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Canva
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Social Media
Topic
Pintrest
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Create eye-catching Pinterest pins using Canva by selecting a template, customizing it with your brand's colors and fonts, and uploading it with a strong title and keyword-rich description. Consistency in branding and vertical pin design enhances engagement.
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Making Pinterest Pins That Get Noticed in Canva
TL;DR:
- Pick a Pinterest template from Canva's library that fits your style
- Customise colours, fonts and images to match your brand
- Download as PNG for the best quality
- Upload to Pinterest with a strong title and keyword-rich description
- Keep your branding consistent across all pins to build recognition
Main Content
Finding Your Starting Point
Browse through Canva's Pinterest templates until you find one that works for your content. Don't overthink this part - you can change almost everything about the design once you get started.
The template is just your foundation. Focus on the layout and overall structure rather than the specific colours or images you see.
Making It Yours
Here's where you turn a generic template into something that represents your brand:
Colours: Swap out the template colours for your brand palette. If you don't have set brand colours yet, stick to 2-3 colours maximum to keep things clean.
Fonts: Choose fonts that match your brand personality. Canva gives you plenty of options, but don't go overboard - two different fonts is usually enough.
Images: Upload your own photos or pick from Canva's stock library. Your own images usually perform better because they're unique to your content.
Pixelhaze Tip: Keep your branding consistent across all your pins. People should recognise your content in their feed without seeing your name.
Getting Your Pin Live
Once you're happy with your design:
- Download it as a PNG file - this keeps the quality sharp
- Head to Pinterest and upload your new pin
- Write a title that grabs attention and describes what people will find
- Add a description loaded with keywords your audience might search for
The description is crucial. Pinterest works like a search engine, so think about what terms your ideal audience types in when they're looking for content like yours.
Making Pins That Actually Work
The best Pinterest pins solve a problem or promise something valuable. Before you start designing, ask yourself what someone gets from clicking on your pin.
Vertical pins work best - they take up more space in feeds and get more engagement. Canva's Pinterest templates are already sized correctly, so you don't need to worry about dimensions.
Text overlay on your images helps people understand what your pin is about at a glance. Keep it readable - if you can't read it easily on your phone, make the text bigger or change the background.
FAQs
Can I use my own photos in Canva Pinterest pins?
Yes, you can upload any of your own images into Canva designs. This often works better than stock photos because your content looks unique.
Do I need Canva Pro for Pinterest templates?
Canva has plenty of free Pinterest templates to choose from. Pro gives you more options and access to premium images, but you can create great pins with the free version.
Can I edit my pin after downloading it?
You'll need to go back to Canva to make changes, then download and re-upload to Pinterest. Save your Canva designs so you can find them easily later.
How do I know if my pin will work well?
Test different styles and see what gets engagement. Dark text on light backgrounds usually performs better than light text on dark backgrounds.
Jargon Buster
Canva: Online design tool with templates and drag-and-drop editing for creating graphics without design experience.
Pinterest: Visual search engine where people save and share images on themed boards.
PNG: Image file format that keeps graphics sharp and supports transparent backgrounds.
Brand palette: The set of colours that represent your brand consistently across all materials.
Wrap-up
Creating Pinterest pins in Canva doesn't require design skills - just a clear idea of what you want to communicate. Start with a template, customise it to match your brand, and focus on making pins that promise value to your audience.
The key is consistency. Once you find a style that works, stick with it so people start recognising your content in their feeds. Your Pinterest success comes from creating pins people actually want to click on and save.
