Create a Simplebooklet from Canva

Turn any Canva project into a Simplebooklet in just a few steps. Whether you're starting from scratch or using an existing design, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get your content into Simplebooklet and ready to share.

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How to Create a Simplebooklet from Canva

Open your Canva Dashboard.



From the left-hand toolbar, click Apps.



In the search bar, type Simplebooklet and click the first result.



Choose how you want to start:



Use in existing design – Select a design from your Canva projects or shared folders.

Use in new design – Pick a format and Canva template to start fresh.

After selecting a project, you’ll enter the Canva Editor with the Simplebooklet app open in the left toolbar.



The Simplebooklet app has three tabs:

Design – Choose your Page Flip Style and Export your design.



Library – View and update your existing booklets.



Account – Log in or switch your Simplebooklet account.



In the Design tab, scroll to the bottom and click the Connect button.



Click Connect again. This opens a new browser tab where you’ll sign into your Simplebooklet account.



After logging in, you’ll see a success message confirming the connection. Click the Export your design button to return to the Canva editor.



You can also log in using the Account or Library tabs. The process is the same.

Once you're signed in and ready to export, go back to the Design tab and click Export design at the bottom.



Choose your export settings:



File Type: PDF Standard (default)

Flatten PDF (Optional)

Flattening your PDF converts content of the design into a single image per page. It may increase the file size.

Include Notes (Optional)

Notes included with your download will appear under the page thumbnail

Select Pages: Choose specific pages to export.

Click Export. A confirmation will appear that Simplebooklet has received your design.

Click Complete in Simplebooklet. A notification will appear, letting you know a new tab will open. Click Continue.



In the new tab, your design will open in Preview Mode on Simplebooklet.



You've successfully created a Simplebooklet from Canva! Now you can flip through your pages, make any edits, customize the design, or share your booklet as needed.

For more advanced features like updating an existing booklet or inserting QR codes, check out our full article on Using the Simplebooklet Plugin in Canva.

Updated on: 17/04/2025