How to Record Yourself in Canva (Talking Head)
In this Canva tutorial, you’ll learn how to record yourself using Canva’s built-in talking head and screen recording feature. This is perfect for creating tutorials, presentations, or YouTube videos without needing extra software.
👉 Here’s what you’ll learn step by step:
➡️ How to go to the Uploads tab and click Record Yourself.
➡️ How to select Record a Talking Head.
➡️ How to open Settings in the top right corner.
➡️ How to choose between recording camera only, screen only, or camera + screen.
➡️ How to select your camera and microphone settings.
➡️ How to choose what to record — a tab, window, or full screen.
➡️ How to click Share and start recording.
➡️ How Canva uses a countdown timer before recording begins.
➡️ How to pause, continue, or stop recording.
➡️ How to delete and re-record if needed.
➡️ How to click Save and Exit when finished.
➡️ How your recording automatically uploads to Canva.
➡️ How to find your video under the Videos section.
➡️ How to edit both video and voiceover tracks together using Shift.
➡️ How to trim, split, and remove unwanted parts of your recording.
This feature is incredibly useful for creating tutorials, walkthroughs, and educational content. You can record your screen while showing your face, making your videos more engaging and professional.
Once your recording is uploaded, Canva lets you edit everything in one place — including cutting clips, adjusting audio, and refining your content.
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By the end of this tutorial, you’ll know how to record yourself in Canva and edit your video — helping you create high-quality content with ease.