How to set up a PNG template in Canva

Introduction

This article uses Standard Poker Card as an example to demonstrate the use of Launch Lab’s pixel template in Canva. By applying these general steps, you will be able to prepare PNG files for other Launch Lab components at their required pixel dimensions.

Configure your component in Launch Lab and download its template files:

Download template

In the downloaded zip archive folder, you will find a .png template for your component. If you right click this file, you will see the pixel dimension of this file. In the case of 63.5mm x 88.9mm Imperial Poker cards, the pixel dimension (inclusive of bleed area) is 820px x 1120px.

This dimension is also shown in the instruction PDF for the component:

Setting up the template in Canva

1. Click on “Create design” in Canva

2. Select “Import File” from the menu

3. Import the PNG template

4. Click on “Use in new design” and select “Custom Size”

5. The pixel dimension of the PNG template is automatically displayed. If not, enter the pixel dimensions.

6. Click create new design

Note that the pixel dimensions of the PNG template is shown on the screen.

Now you have properly set up your template in Canva!

Preparing your art

Click on “Position” and select “Layer”.

The top layer is your template layer. Use this to help you position your art elements, but remove this layer before downloading the art.

You may add your art in any layer other than the template layer. Add additional layers as you need.

For illustrative purpose, a burger clip art on a lime background is used to represent the card art.

When you are happy with your art, delete the template layer.

Go to “File” and select “Download” from the menu.

Select Download and this PNG should be ready to go!