Connect PlatoForms in Canva
Open your completed Canva design, find PlatoForms under Apps, then connect and authorize your account.
C PlatoForms for Canva
Turn Canva designs into
fillable online forms.
Export a Canva form design to PlatoForms. Keep the original layout as a PDF Fillable Form, or rebuild it as a mobile-friendly Web PDF Form.
Requires a paid PlatoForms plan · Canva Pro not required
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How it works
From Canva design
to online form.
Export and open your form
Choose Export and Convert Design. When processing finishes, click Open Form, then Continue.
Choose a form type and detect fields
Select PDF Fillable Form or Web PDF Form. Let AI detect possible fields, then review and correct them.
Prefer a visual walkthrough? See the step-by-step Canva export tutorial ↗
See the product
Export from Canva, then continue in PlatoForms.
See where the Canva export begins and what happens after the design reaches PlatoForms.
▶ Watch the 2-minute conversion demo
One design, two ways to fill
Choose what matters most.
Let people fill in fields on your original Canva design, or rebuild the questions as a mobile-friendly web form.
PDF Fillable Form
Make your Canva design fillable.
Add fields people can fill in directly on the exported design, without changing its original layout.
- Keeps the Canva design
- Fill directly on the PDF
Web PDF Form
Make it easier on mobile.
Create a mobile-friendly web form that places each submission into a completed PDF based on your design.
- Easy to fill on any device
- Generates completed PDFs
More than a conversion
Turn the design into
a complete experience.
AI field recognition
Detect common form fields and create a first draft for you to review.
Keep the original design
Place fields people can fill in over the exported Canva design when its layout matters.
Mobile-friendly web option
Rebuild the questions as a web form that is easier to complete on a phone.
Generate a completed PDF
Place submitted answers into a completed PDF for each response.
Signatures and payments
Add signature fields and collect a deposit or fee when the form requires them.
Adapt questions and route responses
Show different questions based on answers and route submissions to the right people.
Common questions
Before you export
Can I turn an existing Canva design into a fillable form?
Yes. Open the design in Canva and export it through the PlatoForms app. In PlatoForms, choose PDF Fillable Form to keep the original layout, or Web PDF Form for a mobile-friendly form that generates a completed PDF.
Can I add the finished form to a website or online course?
Yes. After publishing the form, share its link or embed it on a webpage that supports embed code. Support for embedded forms depends on the website or course platform.
Do I need Canva Pro?
No. Canva Pro is not required. You need a Canva account and a paid PlatoForms plan.
Which form type keeps my original Canva layout?
Choose PDF Fillable Form to let people fill in fields on the original design. Choose Web PDF Form for a mobile-friendly web form that generates a completed PDF.
Does AI finish the form automatically?
No. AI detects possible fields and creates a first draft. Review the fields, correct them when needed, and test the form before publishing.
Your Canva design can do more
Make it work.
Follow the setup guide to turn your Canva design into a working form.
Follow the Canva setup guide ↗