Get ready to transform how artwork is created, customised, and ordered!
We are excited to announce that Canva is coming directly to Realhub as a powered, first-class Artwork Builder alongside our existing native builder option.
This major initiative bridges brand-level design governance with agency campaign execution. Brand networks can now leverage their centralized Canva Enterprise Brand Kits while agency teams enjoy automated property data autofill and seamless 1-click print ordering.
đź’ˇ What We Are Doing & Why
What We Are Doing
Using Auth0 and Canva’s Connect API & Data Connector, Realhub will allow brand users to sync Canva brand templates into Realhub, automatically populate them with live property campaign details, and attach finished designs directly to Realhub orders for provider approval and print fulfilment.
Why We Are Doing It
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Drive Design Freedom & Efficiency: Canva is the world's most popular design tool. Agencies want the flexibility and familiarity of Canva, while brands need strict brand compliance and control.
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Eliminate Manual Data Entry: Realhub automatically injects listing details, agent/agency branding, and high-res property assets directly into Canva templates upon creation - eliminating re-keying errors and copy-pasting.
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Unified Order & Print Workflow: No more downloading files from Canva and manually re-uploading them into Realhub. Artworks flow straight from Canva into Realhub orders, automatically generating print-ready PDFs, JPGs, and PNGs stored securely in Realhub for provider fulfilment.
✨ Features & Functions Available for Teams
When this initiative launches, teams will gain access to a powerful set of end-to-end capabilities across Realhub and Template Manager:
- Choice of Artwork Builder at Order & Quote Stage
- When creating or quoting artwork within a campaign order, users will see a new "Choose Artwork Builder" modal with options: Canva, Realhub Artwork Builder, Chili*, or Duplicate from Existing.
- Centralised Canva Brand Template Gallery
- Agency users can browse brand-approved Canva templates synced directly from their brand’s Enterprise Brand Kit in Realhub’s Template Selection page.
- Automated Data Autofill (Data Connector)
- Selecting a template auto-populates campaign details (property address, price, headlines, agent name/contact, agency branding) and ordered media assets (photos & floorplans in exact campaign display order).
- In-Context Editing & 1-Click Return
- Clicking a template opens Canva directly. Once edits are complete, users simply exit their Canva window to head back to their campaign order.
- Automated Preview & Multi-Format S3 Storage
- Realhub automatically syncs and generates crisp image previews and stores full high-res PDF, PNG, and JPG files in S3 against the Realhub order item.
- Granular Permissioning (Permissions Modal V2)
- Brand Admins can scope individual Canva templates to specific agencies, services, products, or print providers so agencies only see relevant, up-to-date templates.
- Self-Service Data Mapping
- Brand Admins can map Realhub campaign attributes to custom Canva Data Autofill tags using a self-service Field Mapping tab in Template Manager.
- Live Reporting & Insights
- Track artwork builder adoption across native, Canva, and Chili, monitor active agency connections, and track pending vs. approved Canva orders.
⚙️ Setup & Configuration Requirements
Setting up Canva in Realhub is designed to be centralised and seamless:
For Brand Admins (One-Time Central Setup):
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Connect Brand Account via OAuth: Navigate to the Brand Admin Integrations page in Realhub/Template Manager and authorise your brand’s Canva Enterprise account via standard OAuth. (Note: Integration is set up centrally at the Brand level, so individual agencies don't need to configure API keys or tokens!)
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Sync Canva Templates: In Template Manager, click Sync Canva Brand Templates to pull in approved templates from your Canva Brand Kit.
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Map Data Attributes: Use the Field Mapping tab in Template Manager to confirm how campaign, agent, and property attributes map to your Canva Data Autofill codes.
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Set Permissions: Open the Permissions Modal to assign template visibility to specific agencies, providers, services, and products.
For Agencies & Account Managers:
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Zero Technical Configuration! Agency users simply select Canva when creating artwork against an order, log into their existing Canva account when prompted, and start designing immediately. (Agency account will need to be associated with the brand’s corporate Canva account)
đź’¬ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Will clients need their own account with Canva?
A: Yes. Realhub allows brand users and agency team members to connect to their existing Canva account (or Enterprise Canva Brand Kit) when creating and customising artworks. Realhub does not sell, or hold any Canva accounts.
Q: Who builds the Canva templates?
A: Templates are created and maintained directly by the brand (or their designated marketing/design team) inside Canva within the brand's Enterprise Brand Kit.
Q: How do I make templates display in agencies to use against orders?
A: In Template Manager, Brand Admins use the Permissions Modal to assign templates to specific agencies, products, services, or print providers. Once permissioned, the templates automatically appear on the Realhub Template Selection page when creating an order.
Q: How do I set up Data Autofill in Canva?
A: Realhub sends full campaign, agency, agent, and media asset payloads to Canva. Brand Admins can use Canva's Data Connector intent on template elements and align attributes via the self-service Field Mapping tab in Template Manager.
Q: My brand already has Data Autofill codes configured on my templates, can I use those codes?
A: Yes! Realhub supports standard property payload attributes. You can verify and map your existing template codes directly using the Field Mapping tool in Template Manager.
Q: How do I make a Canva template not show in agencies when the branding is out of date?
A: Brand Admins can adjust the template’s permissions in Template Manager, unassign the agency/service, bulk update template status, or unlink/remove the template. Once unlinked or restricted, it will immediately disappear from agency order selection screens.
🙋 Want Early Access? Join the Beta Testing Program!
We are rolling out Phase 2 of Canva integration and are looking for brand partners and key agency accounts to participate in early beta testing!
Why join the Beta?
- Get early access to Canva artwork creation in Realhub before official launch.
- Provide direct feedback to shape feature refinements and data mapping tools.
- Receive dedicated onboarding support for your Brand Kit setup and template permissions.
