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How this automation works

When you upload a new photo to a selected Android Photos album, automatically send it to Canva as an image asset. Ideal for designers, marketers, or content creators who want to turn personal or event photography into branded visuals without manual file transfers.

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Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a new photo is taken on your Android device.
TemporaryPublicPhotoURL PublicPhotoURL TakenDate DeviceName
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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action uploads an image asset from a URL
file_url name

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Create your own Canva and Android Photos workflow

Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.

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Any new photo

Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a new photo is taken on your Android device.

New photo taken in area

Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a new photo is taken on your Android device in an area you specify.

New screenshot

Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a new screenshot is taken on your Android device.

Create design

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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action creates a new design

Import design

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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action imports a design file from a URL

Upload asset

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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action uploads an image asset from a URL

Any new photo

Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a new photo is taken on your Android device.

Create design

Pro icon
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action creates a new design

Import design

Pro icon
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action imports a design file from a URL

New photo taken in area

Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a new photo is taken on your Android device in an area you specify.

New screenshot

Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a new screenshot is taken on your Android device.

Upload asset

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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action uploads an image asset from a URL

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About Canva

Canva is a versatile online graphic design platform that empowers anyone to create stunning visuals, from social media posts and presentations to videos and print materials. It offers an intuitive drag-and-drop interface with thousands of customizable templates, photos, and elements, making professional design accessible to all skill levels. Connect Canva to IFTTT to automate content creation workflows, generate new designs from data, or sync your brand assets across various platforms. Unleash your creativity and simplify your design process with powerful integrations.

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About Android Photos

With Photos, you can easily view and organize the photos you take on an Android. This service requires the IFTTT app for Android.

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