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Using Canva with PromoRepublic
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Updated over a month ago

Overview

The Canva integration in PromoRepublic empowers users to import and use Canva designs seamlessly. This helps streamline content creation, maintain consistent branding, and simplify workflows. With this integration, you can directly import designs as images, videos, or GIFs into PromoRepublic’s editor.

Why It’s Valuable

  • 👉 Improved Brand Consistency

    Franchises, multi-location businesses, and agencies can use pre-designed Canva templates to ensure that all locations and clients maintain consistent visual branding across all social media platforms. This reduces the risk of inconsistent messaging, imagery, or tone.

  • 👉 Streamlined Workflow

    Canva integration simplifies the process of content creation by allowing you to access and import Canva designs without leaving PromoRepublic. This eliminates the need to toggle between platforms, saving time and boosting productivity.

  • 👉 All-in-One Platform

    PromoRepublic goes beyond design management, enabling you to schedule, approve, and check the performance of social media posts in a unified platform. Combining Canva’s creative capabilities with PromoRepublic’s tools ensures a cohesive and efficient content creation process.

Connection to Social Media APIs

PromoRepublic integrates with major social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, Youtube, GBP, and Pinterest via their APIs. While importing and posting, be aware of platform-specific limitations.

⭕ Facebook and Instagram

  • Videos:

    • Must comply with aspect ratio requirements (e.g., 4:5 for feed posts, 9:16 for Stories and Reels).

    • Maximum video duration:

      • Instagram Feed: 60 seconds

      • Instagram Reels: 90 seconds

      • Facebook Feed: 240 minutes

  • GIFs:

    • GIFs are not supported natively on Instagram. They must be converted to MP4 format before posting.

    • Facebook supports GIFs but may compress them for performance.

  • Images:

    • Maximum file size: 8MB

    • Aspect ratio: Must be within a 4:5 to 1.91:1 range

    • Minimum width: 320 (will be scaled up to the minimum if necessary)

    • Maximum width: 1440 (will be scaled down to the maximum if necessary)

    • Height: Varies, depending on width and aspect ratio

    • Formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG

    ⭕ Twitter

    • Videos:

      • Limited to 2 minutes and 20 seconds in duration.

      • Maximum file size: 512 MB.

      • Supported aspect ratios: Between 1:2.39 and 2.39:1.

    • GIFs:

    Supported natively but must meet Twitter’s file size limit (maximum 5 MB for mobile uploads and 15 MB for web uploads).

    ⭕ LinkedIn

    • Videos:

      • Must fall within the resolution range of 256x144 pixels (minimum) to 1920x1080 pixels (maximum).

      • Maximum file size: 200 MB.

      • Duration: Between 3 seconds and 10 minutes.

    • GIFs:

      • Not supported. GIFs must be converted to static images or MP4 format.

    ⭕ TikTok

    • Videos:

      • Supported formats: MP4.

      • Maximum duration: 10 minutes.

      • Aspect ratio: 9:16 (vertical) is recommended.

      • File size: 500 MB maximum.

    • GIFs:

      • Not supported. Convert GIFs to MP4 before importing.

    ⭕ YouTube

    • Videos:

      • Supported formats: MP4.

      • Resolution: Minimum 720p for HD.

      • Duration: YouTube Shorts of 60 seconds maximum.

    • GIFs:

      • Not supported. Convert GIFs to video formats (e.g., MP4) for uploading

    ⭕ Google Business Profile (GBP)

    • Images:

      • Supported formats: JPEG.

      • Maximum size: 5 MB.

    • Videos:

      • Not supported.

    • GIFs:

      • Not supported.

    ⭕ Pinterest

    • Videos:

      • Must have vertical or square aspect ratios (e.g., 9:16 or 1:1).

      • Maximum duration: 15 minutes.

      • Maximum file size: 2 GB.

    • GIFs:

      • Not supported natively. GIFs are converted to static images or MP4.

    General Limitations Due to API Interactions

    1. Metadata Handling

      Canva does not transfer metadata (e.g., tags, or descriptions) to PromoRepublic. You’ll need to input these details manually within PromoRepublic or use different search methods.

    2. Compression

      Some platforms may apply compression to your imported content, which could slightly reduce quality.

    3. Aspect Ratios

      Social platforms enforce strict aspect ratio requirements for different post types. Adjust imported Canva designs to meet these requirements before posting.

    4. File Storage

      Imported files are stored temporarily within PromoRepublic. Files that remain unused for a certain period may expire and require re-import.

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