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How to import a Canva presentation into Google Slides

If you want to import a Canva presentation or design into Google Slides , here's how to do it. This guide will help you walk through the whole process of importing and editing Canva presentations on Google Slides. Although there is no direct option, you can follow an indirect option to get the job done.

Canva is a great tool, with multiple options for Instagram posts, Facebook cover, YouTube thumbnails, and more. However, if you want to create unique layouts for your project, you can also use Canva. Even if you have a free account, you can enjoy the benefits of Canva.

Suppose you have created a presentation on Canva and now you want to edit it in Google Slides which is another free slideshow maker app. For your information, there is no direct option to do so.

However, Canva allows users to download the presentation in PPTX format, which is compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint. The best thing is that you can upload it to Google Slides and modify the presentation accordingly. Alternatively, you can connect your Google Drive account and import the file directly into Google Drive. Then you need to open it in Google Slides. This article explains how you can configure these elements correctly.

How to import Canva to Google Slides by downloading PPTX

To import Canva into Google Slides, follow these steps:

  1. Open Canva and create the presentation.
  2. Click the three dots icon.
  3. Select the Microsoft Powerpoint optional.
  4. Open drive.google.com.
  5. Click New>File Upload .
  6. Select the PPTX file.
  7. Double-click it to open the presentation.
  8. Click File>Save as Google Slides .

To learn more about these steps, keep reading.

To get started, you need to open the Canva website and finish creating your presentation. If you want to download an existing presentation, open it accordingly. Next, click on the three dots icon visible in the upper right corner and select the Microsoft Powerpoint optional.

After that, download the file to your computer and open the Google Drive website. Then click on the New button, select File Upload and choose the presentation.

Once downloaded, double click on it to open the file. Then click on the File menu and select the Save as Google Slides optional.

How to import a Canva presentation into Google Slides

Once you do this, your file will be saved in the same location where you downloaded the PPTX file earlier.

However, if you want to import the file directly to Google Drive, you need to follow a different guide.

How to import a Canva presentation into Google Drive

To import a Canva presentation into Google Drive, follow these steps:

  1. Open a presentation in Canva.
  2. Click the three dots icon.
  3. Select the Google Drive optional.
  4. Click the Connect Google Drive button.
  5. Sign in to your Google account.
  6. Select a location where you want to save the file.
  7. Click the Choose button and select the PPTX optional.
  8. Click the save button.

Let's see these steps in detail.

First, you need to open a presentation in Canva that you want to save to Google Drive. Next, click on the three dots icon visible in the upper right corner and select the Google Drive optional.

How to import a Canva presentation into Google Slides

If you can't find this option, click on the See all button to expand the list. Then you have to click on the Connect Google Drive option and sign in to your Google account. For your information, you need to authorize Canva to access certain elements of your Google account. You can let it access by clicking on the Allow button.

Once done, you need to select a location where you want to save the presentation file on your Google Drive storage. Then click on the Choose button.

How to import a Canva presentation into Google Slides

After that, click on the save to save the file to the selected location.

Finally, you need to open Google Drive and double click on the file to preview. If you want to convert it to Google Slides, you need to click on the File menu and select the Save as Google Slides optional.

Otherwise, you cannot edit the presentation in Google Slides.

How to convert Canva presentations to Google Slides?

To convert Canva presentations to Google Slides, you have two options in your hands, and both are mentioned above. Either you can download the PPTX from Canva by selecting the Microsoft Powerpoint option or you can import it to Google Drive by selecting the corresponding option. Either way, you need to open the presentation and select File>Save as Google Slides option. If you don't, you can't edit the Canva presentation in Google Slides.