Switch from Canva to Vitae — Migration in Minutes

Export DOCX from Canva, import to Vitae, fix ATS issues, tailor, and download.

title: Switch from Canva to Vitae in 5 Minutes — Migration Guide (2025) description: "Export DOCX from Canva, import to Vitae, fix ATS issues, tailor to your JD, and download PDF/DOCX/MD. Free for first 20 users." slug: migrate/canva-to-vitae date: 2025-09-18 lastmod: 2025-09-18 author: Vitae Editorial — Resume & ATS Specialists tags: [canva migration, ats resume, import docx] og_title: Switch from Canva to Vitae — Fast Migration og_description: Export → Import → ATS check → Tailor → Download. twitter_card: summary_large_image

Switch from Canva to Vitae in 5 Minutes

TL;DR: Export your Canva resume as DOCX, import to Vitae, convert graphics/columns to text, run ATS checks, paste JD, and export. Free for the first 20 users.

  • Who it’s for: designers who need ATS‑safe submissions.
  • Who it’s not for: heavy graphic layouts you don’t plan to simplify.

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Table of contents

  • Pre‑flight checklist
  • Migration steps
  • Troubleshooting
  • Alternatives
  • FAQ
  • Sources
  • Final verdict

Pre‑flight checklist

Check Action
File type Export DOCX from Canva
Layout Convert two‑columns to single‑column
Bullets Replace icons with text
Headings Standard section names
Dates/Links Normalize dates; verify URLs

5‑step migration

  1. Export from Canva → DOCX
  2. Import to Vitae (Create → Import)
  3. Fix ATS warnings (columns/icons → text)
  4. Paste JD → accept tailored suggestions
  5. Export PDF/DOCX/MD

Troubleshooting

  • PDF import? Use DOCX for best fidelity.
  • Icons vanish? Replace with text bullets.
  • Spacing oddities? Strip extra styles; keep it simple.

Alternatives

  • Jobscan — keyword scanning
  • Rezi / Teal — role‑targeted keywording
  • ResumeGenius / Enhancv / Kickresume — template variety

FAQ

  1. Will Canva designs pass ATS? Only when simplified.
  2. How long does it take in Vitae? Minutes.
  3. Pricing? $1/$3; free first 20 users.
  4. Exports? PDF, DOCX, MD.

Sources

  1. University career centers on ATS‑friendly formats
  2. Forum themes on icon/column parsing issues

Final verdict

Convert Canva visuals to ATS‑safe text in Vitae, tailor to the JD fast, and export confidently at transparent pricing.

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Switch from Canva to Vitae

TL;DR

Design-first resumes often break ATS. Export DOCX, import to Vitae, auto-fix layout pitfalls, tailor to the JD, and export PDF/DOCX/MD. $1/$3 pricing; free for first 20 users.

Mini-checklist

Step Action Done
Export Canva → DOCX ☐
Import Vitae → Import ☐
ATS Resolve warnings ☐
Tailor Apply JD ☐
Download PDF/DOCX/MD ☐

Internal Links

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FAQ

  1. Do images cause issues? Often yes; prefer text.
  2. Is importing hard? No—upload DOCX and map sections.
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CTA

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Switch from Canva to Vitae — Migration in Minutes