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Make CMS documents editable in Canva

Send a supported document with a request and let Canva convert it into an editable design.

Trigger

Webhook received

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

Action

Create Design Import Job

Imports a file as a new editable design; the job runs asynchronously.

Why this helps

Repurposing a CMS document for visual editing can mean recreating its content from scratch.

  • Convert supported files into editable designs
  • Reduce manual recreation of existing content
  • Keep document repurposing in one workflow

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Agility CMS and Canva once in Notis.
  • 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
  • 3Tell Notis to import the supported document attached to each request as a Canva design.
  • 4Choose the Notis webhook trigger and select a channel for run reports.
  • 5Test with one supported document and inspect the imported design.

Questions about this workflow

Which files can this action import?

The listed action supports documents such as PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, plus design files such as PSD and AI.

Is the import immediate?

No. Canva runs the import asynchronously and returns a job to track.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Agility cms to Canva. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Agility cms triggers

Canva actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Access user specific brand templates list

Lists brand templates available on eligible plans.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Create canva design with optional asset

Creates a design from a preset, custom dimensions, or an asset.

ActionInstant

Create Asset Upload Job

Starts an asynchronous upload of an image or video to the content library.

ActionInstant

Create comment reply in design

Replies to a comment on a design.

ActionInstant

Create Canva Design Export Job (Deprecated)

Starts an export job for a design; this action is deprecated.

ActionInstant

Create design comment in preview api

Adds a comment thread to a design.

ActionInstant

Delete asset by id

Moves an asset to Trash; existing designs that use it are unaffected.

ActionInstant

Exchange oauth 2 0 access or refresh token

Exchanges an authorization code or refresh token for an access token.

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Agility cms and Canva, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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