Make An Envelope Animation Digital Invitation Video in Canva | Step by Step, by Studio Bressi on YouTube. 10 min 39 s.
- Video length
- 10 min 39 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Open Canva and click Create a design, then choose Video, or set a custom size of 1080 x 1920 px for phone viewing. Use 1920 x 1080 px if you plan to email or post it on YouTube.
Pick a video template that suits your style, or start from a blank page and set your background colour to a soft neutral tone.
Open the Elements tab and search for envelope. Add a flat envelope shape, then add a rectangle or card shape sized to fit inside it.
Type your names, date and venue on the card, and add a short line like Save the Date on the envelope front. Keep the wording to a few words.
Right-click the card and choose Layer, then Send backward so the card sits behind the envelope flap. Duplicate the page to make the next frame.
On the second page, move the card upward so it slides out of the envelope. Line up the envelope in the same spot on both pages so the motion looks smooth.
Select the card on page two, click Animate, and choose an entrance style such as Ascend or Pan. Set the animation speed to slow for an elegant feel.
Click any page thumbnail and set the page duration to about 3 to 5 seconds so the reveal has time to read.
Add music by opening the Audio tab and dragging a track onto the timeline. Trim it so it ends with the video.
Press play to preview, then click Share, Download, and choose MP4 Video with the highest quality. Save the file to your device.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the whole video under 20 seconds so it stays small enough to send by text message.
Use large text and only two fonts so your details stay readable on a phone screen.
Match the fonts and colours to your printed invitations for a consistent look.
Preview on your own phone before sending, since timing feels different on a small screen.
Questions
Can I send a Canva video by text message?
Yes. Export it as an MP4 and attach it to your message. Keep it short and under 1080p so the file stays within carrier size limits.
Do I need Canva Pro for this?
No. A free account covers the basics, but some templates, elements and audio tracks are marked Pro and need a paid plan to download without watermarks.
Can I edit the video after I send it?
Yes, your Canva design stays saved. Change the date or wording, download a new MP4, and send the updated version to anyone who needs it.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
