How to Add a Video to Canva (2026)
Canva works for video too — you can drop in your own footage or stock clips, trim them, and set timing. Here’s how to add and place a video.
1. Upload Your Own Video
- In the left panel, click Uploads.
- Click Upload files and select your video (MP4, MOV, and more).
- Once it processes, click or drag it onto your page.
2. Use a Stock Video
- Click Elements in the left panel.
- Search a keyword and scroll to the Videos section (or use the Videos tab).
- Click a clip to add it. Some are free; Pro clips show a crown.
3. Trim and Set Timing
- Double-click the video on the canvas to open the trimmer.
- Drag the handles to set start and end points.
- For multi-page designs, set each page’s duration via the timer icon, or Show timing at the bottom to adjust the timeline.
4. Make It a Full-Page Background
- Drag the video so it snaps to the page edges, or right-click and choose Set image/video as background.
- Add text or elements on top — they’ll play over the moving background.
5. Download as Video
When your design has any video or animation, export it via Share > Download > MP4 Video (not PNG/PDF) to keep it moving.
6. Troubleshooting
My video won’t upload
Check the format (MP4/MOV work best) and size — very large files can fail. Compress the clip or trim it before uploading.
The video plays but exports as a still
You downloaded it as PNG/JPG/PDF. Re-export as MP4 Video to preserve motion.
Playback is choppy in the editor
That’s usually a preview limitation. The downloaded MP4 plays smoothly — render it to check.
Related Canva guides: How to add audio · How to make a collage · How to group elements · How to remove a background. To turn data into finished video and image designs automatically, see Carly’s Canva integration.
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