Canva Apps Part 6 ➝ The New Texture App That Instantly Elevates Your Design

If you’ve followed my work for any length of time, you know one thing — I texture everything. Textures add depth, grit, and realism that flat colors can’t match. Now Canva made it easier with a brand-new Texture App.

Canva APPS Part 6 July 8, 2025
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What It Does

The new Texture App lets you apply overlays like:

  • Worn paper
  • Brushed strokes
  • Glitch effects
  • Grainy gradients
  • Paint textures
  • Speckled mist
  • …and more
Why it’s useful

Layer over images or backgrounds to add instant depth, mood, and personality — no manual blending or downloading assets.

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How to Use It

Steps

  1. Open the Apps tab in Canva.
  2. Search for “Texture”.
  3. Select the app created by Ryan Stevens.
  4. Choose an image in your design.
  5. Apply your favorite texture from the app.

Pro Tips

  • Keep opacity subtle (12–35%) for a premium look.
  • Combine with soft shadows for realism.
  • Use masks to keep faces/logo areas clean.

Which Textures I Used in This Tutorial

  • Slide 3 ➝ Abstract lights
  • Slide 4 ➝ Brushed chaos
  • Slide 7 ➝ Worn paper
Workflow

Preview textures in real time and iterate quickly. Save winning combos as brand styles or template pages.

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Why It Matters

Textures are often the final 10% that make a design look professionally finished. Without them, visuals can feel flat. With them, your work feels more custom and crafted.

This app saves time and gives you dozens of ways to make your content stand out — directly inside Canva.

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