--- title: 'Canva + OpenClip Integration | Video Repurposing - OpenClip' description: "Connect Canva and OpenClip to design stunning short-form video assets. Export AI-clipped content and enhance it with Canva's creative tools." canonical: 'https://openclip.app/integrations/canva' markdown: 'https://openclip.app/integrations/canva.md' --- Design & Repurpose # Canva + OpenClip: Design-Ready Short-Form Clips Use OpenClip to extract viral moments from long videos, then bring your clips into Canva to add branded overlays, thumbnails, and graphics before publishing. Canva Design & Creative ## Prerequisites - An active OpenClip account (Starter, Pro, or Business plan) - A Canva account (free or Canva Pro) - Long-form source video uploaded to OpenClip - Downloaded MP4 clips from OpenClip's export feature ## Setup Steps 1 ### Generate Your Clips in OpenClip Upload your long-form video to OpenClip. Let the AI detect viral moments and export your short-form clips in the format you need — vertical (9:16) for Reels and Shorts, for Instagram. 2 ### Download the Exported Clips Once processing is complete, download your AI-captioned clips as MP4 files from the OpenClip dashboard. These clips come ready with word-level captions baked in. 3 ### Open Canva and Create a Video Project Log into Canva and start a new project matching your clip's aspect ratio — use the 'Short Video' template for 9:16, or a custom 1080x1080 canvas for vertical format. 4 ### Upload Your OpenClip Export to Canva In Canva, navigate to Uploads and drag your downloaded MP4 into the panel. Add it to your canvas as the base video layer. 5 ### Add Branded Elements and Graphics Layer Canva's design elements — logos, lower-thirds, animated text, brand colors, or outro screens — on top of your clip to create a polished, on-brand final asset. 6 ### Export and Publish Export your finished video from Canva as an MP4 and publish it directly to TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or any platform of your choice. ## Features ### AI Clip Extraction OpenClip's AI-powered engine scores every segment of your long video for hook strength, narrative completeness, and viral potential — handing you the best moments ready for design. ### Caption-Ready Exports Every clip exported from OpenClip already includes word-level AI captions in your chosen style preset, so you don't need to add subtitles manually inside Canva. ### Vertical Short-Form Compatibility OpenClip exports in 9:16 vertical — all of which map directly to Canva's video canvas presets for Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn. ### Brand Overlay in Canva Once your clip is in Canva, add logos, branded lower-thirds, color-matched backgrounds, and animated intros to ensure every short-form post reflects your visual identity. ### Thumbnail Creation Use Canva's design tools to create eye-catching custom thumbnails for your YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels covers using frames from your exported OpenClip video. ### Batch Clip Workflow OpenClip processes multiple videos at once, yielding 5–15 clip candidates per upload. Batch your exports and bring multiple clips into Canva in a single design session. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Does OpenClip integrate directly with Canva? OpenClip and Canva don't have a native API integration, but they work seamlessly together as part of a manual workflow. You export your clips from OpenClip as MP4 files, then upload them directly into Canva's video editor to add branding, graphics, and design elements. ### Will my OpenClip captions still show in Canva? Yes. When you export a clip from OpenClip with captions enabled, the captions are burned into the video file. When you import that MP4 into Canva, the captions will be visible as part of the video — no re-captioning needed. ### What video formats does Canva accept from OpenClip? Canva supports MP4 video uploads, which is the standard export format from OpenClip. Ensure your clip is exported in the correct aspect ratio before uploading to Canva to avoid letterboxing. ### Can I create YouTube Shorts thumbnails using this workflow? Absolutely. Export your clip from OpenClip, upload it to Canva, and use Canva's screenshot or image tools to pull a frame for your thumbnail. You can then design a fully branded thumbnail in the same Canva project. ### Which Canva plan do I need for video editing? Canva's free plan supports basic video uploads and editing. Canva Pro unlocks additional features like background remover, premium templates, and brand kits — useful for teams with strict brand guidelines. ### Who is this workflow best suited for? This workflow is ideal for content creators, social media managers, and marketing agencies who want to combine OpenClip's AI-powered clip detection with Canva's visual design capabilities to produce polished, on-brand short-form videos at scale. ## Turn Long Videos into Design-Ready Clips Start with OpenClip to extract your best moments, then bring them into Canva for a professional finish. No manual editing required. [Get Started Free](https://openclip.app/register) ## Related Pages ### Integrations [Export Clips to Facebook | OpenClip Integration](/integrations/facebook) [Export Video Clips for Pinterest](/integrations/pinterest) [Mailchimp & OpenClip Integration | Video Repurposing](/integrations/mailchimp) [TikTok Integration for OpenClip | Export Viral Clips](/integrations/tiktok) ### Glossary [Aspect Ratio for Video Explained | OpenClip Glossary](/learn/aspect-ratio) [Caption Styling for Video: Fonts, Colors & More](/learn/caption-styling) [Video Repurposing Explained | OpenClip Glossary](/learn/video-repurposing) [Caption Presets Explained | OpenClip Glossary](/learn/caption-presets) [Short-Form Content Explained | OpenClip Glossary](/learn/short-form-content) [Thumbnail Generation for Videos | OpenClip Glossary](/learn/thumbnail-generation) ### Who It's For [OpenClip for Ecommerce Brands | AI Product Video Marketing](/for/ecommerce-brands) [OpenClip for Course Creators | AI Video Repurposing](/for/course-creators) [OpenClip for Marketing Teams | AI Video Repurposing](/for/marketing-teams) [OpenClip for Social Media Managers | AI Video Repurposing](/for/social-media-managers) ### Templates [Instagram Reels Template | Ready-to-Use Vertical Video Format](/templates/instagram-reels-template) [TikTok Caption Template | AI Auto-Captions for Viral Videos](/templates/tiktok-caption-template) [LinkedIn Video Template | Professional Square & Horizontal Format](/templates/linkedin-video-template) [Vertical Video Template for TikTok, Reels & Shorts](/templates/vertical-video-template) [Text Overlay Template for Short Clips](/templates/text-overlay-template) [YouTube Shorts Template | OpenClip AI Video Repurposing](/templates/youtube-shorts-template) ### Examples [Turn Course Videos into Promo Clips](/examples/course-to-promo-clips) [Interview to Highlights | AI Video Editing](/examples/interview-to-highlights) [YouTube Channel Trailer Clips](/examples/youtube-channel-trailer) [Turn Podcasts into Viral Clips](/examples/podcast-to-clips) [Turn Webinars Into Social Posts | OpenClip AI Video Editor](/examples/webinar-to-social-posts) ### Guides [Instagram Reels Optimization Guide](/guides/instagram-reels-optimization)