Have you ever wanted to edit a PDF document without having to use Adobe?
In today’s digital tip, I’m sharing a solution! ♥
Canva is my go-to design tool for social media graphics. With its easy-to-use templates, we can easily design graphics for social media, marketing material, and so much more.
Followers of my blog know how much I love this platform.
If you’re not already using Canva and would like to give it a try, you can easily create a free account here, or use my referral link below.
I usually share tips on the design process, but just recently I discovered a solution for editing a PDF document without a subscription with Adobe. Nothing against Adobe.
In Canva, we can import, open, edit, save, and download a PDF document. Jackpot!
NOTE: A PDF that has been flattened (individual elements are saved as one so text cannot be copied or modified directly) cannot be edited via this method.
The PDF document below was imported and edited in Canva!
PDF Document Edited in Canva!
A few ways to Import a PDF Document into Canva
There are a few ways to import/upload a PDF document into Canva.
When you’re logged into Canva, click on Create a Design. This will bring up a list of options. On the bottom, you’ll see Import File.
Your imported PDF will be located in your Recent Designs, as displayed in the image below.
Another way is to click on the Upload Icon in the Search bar located on the template page. You’ll see Start from a File. You can upload it here.
You can also upload it from Canva’s Home page. You’ll see the Search bar, as displayed in the image below. You can upload it here, as well.
How To Edit a PDF document in Canva
To edit the PDF, click on the design to open.
You’ll see all the text and formatting tools, as usual.
We can edit any element by selecting it. I’ve selected the text below. We can change the font, size, colour, etc.
To edit any of the elements, just click on them. Easy peasy!
I’ve added hyperlinks to a few elements.
Adding Hyperlinks in Canva!
If you’re not sure how to add a hyperlink to designs in Canva, you’re most welcome to pop by my blog post ~ How to add a hyperlink to text and elements in Canva!
Downloading a PDF
When you’re done, you can easily save it and download it as a PDF.
And we’re done!
NOTE: If you are importing a PDF document with hyperlinks, check to make sure they are still linked. I noticed a few breaks with the imported hyperlinks on occasion. It’s always good to double-check!
At the beginning of this post, I included a PDF I edited in Canva.
If you’re not sure how to upload a PDF to WordPress, you are most welcome to pop by my blog post ~ How to Upload a PDF File in WordPress for Viewing and Easy Download!
Canva is a fantastic creativity and marketing tool that makes design fun, and it’s free!
Do you use Canva? Have a tip you’d like to share? Please feel free to share in the comments below.
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Until next time … happy creating and blogging, my friends! ♥
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Canva sure is an all-around great tool. Thanks for sharing, Natalie 💕🙂
It blows me away, Harmony! I just have to share these tips as I discover them. Thanks so much for stopping by today and for sharing, too. I appreciate you! 🙂
I had no idea Canva could do all that. Great share, Natalie!
I know, right?! I’ve been looking for a way to edit a PDF without having to use Adobe or a tool I wasn’t familiar with and tada! Canva adds this option. Jackpot! And it’s available with the free version. Had to share!
Thanks for stopping by, Mae, and for sharing, too. I appreciate you! 🙂
Wow! Who knew? Thank you so much for sharing this, Natalie! I love Canva!
Jan, it blows me away! Canva keeps adding new features all the time. It amazes me that so much is available for free. Jackpot! Thanks so much for stopping by today and for sharing, too. I appreciate you! 🙂
This is an eye-opener! I’ve been frustrated for weeks with a pdf that I wanted to edit but couldn’t !!
That’s wonderful news, Karen! I was thrilled to see Canva add this new option. I was in the same scenario. It’s an amazing platform with so many new features and it’s free. Jackpot! Thanks for stopping by today and for commenting. I appreciate it!
Great information. Thanks so much Natalie. <3
Cheers, Colleen! Delighted to know it may be helpful. Thanks for stopping by today! 🙂
You’re most welcome. I found your lovely tutorial on Twitter. Glad to share. <3
This is amazing! I can’t count the number of times I’ve wanted to edit a pdf and haven’t been able to. Thanks, Natalie! 🙂
I must try this, Natalie! I don’t want to pay for the subscription just to edit the pdf occasionally! Thank you for the great share. 🙂
Great tips, Natalie, thanks so much. Toni x
I’ve never tried this but i love the option in Canva!
This is fantastic. Thanks so much Natalie. <3
Always a joy to share these tips, Debby! Thanks for stopping by and for sharing, too. I appreciate you! xo