--- title: "Canva Integration in Skykit Beam" slug: "canva-integration-in-skykit-beam" updated: 2026-10-26T19:48:04Z published: 2026-10-26T19:48:04Z canonical: "support.skykit.com/canva-integration-in-skykit-beam" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.skykit.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Canva Integration in Skykit Beam This guide explains how to link your Canva account to Skykit Beam. Once connected, you can design presentations in Canva and export them to Skykit Beam as a **PDF** or **MP4**. > ### Before you start - Your **Skykit and Canva accounts must use the same email address** (and that email must already have a Canva account). - You must have access to **Skykit Beam** and permission to link integrations. - If you have multiple Skykit accounts/tenants, know which one you want to export to. [Embedded content](https://skykit-1.wistia.com/medias/bnbffoqurh) ## **In Skykit - Account Portal** 1. Log in to your [**Skykit**](https://accounts.skykit.com/) account. ![Skykit login screen offering Google, Microsoft, SSO, and email-password access beside digital signage platform imagery.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/1-Log-into-Skykit(1).png) 1. If you’re signing in with Google or Microsoft and have multiple accounts, be sure to select the account you use to access Skykit. 2. If you’re associated with multiple Skykit accounts, you’ll be prompted to select which account you want to sign in to. Choose the account you’d like to continue with.![Login screen asks users to choose an account from four listed accounts using the search field.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/2-Account-Selection(2).png) 3. **Open** Skykit Beam. ![Skykit Account Portal with shortcuts and an 'Open' button for Skykit Beam.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/3-Account-Homepage.png) 4. If your account has access to multiple tenants, you’ll be prompted to select the tenant you want to use when signing in to Skykit Beam.![Skykit tenant selection screen displaying four login options: Tenant 1, Tenant 2, Tenant 3, and Tenant 4.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/0-Tenant Selection@1x.png) ## **Navigating to Canva from Skykit Beam** 1. Click on the **+Content** button then select the **Canva** option in the menu. ![Content dashboard highlights the Canva option in the expanded menu for creating new content.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/1-Beam-Menu.png) 2. You’ll see a dialog explaining that you’ll be redirected to Canva to log in and access the Skykit Canva app. Click on the **Confirm** button to continue. ![Confirmation dialog prompts users to access the Skykit Canva app by selecting Confirm.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202026-02-26%20at%205.17.54%E2%80%AFPM.png) ## **Log in to Canva** > [!WARNING] > **IMPORTANT: Use the same email for Skykit and Canva** > > - If you sign in with Google/Microsoft, choose the account that matches your Skykit email. > - If your browser (e.g., Chrome profile) is signed into a different email, switch profiles or sign out and try again. ![Canva sign-in dialog offers Google, email, Apple, Facebook, and alternative login options over design templates.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-01-20 at 6.33.12 PM.png) ## Create your **design** 1. Select a **template** from the left navigation to start designing your presentation, or open an existing **project**.![Canva presentation editor displays blank slide, with Templates and Projects highlighted in left sidebar.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/1-Create@1x.png) > [!NOTE] > Tips and Tricks > > Looking for tips on creating content within Canva? Check out these guides below: > > - [An easy guide to creating a presentation in Canva](https://www.canva.com/learn/an-easy-guide-to-creating-a-presentation-in-canva/) > - [Create and edit videos](https://www.canva.com/help/creating-and-editing-videos/) 2. To name your presentation, click on the title input field in the upper-right hand corner of the screen. > [!WARNING] > **Important** > > The presentation name syncs to Skykit Beam only during the initial import. Any future name changes—whether made in Canva or in Skykit Beam—will not update automatically and must be updated manually. ![Canva presentation editor displaying business dashboards, financial charts, promotional slides, and a highlighted presentation title.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/2-Name@1x.png) ## Sharing your Canva Design with Skykit Beam 1. At the top right of the screen, click the **Share** button. ![Sharing design options with access settings and link customization features displayed.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-06-24 at 7.59.26 PM.png) 2. Click **See all** ![Sharing design options with access levels and link customization features displayed.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-06-24 at 8.01.01 PM.png) 3. Search for, then click on, the **Skykit** logo ![Search bar displaying 'Skykit' with options to publish and share content.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-06-24 at 8.02.18 PM.png) 4. Select the format you want to publish this design as. The Skykit app only supports **PDF** and **MP4** file types at the moment.![Design sharing dialog shows private access, copy link button, and options for presenting, downloading, or publishing.