Integration
Canva
Use Canva as a rendering surface for GENYS-driven ad creative.
What DesignAdvertise does with this platform
The DesignAdvertise Canva integration uses the Canva Connect API to treat Canva as a downstream rendering surface. GENYS makes the creative decisions — Canva renders them. Upload brand assets, autofill brand templates with campaign data, optionally hand off to Canva for manual editing, then import the finished designs back into your campaign pipeline. Your DesignAdvertise workspace remains the system of record.
Connection flow
How to connect your account in three steps.
Connect your Canva account
Click Connect Canva in your DesignAdvertise account settings. You'll be redirected to Canva to authorize access via OAuth. Your credentials are never stored — only encrypted tokens.
Push brand assets to Canva
Upload logos, product images, and brand colors to your Canva account directly from DesignAdvertise. Assets are available for use in any Canva design.
Render and import designs
Autofill brand templates with campaign data, or create designs manually in Canva. Import finished designs back into your campaign builder with a single click.
Supported features
OAuth connection
SupportedSecure OAuth 2.0 connection with encrypted token storage and automatic refresh.
Design export & import
SupportedExport Canva designs as PNG, JPG, or PDF and import them into your campaign creative pipeline.
Brand template autofill
SupportedPopulate Canva brand templates with GENYS-generated headlines, descriptions, and images automatically.
Asset upload
SupportedPush brand assets (logos, product images) from DesignAdvertise to your Canva asset library.
Edit in Canva
SupportedOpen any design in Canva for manual editing, then sync the result back to your campaign.
Campaign linking
SupportedLink imported Canva designs directly to campaigns for governed ad deployment.
In the dashboard
Canva dashboard screenshot
Coming soon
Data access & permissions
What account data DesignAdvertise accesses and why.
| Permission | Why it's needed |
|---|---|
Design read & write | Create, list, and export designs from your Canva account. |
Asset read & write | Upload brand assets and access your Canva asset library. |
Brand template read | List and autofill brand templates with campaign data. |
Profile read | Display your Canva account name in the connection status. |
Compliance
DesignAdvertise is the system of record for all ad creatives. Canva is used as a rendering surface only. OAuth tokens are encrypted at rest (AES-256-GCM) and automatically refreshed. Token revocation occurs on disconnect.
Canva integration is coming soon
We're working on the Canva integration. Join the waitlist or talk to us for early access.