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Adding or Uploading Media to Your Design

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When to Use This Page?
If you want to add personal photos, videos, or audio to your Canva design, or if you're using media from the Canva library, this guide explains how to upload and use them effectively.

Overview
You can include your own photos, videos, or audio clips in your designs. Whether it's for a personal project or something more professional, adding your own media can make your design uniquely yours.

Steps for Adding or Uploading Your Media:
  1. **Uploading from Your Device**:
- Go to the Uploads section in Canva.
- Click on the "Upload media" button.
- Select the files from your computer that you want to add.
- Drag and drop them onto your design.

  1. **If the 'Upload media' Button Doesn't Work**:
- Try restarting your browser or using a different one if you encounter issues.

  1. **Storage Limits**:
- Free users can store up to 5GB of media.
- Canva for Education and Canva for Nonprofits accounts allow up to 100GB.
- Canva Pro and Canva Teams offer up to 1TB of storage.

Using Canva Library Media:
  • You can find a wide range of photos, videos, and audio clips in the Canva library. Premium content is marked with a crown icon.
  • You can access this content for free if you use a Canva Pro, Teams, Education, or Nonprofits account.
  • If you plan to use these images for editorial purposes, please ensure you give proper credit in line with our guidelines.

Need More Help?
If you experience difficulties uploading media, we are eager to know so we can make improvements. Let us know how we can assist further to ensure you have a smooth experience.

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