Designing with Canva
Canva is a quick and easy way to design your newspaper online. Here's how to use our free templates or to set up your own design from scratch.
Do you have Canva templates?
Yes, we have blank and themed Canva templates to help you get started – they're set up to the correct sizes for our newspapers and are completely free. See our step-by-step guide to using Canva for tips, examples and everything you need to know.
Do I need a Canva Pro account to use your templates?
Nope! Our templates work with free Canva accounts. But with Canva Pro, you can export your PDF as CMYK, which we recommend for traditional printing.
Can I design my newspaper from scratch in Canva?
Yes, you don’t have to use our templates – just make sure your design follows the correct size and margin guidelines.
Why should I turn off Canva’s default margins?
Canva’s default margins don’t match our print setup. Turning them off makes sure you’re seeing the correct print margins and guides.
What if artwork is outside the purple margin lines?
We can’t print your newspaper if anything (including background colours) goes outside the margin guides. The margins must be completely clear.