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Make discovered files editable in Canva

Move a supported document from browser discovery into Canva for a focused review or redesign.

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

A document found during browser research often needs to be opened, downloaded, and imported manually before anyone can work with it.

  • Start a Canva import from a file URL supplied by the webhook.
  • Turn supported documents into editable Canva designs.
  • Get a report that points to the import outcome.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Airtop and Canva once in the Notis portal.
  • 2Create a Notis automation for supported file imports.
  • 3Tell Notis to import the file referenced in the webhook as a Canva design and report the job outcome.
  • 4Choose the webhook trigger and where run reports should go.
  • 5Test with one real supported document or design file.

Questions about this workflow

What files can be imported?

The listed Canva import action supports documents such as PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, plus design files such as PSD and AI. Canva processes the import asynchronously.

Will every page or element import perfectly?

The action creates an editable Canva design from a supported file, but the result can vary by file. Review the imported design.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

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

Airtop 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.

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

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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