How to Create Custom Motion Graphics and Smooth Animations in Canva, by Techavro on YouTube. 1 min 20 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 20 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Open Canva and create a design in a video size: 1920x1080 for YouTube, 1080x1920 for Reels or TikTok. Add the text, shapes and images you want to move.
Click an element, open the Animate panel and pick an entry animation such as Rise, Fade or Pop. Set an exit animation too if the element should leave the screen.
For a custom path, keep the element selected and choose Create an animation, then drag the path points to draw the route you want it to travel.
Adjust the speed slider to set how long the movement takes, then add easing so the motion starts and ends softly instead of snapping.
Open the timeline and drag each layer's bar to set when it starts and how long it stays on screen. Stagger the layers so nothing moves at the same moment.
Press play to preview the whole clip. Fix any overlapping elements or paths that run off the canvas edge.
Click Share, then Download, choose MP4 Video and select 1080p for a clean export. Wait for the file to finish rendering.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep motion paths short and simple; long sweeping routes look messy on small phone screens.
Set entry animations to around 0.3 to 0.5 seconds so the clip feels snappy rather than slow.
Add easing to every custom path, since linear movement looks robotic.
Leave a small gap between layers on the timeline so each animation reads clearly.
Questions
Do I need Canva Pro for custom motion paths?
Some animation controls, including custom motion paths, are limited to Canva Pro. Free accounts can still use the standard one-click entry and exit animations.
How do I export the animation as a video?
Use Share, then Download, and pick MP4 Video. Choose 1080p and let Canva render the file before you close the tab.
Why does my animation look choppy?
Choppy motion usually comes from very short durations or too many elements moving at once. Lengthen the animation slightly, add easing and stagger the layers on the timeline.
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