How to make poster landscape in canva: A step-by-step guide to creating stunning landscape posters using Canva.

To make your poster landscape in Canva, first open your design or start a new poster project. On the editing canvas, look for the "Resize" button in the upper toolbar if you have a Canva Pro account. Click it, then swap the width and height values (e.g., set width to 42 cm and height to 29.7 cm for an A3 landscape), and click “Resize.” For free users, you won’t see the automatic resize; instead, create a new document with the desired landscape dimensions and copy-paste your elements from your existing design. This approach maintains your poster’s quality while changing its orientation. When approaching layout challenges like switching from portrait to landscape, I always recommend experimenting with white space and rebalancing your design elements horizontally for the most harmonious look—much like how spatial flow is essential in room planner tools to ensure every part of your space feels intentional.

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When converting to landscape, check that all your images, text, and graphical elements are properly aligned. Sometimes what looks good in portrait doesn’t automatically work in a wide format. Use Canva’s alignment and grouping features to reposition key elements, giving your landscape poster a polished and professional finish.

FAQ

Q: Can I change the orientation of a poster in Canva without Pro?

A: You’ll need to manually create a new design with landscape dimensions and copy your content over, as the quick “Resize” feature is only available for Canva Pro users.

Q: What are common landscape dimensions for posters?

A: Common dimensions include 11 x 8.5 inches (US Letter landscape), 17 x 11 inches (Tabloid landscape), or 42 x 29.7 cm (A3 landscape).

Q: Will resizing my poster to landscape affect image quality?

A: As long as you use high-resolution images and vector elements, the quality will remain sharp when you rearrange or resize.

Q: How can I ensure design balance in a landscape poster?

A: Distribute your visual elements evenly across the wider space, and use grids or Canva’s alignment tools to keep everything organized.

Q: Can I save both portrait and landscape versions in Canva?

A: Yes, but you’ll need to duplicate your design and adjust one to landscape orientation before downloading both versions.