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How to Delete or Recover a Design in Canva

How to Delete or Recover a Design in Canva

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Great graphic design is powered by great graphic design knowledge. But even on a platform as user-friendly as Canva, it can be hard to figure out how to perform every minute task. In this tutorial, our team of design experts will cover how to delete or recover a design in Canva!

Steps to Delete Canva Design (or, To Recover Canva Design)

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Step 1. Click Three Dot Icon Next to Any Canva Image or Design

Click on the three dots on any image you want to delete on the Canva homepage. Click on the ‘Move to Trash’ option.

How to Delete or Recover a Design in Canva Step 1

Step 2. Permanently Delete Canva Image or Design

Go to the ‘Trash’ option and click on the three dots again. Click on the ‘Delete Permanently’ option.

How to Delete or Recover a Design in Canva Step 2

3. Restore Image

If you want to restore that image, you can follow a similar path and click on the ‘Restore’ option.

How to Delete or Recover a Design in Canva Step 3

I hope you found this guide on how to delete or recover a design in Canva, useful! Be sure to check out our blog for more article covering the essential tips, tricks, and advice for Canva! Also, if you haven’t already tried CanvaPro, you can try it for free for 30 days!