How Do I Add a Link to a Picture on Canva?

Adding a link to a picture in Canva is a straightforward process that allows you to make your designs interactive, directing viewers to external websites or other pages within your document. You can easily select your image, access the link feature, and input your desired URL or internal page destination.

Step-by-Step Guide to Hyperlinking Images in Canva

Follow these simple steps to add a clickable link to any image in your Canva design:

Select the Image: First, click on the picture you wish to link. This will highlight the image and bring up a toolbar above or around it.
Access the Link Feature: Look for the link icon (which typically resembles a chain link) in the toolbar that appears when the image is selected. Click this icon to open the linking options.
Enter Your Link Destination: A text box or dropdown menu will appear where you can specify where the link should lead.
- Linking to an External Website (URL):
  - In the provided text box, type or paste the full URL (e.g., https://www.example.com).
  - Make sure the URL is correct and complete.
  - For example, if you want to link to your portfolio, you would input its web address.
- Linking to an Internal Page in Your Canva Design:
  - If you want the image to link to another page within the same Canva document, select the desired page from the dropdown list. This is useful for creating interactive presentations or multi-page documents.
Apply the Link: After entering your URL or selecting your internal page, click the "Apply" or "Done" button to finalize the link.
- Tip: You can apply the same linking method to other elements like text or shapes. For instance, after selecting text, you can click the link button and add your website URL.

To verify your link, simply click on the linked image while in edit mode in Canva, and an option to "Go to link" or "Edit link" should appear.

Tips for Effective Image Linking

Ensure Clarity: Make it obvious that your image is clickable. You can add a subtle call-to-action text overlay or a border to suggest interactivity.
Test Your Links: Always test all your hyperlinks before publishing or sharing your design. Open the design in preview mode or download it (as PDF or an interactive format) and click each link to ensure it leads to the correct destination.
Appropriate File Formats: Remember that links are only active in certain file formats when downloaded from Canva. For clickable links, you'll need to download your design as a PDF (Standard or Print) or use a shareable link/website option if available for interactive viewing. Image formats like PNG or JPG do not support active hyperlinks.

Here's a quick overview of link types and their common uses:

Link Type	Purpose	Example Use Cases
External URL	Directs users to a website outside Canva.	Product pages, social media profiles, blog posts, contact forms.
Internal Page	Directs users to another page within the design.	Interactive presentations, e-books, multi-page reports.

For more detailed information on adding links, you can refer to Canva's official help resources.