Standard', then click the drop-down next to 'PNG' or the file type that is displayed.
8. Select 'PDF Standard'. PDF Standard is best for electronic display, emailing, and Schoology. It also keeps accessibility features intact.
9. Click 'Download'.
Your new PDF will now be downloaded onto your device.