If you have ever added a Canva QR code to a design and later needed to change the link, this week is for you. Canva recently changed how QR codes work, and there is also a feature inside Canva that most people have never tried. This week I am covering both.
Why Your Old Canva QR Codes Might Not Be Working
If you have ever added a Canva QR code to a design and then realized the link needed to change, here is what you need to know. If you made that code in Canva before this year, it can no longer be edited. Canva changed how QR codes work, and before you create another Canva QR code, it is worth understanding what is different.
In this tutorial, I walk you through:
- How to create a new dynamic QR code that you can edit anytime
- How to cover up the default Canva logo in the center
- Why your old Canva QR codes cannot be updated, and what to do instead
- How I keep all my QR codes organized in one place
If you have old QR codes in any of your Canva designs, now is a good time to go through them and make the switch. In fact, setting everything up correctly now means you will never have to scramble to fix a broken link again. Make sure your brand kit is set up while you are at it, since that will make customizing your new QR codes much faster.
Watch Now (3 mins): A quick tutorial on Canva’s new QR code feature
Did You Know Canva Has a Print Shop?
Most people use Canva for digital designs. However, Canva also lets you take your designs off the screen entirely. With the Print Shop you can order real branded products like mugs, posters, tote bags, and more without ever leaving Canva.
In this tutorial, I show you how it works using a custom mug as an example. Once you see how simple it is, you will start thinking about all the ways you could use it for your business.
Here is what you will learn:
- Find the Print Shop inside Canva and browse what is available
- Add your own existing designs or projects to any product
- Use Canva AI to generate custom artwork right inside the editor
- Add your logo from your brand kit
- Check out and ship directly to any address you choose
This is such a fun way to do something special for the people you work with. Try it and let me know what you create.
Watch Now (3 mins): A quick tutorial on how to use the Canva Print Shop
Ready to Try Both?
Two features worth knowing about this week. One fixes a problem you might not have realized you had, and the other opens up a whole new way to use Canva for your business. Start with the QR codes first, then go explore the Print Shop. Both are free to try and already inside your Canva account.
Happy Creating,
Deena