Canva Localization

Required files and assets from the client:

• • Canva design files: Canva design links or exported design files (.PDF, .PNG, .JPG) with access to editable Canva projects
• • Canva account access: Editor access to Canva projects or exported design files for localization
• • Editable graphics: Source files (.PSD, .AI, .SVG) for graphics containing text or requiring localization, if available separately
• • Fonts: Information about fonts used in designs, especially custom fonts, or font access
• • Brand assets: Brand colors, logos, and style guidelines for maintaining visual consistency
• • Reference materials: Style guides, glossaries, terminology databases, and previous translations
• • Graphics inventory: List of graphics that need localization vs. those that are universal
• • Screenshots: Replacement images if screenshots need updating

• • Use Canva's text editing: Leverage Canva's built-in text editing features for efficient text updates
• • Maintain design consistency: Preserve original design aesthetics, colors, and layout while updating text
• • Handle text boxes individually: Update each text box separately, ensuring proper formatting and alignment
• • Test text expansion: Account for text expansion and adjust text box sizes or font sizes as needed
• • Update graphics separately: For graphics with text, export, localize, and re-import or replace in Canva
• • Preserve design elements: Maintain spacing, alignment, and visual hierarchy when updating text
• • Use Canva templates: If using Canva templates, ensure they support target language fonts and characters
• • Check font compatibility: Verify that fonts used support target language characters; replace if necessary
• • Maintain brand guidelines: Follow brand colors, fonts, and style guidelines throughout localization

• • Text expansion: Canva designs may need text box resizing or font adjustments for text expansion in target languages
• • BIDI languages: Right-to-left languages require text direction changes and layout adjustments
• • Graphics with text: Graphics containing text require separate localization workflow; may need recreation if uneditable
• • Font limitations: Canva's font library may have limitations for some languages; custom fonts may be needed
• • Design constraints: Fixed design layouts may limit flexibility for text expansion; some redesign may be necessary
• • Template compatibility: Some Canva templates may not work well with certain languages or text lengths
• • Export quality: Consider export format and resolution requirements for final deliverables
• • Collaboration access: Ensure proper Canva account access and permissions for localization work
• • Version control: Maintain version control when multiple designers work on the same project

1. File Preparation (DTP Prep): Access Canva designs, analyze text boxes and graphics, identify localization requirements (1 hour per 15 text boxes)
2. Text Extraction: Extract text content from all text boxes, maintaining context and design structure
3. Translation: Translate text content using CAT tools, maintaining terminology consistency and following style guides
4. Graphics Localization: Extract text from graphics, translate, and update source graphics or create localized versions (1 hour per 10 editable graphics, 1 hour per 5 uneditable graphics)
5. Desktop Publishing (Round 1): Update text boxes in Canva with translated content, adjust text box sizes for expansion, update graphics, and replace screenshots (15 text boxes/hour for Latin/Asian, 5 for BIDI)
6. Layout Adjustments: Resize text boxes, adjust spacing, update fonts if needed, and ensure proper alignment
7. Design Review: Review overall design consistency, visual hierarchy, and ensure all elements are properly localized
8. Quality Assurance: Review all text, graphics, layout, and ensure design maintains brand consistency
9. Revision 1: Implement client feedback and corrections (30 text boxes/hour for Latin/Asian, 15 for BIDI)
10. Revision 2: Final corrections and refinements (60 text boxes/hour for Latin/Asian, 30 for BIDI)
11. Final Output: Export designs in required formats (.PDF, .PNG, .JPG) at specified resolutions