4 Canva Apps That Will Make Your Designs Smoother, Sassier, and Way More Pro

Designing in Canva already gives you a head start — but these four built-in apps take your visuals to another level. From typography upgrades to pixel-perfect fixes, here are the tools I use when I want my designs to snap, glow, and flow without extra effort.

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1) TypeExtrude

Tired of faking 3D text with copy-paste shadows? TypeExtrude gives you real depth fast.

What it does

  • Adds 3D depth and dimension to headlines.
  • Creates bold, elevated typography without manual layering.
  • Takes titles from flat to fabulous in one step.
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Pro tip: perfect for lead slides and social posts that need a visual “punch”. Pair with high-contrast backgrounds.
How to use it
  1. Set your headline in a bold weight (e.g., Montserrat ExtraBold).
  2. Open Apps → TypeExtrude and apply to the text layer.
  3. Adjust angle and depth; keep other elements minimal.
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2) BrandFetch

Stop hunting for logos and color codes. BrandFetch pulls verified brand assets instantly.

What it does

  • Fetches official logos, palettes, and brand assets in seconds.
  • Access to millions of brands in high quality.
  • Places assets directly into your design—no downloads needed.
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Pro tip: ideal for client decks, press kits, and brand comparison visuals. Verify usage rights if exporting to print.
How to use it
  1. Open Apps → BrandFetch.
  2. Enter the company domain (e.g., brand.com).
  3. Drag the correct logo/palette straight into your page.
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3) Image Splitter

Build seamless carousels without the alignment headache. Image Splitter keeps everything perfectly spaced.

What it does

  • Splits a large design into seamless slides.
  • Custom row/column counts for multi-post layouts.
  • Maintains perfect alignment across slides.
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Pro tip: great for Instagram carousels, web banners, or swipeable tutorials—design full-width first, then split.
How to use it
  1. Create one wide canvas with grid guides.
  2. Open Apps → Image Splitter and choose the number of panels.
  3. Export the set and upload as a carousel.
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4) Image Upscaler

Got a tiny logo from a client? Image Upscaler rescues low-res graphics fast—without turning them muddy.

What it does

  • Upscales pixelated or low-resolution images.
  • Sharpens blurry artwork with minimal artifacts.
  • Improves quality for large formats and print.
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Pro tip: upscale before placing logos on print or big hero banners. Keep a backup of the original for reference.
How to use it
  1. Drop in your low-res logo/photo.
  2. Open Apps → Image Upscaler and choose the upscale level.
  3. Export; compare at 100% zoom before finalizing.
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