Plugins Canva

Create custom shapes, your way.

Go beyond basic shapes. Combine forms, adjust paths, and build more intricate graphics in a dedicated workspace, then export your work as an editable SVG for Canva.

Open Shape Builder in Canva

Shape Builder dedicated shape-editing workspace in Canva

Capabilities

What you can do

Purpose-built functionality crafted for daily workflows.

Combine shapes

Bring shapes together to create more complex designs.

Adjust paths

Refine the outlines and forms of your shapes to get the look you want.

Export editable SVGs

Bring your finished shape designs into Canva as editable SVG files.

Workflow Sequence

How it works

Step 01

01 · Start with shapes

Open the workspace and begin with the shapes you want to use.

Step 02

02 · Combine and refine

Join shapes and adjust their paths to build your design.

Step 03

03 · Export to Canva

Export your result as an SVG and add it to your Canva project.

Sometimes the shape you need isn’t available in a standard shape library. Shape Builder gives you more room to create your own.

Combine shapes, refine their paths, and build graphics that fit your design. When you’re happy with the result, export it as an editable SVG and bring it into Canva.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Can I combine shapes to create more complex designs?

Yes. Shape Builder lets you combine shapes and adjust their paths.

How can I bring my work into Canva?

Export your finished design as an editable SVG and add it to your Canva project.

Can I use the designs and outputs for commercial projects?

Yes. You retain full rights to the designs and outputs you create or modify using Shape Builder, and you can use them freely for both personal and commercial projects, client work, and merchandise.

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