Canva is a powerful design tool that allows users to create stunning visuals, from presentations to social media graphics. But what if you want to enhance your designs with music? While Canva does not natively support direct Spotify integration, there are simple workarounds to add your favorite Spotify songs to your Canva designs. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process step by step.
Table of Contents
- Why Add Spotify Music to Canva?
- Can You Directly Add Spotify Music to Canva?
- How to Add a Spotify Song to Canva
- Alternative Methods to Add Music to Canva
- Best Practices for Using Music in Canva
- Final Thoughts
1. Why Add Spotify Music to Canva?
Song/Music can enhance the overall impact of a design by setting the mood and making content more engaging. This will be very useful when you create video presentation, social media post, or marketing material on Canva, adding background song/music from Spotify can elevate your project.
2. Can You Directly Add Spotify Music to Canva?
Yes, you can easily add spotify music to your Canva presentation using the embed method, and the music can be played easily. However, to get the full song playback instead of just a preview you have to create a spotify account in order to play the full song. When you run the presentation make sure you are logged into your Spotify account.
3. How to Add a Spotify Song to Canva
Since Spotify music is DRM-protected, you’ll need to follow these steps to add a Spotify song to your Canva design.
How to Add a Spotify Song to Canva: A Step-by-Step Guide
1. First, prepare your Canva presentation that you want to add music from Spotify, then you must scroll down on the Canva menu on the left side, and look for a menu called “Apps”. Click on that menu and select “Open”.
2. Open Spotify and search for the song or playlist you want to add to Canva then copy the link by clicking the “…” button then select Share, then select “Copy link to playlist”, you can also copy the URL on a web browser to make it easier.
3. Paste the URL into the embed menu in Canva, and then press the “Add to design” button. After Spotify song has been successfully added you can adjust the size of the Spotify window.
4. After that you can see the results of the Spotify song that you added to Canva by clicking “Present”, selecting “Present full screen”, then clicking the “Present” button.
5. You can play the song by clicking the “Play” button, don’t forget you have to log in to Spotify so that the song you embed can be played in full and not just a preview. To return to the editor screen you can press the “Esc” key on your keyboard.
4. Alternative Methods to Add Music to Canva
If embedding songs from Spotify is not an option, you can consider these alternatives:
- Use Canva’s Built-in Audio Library – Canva provides royalty-free music that you can use in your projects.
- Use YouTube Music or Other Free Music Sources – Platforms like YouTube Audio Library or Free Music Archive offer music that can be downloaded and uploaded to Canva.
5. Best Practices for Using Music in Canva
- Ensure You Have Copyright Permissions – Only use music that you have the right to use to avoid copyright violations.
- Keep Background Music Subtle – Avoid overpowering the visual elements with loud music.
- Test Different Tracks – Experiment with different music styles to see what fits best with your design.
6. Final Thoughts
While Canva doesn’t have a direct Spotify integration, adding a Spotify song to Canva is still possible with a few extra steps as we have explained earlier. Alternatively, consider Canva’s built-in music library or external sources for easy-to-use background tracks. By following this guide, you can elevate your Canva projects with the perfect soundtrack, making your designs more immersive and captivating.
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