# 6 Canva Apps for Marketing Your Business Sukhpal Saini 5 March 2026 8 min read Most people who use Canva regularly have barely scratched the surface of what it can actually do. The design side? Sorted. Templates, fonts, brand colours: that part's become second nature. But the Canva App Marketplace is where things get genuinely interesting, especially for business owners who want their content to do more than just look good. The right apps turn Canva from a design tool into something closer to a marketing hub. You can build your content, connect it to your email platform, push it straight to your Shopify store, and run it as a LinkedIn ad, all without leaving your workspace. These six apps are worth knowing about. --- ## At a Glance 1. [**Carousel Studio**](https://www.canva.com/apps/?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io): Create scroll-stopping carousel content for social media in under a minute 2. [**LinkedIn Ads**](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAGfhDYuT_s/linkedin-ads?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io): Build LinkedIn ad creatives in Canva and publish them directly to your ads library 3. [**Shopify Connect**](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAFsTOSHvqA/shopify-connect?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io): Pull your Shopify product catalogue into Canva and push designs straight back to your store 4. [**Design Buddy**](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAGpNJXnZ9A/design-buddy?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io): Get real-time AI feedback on your designs so everything you publish looks its best 5. [**Klaviyo**](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAGJE-oMX8s/klaviyo?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io): Connect your Canva designs to your Klaviyo email and SMS campaigns in a few clicks 6. [**Gen Logo**](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAGZswENcLI/gen-logo?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io): Generate a professional logo from a simple description, no designer required --- ## 1. Carousel Studio Carousel posts are one of the best-performing content formats on Instagram and LinkedIn right now. They get more saves, more shares, and more swipes than static images, and for business owners building an audience, that engagement compounds over time. The catch has always been that they take a while to make. Designing slide after slide, keeping the copy tight, making sure the whole thing looks cohesive... it's a lot. [Carousel Studio](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAF7TLHCJVk/carousel-studio?q=Carousel+Studio&ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io) solves exactly that. It's a third-party app integrated within the [Canva App Marketplace](https://www.canva.com/apps/?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io), so it works right inside your existing Canva workflow. Type in your topic, choose a tone, set the number of slides, and hit generate. The app produces a polished, ready-to-post carousel with layouts, copy, and design all sorted in one go. Your brand preferences get saved for next time, so each carousel gets faster to produce. It also supports video carousels for extra engagement, works in 95+ languages, and comes with premium pre-built themes for when you want a professional finish straight out of the box. **Pricing:** $16/month, or $10/month on the annual plan **What we like about it:** The speed is genuinely hard to beat. From a blank prompt to a fully designed, on-brand carousel in under a minute is a real time-saver for business owners posting consistently. **What we don't like about it:** It's the only paid app on this list, so there's a cost to weigh up. It also requires Canva to use it, so it won't suit anyone working outside that ecosystem. **Find it:** Search "Carousel Studio" in the Canva Apps tab, or [install it here](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAF7TLHCJVk/carousel-studio?q=Carousel+Studio&ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io) --- ## 2. LinkedIn Ads Running paid ads on LinkedIn typically means toggling between platforms, reformatting assets, and hoping everything looks right once it's live. The [LinkedIn Ads Canva app](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAGfhDYuT_s/linkedin-ads?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io) cuts that process down considerably. It gives you access to standardized LinkedIn ad templates built to the right specs, so you're designing with the correct dimensions and formats from the start. Once your creative is ready, you can publish it directly to your LinkedIn Ads media library without downloading, uploading, or switching tabs. **Pricing:** Free **What we like about it:** It removes the reformatting step entirely. The templates are already sized correctly for LinkedIn, so what you design is what goes live. **What we don't like about it:** It's purpose-built for LinkedIn only, so it won't help if your paid strategy spans other platforms like Meta or Google. **Find it:** Search "LinkedIn Ads" in the Canva Apps tab, or [find it here](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAGfhDYuT_s/linkedin-ads?