Adding multiple images to your Canva design is a straightforward process, especially when uploading from your computer or device using the web browser or Canva App.
To efficiently upload several images at once into your Canva account or directly into a design project, you can utilize a simple keyboard shortcut while selecting your files. This method allows you to select multiple items simultaneously instead of uploading them one by one.
Uploading Multiple Images
Whether you're using the Canva website on your computer or the dedicated Canva App, the process for selecting and uploading multiple files is similar.
Here's how you can do it:
- Navigate to Uploads: In your Canva design, go to the "Uploads" tab on the left-hand sidebar.
- Initiate Upload: Click on the "Upload files" button. This will open a file explorer window on your computer or device.
- Select Multiple Files:
- Browse to the folder where your images are stored.
- To select multiple images, hold down the Cmd key on a Mac or Alt key on Windows on your keyboard.
- While holding the key, click on each image file you wish to upload. You will see multiple files highlighted.
- Alternatively, you can click and drag a selection box around a group of consecutive files while holding the key, or click the first file, hold Shift, and click the last file to select a range. However, the reference specifically mentions holding Cmd/Alt and selecting individual files, so we will focus on that method as per the provided information.
- Confirm Selection: Once all desired images are selected, click the "Open" or "Select" button in the file explorer window.
The selected images will then begin uploading simultaneously to your Canva account and will appear in your "Uploads" tab, ready for you to use in your design.
- As per the reference: "To upload multiple items in the browser or App, hold down the Cmd key on a Mac or Alt key on Windows and select the files to be uploaded."
This efficient method saves time compared to uploading each image individually, allowing you to quickly populate your design assets with everything you need.
