Turn a Google Doc into a branded Canva infographic
Attach a blog post or guide from Google Drive, ask Claude to create an infographic, and get multiple design options you can open directly in Canva.
- AuthorAnthropic
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- ModelSonnet 4
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Describe the task
You've written a blog post, a how-to guide, or a product tutorial. Now you need a visual version for social media or your website. Instead of opening Canva and starting from scratch, attach the document and let Claude handle the design.
Claude reads your content, identifies the key points, and generates multiple infographic options through the Canva connector—each one ready to customize.
Can you create a branded infographic in Canva from this post?
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Give Claude context
This workflow connects two tools: Google Drive (to read your content) and Canva (to create the design). Both need to be connected in Settings > Connectors before you start.
Required context
Connect Google Drive and Canva from Settings > Connectors. Then attach your document using the + button and selecting "Add from Google Drive."
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Your blog post or guide
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Your blog post or guide
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Optional context
The more specific you are about design preferences—colors, style, format—the closer the first drafts will be to what you want.
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What Claude creates
Claude reads your document, identifies the structure, and generates multiple design options. Each design opens directly in Canva where you can customize.
From Claude
I'll create a branded infographic based on your "5 Steps to Create a Cozy Reading Nook for Fall" guide.
Let me generate some design options through Canva...
Design Options:
Design 1: Clean modern layout with autumn color palette
Design 2: Professional step-by-step layout
Design 3: Branded minimalist approach
Each design features:
- Modern, clean typography with professional hierarchy
- Autumn color palette using the warm colors from your guide (rust, burgundy, mustard, forest green)
- Step-by-step visual flow making it easy to follow
- Branded appearance with consistent styling
- Icons and visual elements representing seating, lighting, textures, and storage
Click any design link to open it in Canva, where you can adjust colors, swap fonts, or add your logo.
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Follow up prompts
Continue the conversation with Claude to refine, expand, or explore further.
Change the format
Same content, different layout—Claude regenerates as a multi-slide design for social platforms.
Can you make this a carousel instead? I need 5 slides for Instagram.
Adjust the styling
Claude adjusts the color palette and regenerates options to match your brand.
Use my brand colors instead: #2D5A4A and #F4E4D8
Repurpose across platforms
Create matching visuals for different channels from the same source content.
Create a matching Pinterest pin and LinkedIn graphic from the same content.
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Tricks, tips, and troubleshooting
Structure your document clearly
Numbered lists, headers, and clear sections translate well to visual layouts. A document with "5 tips" or "3 steps" gives Claude natural design structure to work with.
Google Docs only—not Sheets or Slides
The Google Drive integration currently supports Google Docs. If your content is in a different format, convert it to a Doc first, or paste the text directly into the chat.
Be specific about what you want
"Create an infographic" works, but "Create a vertical infographic with icons for each step, using warm autumn colors" gets you closer on the first try.
You can iterate in Canva or in Claude
For quick tweaks (moving elements, changing a font), edit directly in Canva. For bigger changes (different layout, different format), describe what you want and let Claude regenerate.
Images in your doc won't transfer
Claude extracts text from Google Docs but can't see embedded images. If your visuals are important context, describe them in the prompt or add them manually in Canva.
Ready to try for yourself?
Connect Canva and Google Drive—then attach your next blog post.
