How to Use Canva Website Templates in Squarespace?

To use Canva website templates in Squarespace, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Go to the Canva website (www.canva.com) and sign in to your account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one for free.

Person using laptop with design software login screen.

 

2. Once you are logged in, click on the “Templates” tab on the left-hand side of the screen.

Canva interface showcasing design templates and projects.

 

3. In the search bar at the top of the page, type in “website” or any specific type of template you are looking for.

Canva website interface with template search feature.

 

4. Browse through the available templates and select the one you like. You can preview the template by clicking on it.

Diverse website templates displayed on Canva platform.

 

5. After selecting a template, click on the “Customize this template” button. This will open the template in the Canva editor.

Personal blogger website template preview.

 

6. Customize the template according to your needs. You can change the text, colors, images, and other elements to match your brand or desired design.

Website template preview with user profile and navigation.

 

7. Once you are satisfied with the customization, click on the “File” button located in the top left corner of the Canva editor, then click “Download”.

Screenshot of web design software interface.

 

8. Choose the file format you want to download the template in, then click “Download”. For Squarespace, it is recommended that you download the template as a PNG or JPG file.

Website design interface with PNG download option.

 

9. Save the downloaded file to your computer.

Browser download panel with completed files.

 

10. Now, go to your Squarespace account and log in.

Squarespace login screen with social media sign-in options

 

11. In the Squarespace editor, navigate to the page where you want to use the Canva template.

Website dashboard with 'Introduce your brand' preview.

 

12. Click on the “Edit” button to open the page editor.

Minimalist brand introduction web page design.

 

13. In the page editor, click on the “Add Block” button to add a new block to the page.

Website builder interface with "Introduce your brand" text.

 

14. Choose the “Image” block from the available options.

Modern minimalist brand introduction web design.

 

15. Upload the Canva template file that you downloaded earlier as the image for the block.

Website editor showing image upload options.

 

16. Adjust the size and position of the image block to fit your desired layout.

Personal blog website interface with profile photo.

 

17. Save and publish your changes to see the Canva template in action on your Squarespace website.

Personal website homepage of Bethany Jones, blogger.

 

By following these steps, you can effectively use Canva website templates in Squarespace and create a visually appealing website design.