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On September 25th, 2024, we released v2 of the Apps SDK. To learn what’s new and how to upgrade, see Migration FAQ and Migration guide.

Getting started

Overview Prerequisites Quickstart

API reference

Deprecation policy

Designing apps

App UI Kit Design guidelines Figma resource

Fundamentals

Creating apps Setting up the starter kit Previewing apps Integrating with Canva Configuring permissions Feature support Handling errors Using a backend Testing apps Bundling apps

Platform concepts

Designs Elements Content Suspension

Developing apps

Authenticating users Creating app elements Creating audio tracks Creating images Creating image overlays Creating shapes Creating tables Creating text Creating videos Design editing Embedding rich media Exporting designs Grouping elements Localization Positioning elements Querying content Reading elements Replacing elements Supporting drag and drop Uploading assets Using color selectors Using design IDs Using fonts

Resources

App components App templates

Securing apps

Content Security Policy Cross-Origin Resource Sharing HTTP request verification JSON Web Tokens Security guidelines Shared responsibility model

Monetizing apps

Innovation Fund Payment links

Distributing apps

App review process Submitting apps Submission checklist App listing guidelines Releasing apps Managing team apps Developer verification

In production

Analytics App versioning Deep linking Disabled apps Getting featured

Releasing apps

How to release an app to the public or a team.

After an app successfully passes through the app review process, it can be released. The exact steps and outcome of releasing an app depend on whether it's a public app or a team app.

Public apps

Public apps can be released on-demand to coincide with marketing efforts.

To release a public app:

Navigate to the app via the Developer Portal.
On the Release app page, select Release app.
In the confirmation dialog, select Release app.

The app will immediately become discoverable in the Canva editor but will not become discoverable in the Apps Marketplace⁠(opens in a new tab or window) until it's manually added by a Canva employee, which typically happens within a week.

Team apps

Unlike public apps, team apps do not have a separate release step. When the owner or an administrator of the team approves the app, it immediately becomes available to members of that team. The team can then discover the app via the Canva editor. Team apps are never discoverable in the Apps Marketplace.

To learn more about how team apps are reviewed and released, see Managing team apps.