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Using Canva on Windows 11 allows you to design quickly and easily from your desktop, and with the simple commands below, you can install it even faster using the Windows package manager.
Step 1: Open Your Web Browser
To start using Canva without installing anything on your device, the first step is simply opening a modern web browser that supports fast and secure online applications.
# No command needed — just open your browser manually
start microsoft-edge:
Step 2: Download Canva for Windows
Before installing Canva on Windows 11, you need to download the official Windows version from the Canva website to ensure a safe, fast, and secure installation process.
# Install Canva using winget (recommended)
winget install --id Canva.Canva -e
Step 3: Run the Installer (If Downloaded Manually)
If you downloaded the Canva installer manually from the official website, you need to run the setup file to begin the installation process on Windows 11.
# Replace the path with your actual downloaded file location
Start-Process "C:\Users\YourName\Downloads\CanvaSetup.exe"
Step 4: Launch Canva and Log In
Once the installation is complete, the next step is to launch Canva and sign in, ensuring the app is properly set up and ready for use on your Windows 11 system without any configuration issues.
# Launch Canva via command
start canva:
Step 5: Pin Canva to Taskbar or Desktop
To make Canva easier to access on Windows 11, you can pin it to your taskbar or create a desktop shortcut, helping you open the app quickly whenever you need to design something.
# Pin Canva to taskbar (Windows command)
powershell "$s=(New-Object -ComObject Shell.Application).NameSpace('shell:AppsFolder'); $s.ParseName('Canva').Verbs().Item('taskbarpin').DoIt()"
Step 6: Use Canva Web Version
Using Canva’s web version is a quick and seamless way to access all Canva features without installing anything, making it ideal for users who prefer browser-based tools or want instant access on any Windows 11 system.
# Open Canva in your browser
start https://www.canva.com
