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How to Use the Tailwind Canva App

Learn how to import your Canva designs directly into Tailwind drafts for easy scheduling.

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Written by Carrissa
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Tailwind’s Canva App makes it easy to design your content in Canva and send it straight to your Tailwind drafts!

Whether you're creating a quick Instagram graphic or designing Pins for Pinterest, the Canva integration helps you streamline content creation and scheduling in one place.

How to Import Your Canva Design into Tailwind

  1. Open Your Canva Design
    Go to canva.com, open the design you'd like to publish.

  2. Click “Apps” in the Left Sidebar
    On the left-hand menu of your Canva editor, click the Apps icon to open the apps menu.

  3. Search for “Tailwind”
    In the app search bar, type Tailwind to find the Tailwind Canva App.

  4. Click the Tailwind App
    From the search results, click the Tailwind logo to open the app preview.

  5. Click “Open”
    Press the purple “Open” button to launch the Tailwind Canva App.

  6. Log in to Tailwind (if prompted)
    If you're not already logged in, a Tailwind login window will appear. Enter your email and password to continue.

  7. Return to Canva and Click the “Share” Tab
    Once logged in, you’ll be taken back to Canva. Navigate to the Share tab in the Tailwind panel.

  8. Select a Profile
    Use the dropdown to choose which of your connected social accounts (e.g. Pinterest, Instagram) you want to publish to.

  9. Enter a Pin Information
    For Pins, fill out the Pin title, description, and Destination URL fields to describe your design.

  10. Select Your Boards
    Choose one or more boards from the Boards section. You can also apply saved board lists.

  11. Click “Share to Tailwind”
    Once all fields are filled out, click the purple “Share to Tailwind” button to begin exporting your design.

  12. Click “Export”
    Choose your file settings (e.g. PNG format, size, background), then click “Export”.

  13. Click “Open in Tailwind”
    After export, a confirmation banner will appear. Click “Open in Tailwind” to go directly to your Tailwind dashboard.

  14. Visit Your New Draft in Tailwind
    You’ll be taken to Tailwind, where you’ll see your design as a draft!

  15. Click “Schedule”
    Make any final edits or adjustments, then click “Schedule” in Tailwind to add your design to your content calendar.

  16. Design Scheduled
    That’s it! Your design has now been scheduled through Tailwind.

✨ Bonus Features: Create Copy or Grab Images in Canva

  1. Click the “Create” Tab
    Switch from the Share tab to the Create tab in the Tailwind app panel to generate AI-powered content or grab images.

  2. Generate Copy
    Select “Write” as your content type, choose a platform, and enter a topic or keywords. Click “Generate” to see options, then click “Add to design” to apply copy to your Canva layout.

  3. Grab Images from a URL
    Switch to “Grab images”, paste a product or web page URL, and click “Grab images” to pull photos from the page.

  4. Select and Add Images
    Choose any of the retrieved images to insert them directly into your Canva design.

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