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How to connect Canva and OCR Space
Create a New Scenario to Connect Canva and OCR Space
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.
Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Canva, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Canva or OCR Space will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Canva or OCR Space, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.
Add the Canva Node
Select the Canva node from the app selection panel on the right.
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Add the OCR Space Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Canva node, select OCR Space from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within OCR Space.
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Authenticate OCR Space
Now, click the OCR Space node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your OCR Space settings. Authentication allows you to use OCR Space through Latenode.
Configure the Canva and OCR Space Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Canva and OCR Space Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.
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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Canva, OCR Space, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Canva and OCR Space integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Canva and OCR Space (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Canva and OCR Space
Canva + OCR Space + Google Sheets: When a new image is uploaded to Canva, OCR Space extracts the text from the image. The extracted text is then added as a new row in a Google Sheet for analysis.
OCR Space + Canva + Slack: When OCR Space converts an image to text, Canva creates a design using the extracted text, and then sends the design as a message to a Slack channel.
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About Canva
Automate content creation with Canva in Latenode. Generate designs on demand, populated with data from your databases or triggered by events. Forget manual updates; connect Canva to your workflows for dynamic marketing materials, reports, or social media content. Latenode's visual editor and flexible nodes simplify design automation.
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About OCR Space
Need to extract text from images or PDFs? Use OCR Space in Latenode to automatically process documents and integrate the data into your workflows. Automate invoice processing, data entry, or compliance checks. Latenode adds flexible logic, file parsing, and destinations to your OCR results, scaling beyond single-document processing.
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FAQ Canva and OCR Space
How can I connect my Canva account to OCR Space using Latenode?
To connect your Canva account to OCR Space on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Canva and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Canva and OCR Space accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically extract text from Canva designs?
Yes, you can! Latenode lets you automate text extraction from Canva designs via OCR Space, then use it in other apps. This streamlines content repurposing with advanced logic.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Canva with OCR Space?
Integrating Canva with OCR Space allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically extracting text from Canva design images.
- Populating databases with text extracted from visuals.
- Creating searchable archives of Canva design content.
- Dynamically updating Canva designs based on OCR data.
- Triggering alerts when text is identified in designs.
Can I use JavaScript to enhance Canva data processing?
Yes! Latenode's JavaScript blocks let you manipulate Canva data before or after OCR, adding custom logic beyond simple integrations.
Are there any limitations to the Canva and OCR Space integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- OCR Space has rate limits on the number of requests.
- Complex Canva designs might require more processing time.
- Handwritten text recognition accuracy varies.