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/5-Format@1x(1).png) 5. Connect your account.![Canva PDF export panel highlights account connection beside a preview of business presentation slides.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/6-Connect@1x(1).png) 6. Once your Canva **account** is connected to Skykit. Select which account you want to publish your design to. This menu should auto-fill if you are only associated to one account. ![PDF preview displays business presentation screens while Skykit publishing panel highlights the account selection dropdown.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/7-Account@1x.png) 7. Select the tenant you want to publish your design to. This menu should auto-fill if you are only associated to one tenant.![Skykit PDF export panel highlights the Choose a Tenant dropdown beside a presentation preview.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/8-Tenant@1x.png) 8. Select the **Publish now** button when you are ready to publish this design to Skykit. > [!WARNING] > Having trouble publishing? > > Designs larger than 90 slides may fail to publish from Canva. Consider breaking your design into smaller sections. ![PDF preview displays four business presentation slides featuring analytics dashboards, lead conversion rates, and promotional messages.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/9-Publish now@1x.png) 9. Click the **Check it out** button to view your design in Skykit![Publication confirmation dialog announces the design is published, highlighting the “Check it out” button.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/10-View now@1x.png) ## **Viewing your Content in Skykit** **Beam** > [!NOTE] > Important Note > > Publishing your content will allow it to be used in a [**Programs**](/v1/docs/programs-in-skykit-beam), [**Playlists**](/v1/docs/creating-playlists-in-skykit-beam)**,** [**Collections**](/v1/docs/creating-a-collection-in-skykit-beam) and playable on your [Displays](/v1/docs/publishing-content-to-a-display) 1. If you are navigating to **Skykit Beam** from Canva, you will be taken directly the detailed view of you content. ![Woman presents business analytics screens featuring lead conversion rates, financial data, and promotional messaging.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/11-Detailed View@1x.jpg) ## **Navigating back to your design in Canva** 1. Within **Skykit Beam** click the **pencil** icon to jump straight back to your Canva design. ![Canva Video dashboard highlights the edit button above a presentation displaying business analytics and promotional screens.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/12-Navigating Back@1x.jpg) ## **Publishing updates to Skykit** Now that your Canva design is published to Skykit, here's how to publish future updates. 1. Select the **Share** button in the top-right corner.![Canva presentation editor displays business dashboards and promotional slides, with the highlighted Share button.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/13-Share Button@1x.jpg) 2. Find the **Skykit** app in the menu. If it's not visible, select **See all** and scroll to the **More options** section.![Canva's Share design menu highlights See all alongside download, presentation, website, and social sharing options.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/14-See All@1x.jpg) ![Canva publishing menu highlights Skykit alongside presentation screens displaying business analytics and promotional content.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/15-More Options@1x.jpg) 3. Select the account you originally published your design to. Skykit will show an error message if you accidentally select the wrong account.![Skykit PDF export panel highlights the account selection dropdown beside a preview of business presentation slides.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/16-Select Account@1x.jpg) 4. Select the tenant you originally published your design to. Skykit will show an error message if you accidentally select the wrong tenant.![Skykit publishing panel highlights Choose a Tenant dropdown beside a digital signage presentation preview.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/17-Select Tenant@1x.jpg) 5. Select the **Publish now** button when you are ready to publish your updates to Skykit.![PDF preview displays four business presentation screens featuring analytics, app promotion, conversion rates, and retirement planning.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/18-Publish@1x.jpg) ## **Unlinking your Canva Account** 1. Go to your **Profile** settings page![Skykit Account Portal interface displaying shortcuts and user management options.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/1-Profile Icon(1).jpg) 2. Under the Link Canva Account section, click **Unlink Account**.![SkyKit My Profile page showing user information and highlighted Unlink Account button for Canva integration.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/2-Unlink@1x.jpg) > [!WARNING] > Please Note > > Content that has already been exported to Skykit will remain in the Content Library but it will not be editable.