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io) --- ## 3. Shopify Connect Product content is one of the most time-consuming parts of running an online store. Getting images, titles, and descriptions out of Shopify, into a design tool, and then back again involves a lot of manual steps that slow everything down. [Shopify Connect](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAFsTOSHvqA/shopify-connect?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io) brings your entire product catalogue directly into Canva. Browse your products, pull in images, titles, and videos, and use them in your designs without downloading a single file. When the design is finished, you can export it straight back to Shopify. **Pricing:** Free **What we like about it:** The two-way sync is the real win here. **What we don't like about it:** It's Shopify-exclusive. WooCommerce, Squarespace Commerce, and other e-commerce platforms aren't supported, so if you're not on Shopify, this one isn't for you. **Find it:** Search "Shopify Connect" in the Canva Apps tab, or [find it here](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAFsTOSHvqA/shopify-connect?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io) --- ## 4. Design Buddy [Design Buddy](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAGpNJXnZ9A/design-buddy?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io) is an AI-powered design reviewer that works inside Canva. It looks at what you've built, flags what could be improved, and walks you through the changes with specific, actionable guidance. **Pricing:** $5/month + tax for the Starter Pack (50 design reviews per month) **What we like about it:** The feedback is specific and actionable, not vague. **What we don't like about it:** The 50 review cap per month on the starter plan is worth being aware of. **Find it:** Search "Design Buddy" in the Canva Apps tab, or [find it here](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAGpNJXnZ9A/design-buddy?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io) --- ## 5. Klaviyo [The Klaviyo Canva app](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAGJE-oMX8s/klaviyo?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io) creates a direct bridge between your two platforms. Design something in Canva and export it straight to your Klaviyo image library, ready to drop into your next campaign, signup form, or SMS message. **Pricing:** Free **What we like about it:** The two-way sync keeps everything consistent. **What we don't like about it:** This one is only useful if Klaviyo is already your email and SMS platform. **Find it:** Search "Klaviyo" in the Canva Apps tab, or [find it here](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAGJE-oMX8s/klaviyo?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io) --- ## 6. Gen Logo [Gen Logo](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAGZswENcLI/gen-logo?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io) sits in a different category. Describe what you're going for (the vibe, the industry, any visual direction you have in mind) and it generates professional logo options based on your input. **Pricing:** Free **What we like about it:** The barrier to entry is zero, and the output is noticeably more polished than most free logo generators. **What we don't like about it:** AI-generated logos can start to look similar across different users. **Find it:** Search "Gen Logo" in the Canva Apps tab, or [find it here](https://www.canva.com/your-apps/AAGZswENcLI/gen-logo?ref=carousel-studio.ghost.io) --- ## The Bigger Picture The Canva App Marketplace doesn't get talked about nearly enough. The six apps above cover a lot of ground: social content, paid ads, email marketing, e-commerce, brand identity, and design quality. Used well, they turn Canva from a design tool into something that actively supports how your business grows. Start with whichever one solves your most immediate bottleneck. That's usually the one that'll make the biggest difference fastest. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Are these Canva apps free to use? Most of them are. LinkedIn Ads, Shopify Connect, Klaviyo, and Gen Logo are all completely free. Design Buddy has a Starter Pack at $5/month + tax for 50 design reviews per month. Carousel Studio is the only fully paid app on the list, at $16/month or $10/month on an annual plan. ### Do I need Canva Pro to access the App Marketplace? No. The Canva App Marketplace is available to all Canva users, including those on the free plan. ### How do I find and install apps in Canva? Open any design in Canva, click the Apps tab in the left sidebar, and search for the app by name. ### Which of these apps is best for social media marketing? Carousel Studio is the strongest pick for social media specifically. ### Can I use multiple apps together in the same Canva workflow? Yes, and that's really where the value stacks up. You could use Carousel Studio to create your content, Design Buddy to review it before publishing, and then Klaviyo to pull the finished asset into your next email campaign, all without leaving Canva.