Data Migration
Canva can import static assets -- images, PDFs, and some file types like PowerPoint (.pptx) -- directly into the editor, but it does not import fully editable native files from other design tools (Adobe Illustrator .ai, Figma, Sketch); those come in flattened as images or PDFs, losing their original vector layers and editability. Teams migrating from another design tool should plan to rebuild key templates natively in Canva rather than expecting a lossless import.
Practical Details
PDF and PowerPoint imports generally preserve layout reasonably well for simple designs but can shift fonts (if the exact font isn't available in Canva) or break complex multi-layer effects. Brand assets (logos, color palettes) are best re-uploaded directly into the Brand Kit rather than relied upon inside an imported file.
Actionable Considerations
- Rebuild your highest-value templates natively in Canva rather than relying on imported files, since imports from other design tools aren't editable at the vector-layer level
- Re-upload brand fonts, logos, and colors directly into the Brand Kit instead of depending on an imported PDF/PPTX to carry them correctly
- Spot-check font rendering after any PowerPoint or PDF import -- a font your team uses elsewhere may not be available in Canva and will silently substitute