PowerPoint presentations have come a long way, but many of the built-in templates still look outdated. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use Canva to create modern, professional, and engaging slides that stand out whether you’re presenting at a meeting, teaching a class, or hosting a webinar. Jump in, and we’ll show you how to use Design PowerPoint slides in Canva.
We’ll walk you through:
Step 1: Choose Your Canva Template
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Go to Templates → Search “Presentation”
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Decide between traditional 4:3 or widescreen 16:9
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Explore Canva’s categories to find the style that best fits your project
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Each template comes with multiple slide layouts (often 25+) for flexibility
Step 2: Customize Your Presentation
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Swap colors and fonts to match your brand
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Drag and drop your own photos into pre-designed frames
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Add charts, icons, and Canva elements for a professional look
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Use Canva’s animations to make slides more engaging
Step 3: Export and Present
You have several options for using your slides:
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Download as PDF – Open in a PDF reader and present full screen (F11)
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Present in Canva – Choose transition styles like fade, tile, or circle
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Download as PowerPoint (.pptx) – Canva now lets you export directly (some colors may need tweaking)
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Export as PNG Images – Import into PowerPoint as a Photo Album and add transitions for a polished slideshow
CANVA FOR CHURCHES 101
In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to use Canva to create clean, compelling graphics for every area of ministry. From sermon slides to social media, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to communicate visually with clarity and excellence.
Pro Tip: Use Canva Beyond PowerPoints
Because Canva presentations export as PDFs or images, you can use them for:
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Client proposals
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Marketing materials
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Webinar slide decks
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In-person or online presentations
Final Thoughts
Canva makes it easy to design professional, branded presentations without relying on outdated PowerPoint templates. Whether you’re creating a proposal, running a webinar, or pitching a new idea, these hacks will save you time and make your slides stand out.
LaSHONDA BROWN
LaShonda Brown is an award-winning Tech Educator & Canva Verified Expert based in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of VA. Through her YouTube channel & tech education company, Bootstrap Biz Advice, LaShonda teaches service providers worldwide through tutorials, workshops & group coaching, how to do less manually and live more fulfilling lives by leveraging technology.
LaShonda heavily advocates for sustainable, healthy rhythms in business and is most well known for her 20-Hour Work Week practices that’s built on the foundation of deep focus work and a mindful morning routine.
