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How To Download Video In Canva (Step By Step)

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Knowing how to download video from Canva correctly is important since if you get the wrong settings, you may end up with a much lower-quality video than expected. Luckily, you don’t need to be a videographer with pro-level skills to export a high-quality video using Canva.

In this guide, I’ll explain why you should choose MP4 or GIF file formats for your export. I’ll also explain what you need to do to remove the Canva watermarks on some clips you might want to use if you run into problems with those.


Lesson Summary
Step 1: Open The Video In Canva And Preview It Before Exporting
Step 2: Click Share, Then Select Download
Step 3: Set The File Type To MP4 Video And Adjust The Settings
Step 4: Select All Pages And Click Download
Step 1: Open The Video In Canva And Preview It Before Exporting
Step 2: Click Share, Then Select Download
Step 3: Set The File Type To MP4 Video And Adjust The Settings
Step 4: Select All Pages And Click Download

How To Download High-Quality Video From Canva

Step 1: Open The Video In Canva And Preview It Before Exporting 

After you’re finished compiling your scenes, preview your video before exporting. You don’t want to waste time exporting it again after finding and fixing a flaw. 

To preview your movie, click the Play button at the top right of the screen. The Play button will also show you the duration of your video. 

Step 2: Click Share, Then Select Download

To start the process of exporting your video, first click the Share button. You can find the Share button in the top right corner of the screen next to the Play button. Then, in the menu that pops down, select Download

Step 3: Set The File Type To MP4 Video And Adjust The Settings

In the File Type menu, choose MP4 Video. The GIF format is suitable for short videos that loop, so for a high-quality video, select MP4. 

The next important setting is the Quality setting. For high-quality video, there are two settings: 1080p (HD) and 4K (UHD)

Just make sure to go at least 1080p for your quality. Any lower will result in a blurry, low-quality video. If you plan to showcase your video on a big-screen TV, choose 4K under quality. 4K will give you the proper resolution to prevent your video from looking blurry. 

Note: If you are using video files recorded in 1080p, exporting them as 4K will not improve the quality of the video. It will instead upscale the media files and possibly lead to quality loss.

Step 4: Select All Pages And Click Download

After setting your File Type and Quality, make sure that All Pages are selected under Select Pages. Finally, click Download to export your video to your computer. 

MP4 vs. GIF Downloads For Canva Videos

MP4 files are best used when a high-quality video with sound is needed, as they can store audio and video data. Audio is not required when exporting to MP4, so don’t worry if your video is silent.

GIF files are best used when a looping animation or a short video clip is needed. GIFs are limited to 256 colors, so they can’t provide the same level of detail as MP4 files. They have a much smaller file size, making them better suited for social media platforms.

Free Canva users can only download up to 30 minutes of an MP4 video and only 1 minute of a GIF. Canva Pro users can download 2 hours of an MP4 video and up to 2 minutes of a GIF. 

How To Remove Watermarks From Videos In Canva

If you’re using a free version of Canva, you may notice the Canva watermark on some of the video clips. 

As a free Canva user, you don’t have the rights to use that clip as it is only available to users on the paid plan. To remove any watermarks, click the Remove Watermarks tag in the top right corner of the video clip. 

In the menu that pops down, you will find the price of the clip. You can click Purchase and input your payment details to buy the rights to use that clip only. This will remove the watermark instantly for that clip and that clip alone. 

If you want to use premium clips from Canva in your content, purchasing a Canva Pro membership is the best idea. 



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I'm a Canadian photographer and photo retoucher turned founder of bwillcreative.com. Around here I help you to decode the mystery of photo editing with no-fluff videos and written guides to help you achieve your creative goals. Outside of shooting photos and my passion for educating, you'll find me mountain biking or on the trails with my dog, Sunny!

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