How to Import Designs from Canva, PowerPoint, and Other Tools into Tiled

Overview

Instead of building a microapp from scratch, you can import an existing design directly into Tiled. Each page, slide, or frame from your source design becomes a page in the microapp, giving you a starting point you can then enhance with interactivity, personalization, and animations.

Important: Imported content is a starting point, not a pixel-perfect replica. Complex design elements — gradients, masks, advanced typography, and animations — may not import with full fidelity. Review all imported pages carefully before publishing.

Note: Design tool imports currently create a Builder 1.0 microapp. If you convert that microapp to Builder 2.0 (rather than duplicating it), the Generate Tiles button remains available for any PDF-imported pages.

Supported Formats

Design tool	Supported format	What imports
Canva	Exported PDF	Each design page becomes a microapp page
Google Slides	Shareable URL	Each slide becomes a microapp page, imported directly from the presentation URL
PowerPoint	.pptx	Slides convert page-by-page; text, images, and shapes map to Tiled tiles. Animations and transitions are not carried over.
InDesign	Exported PDF	Export to PDF first, then import page-by-page as image tiles
PDF	.pdf	Each page renders as an image tile at the original aspect ratio. Use Generate Tiles to convert page content, including text, into editable tiles.

Adobe XD and Figma

Adobe XD and Figma files are not supported by this import flow:

• Adobe XD — export your XD project as a PDF, then use the PDF import path above.

• Figma — Figma files are not imported through Import from Design Tool. Use the dedicated Tiled Figma plugin to sync your frames directly as microapp pages. The plugin lets you choose whether the synced microapp is created in Builder 1.0 or Builder 2.0.

How to Import a Design

1. From the creation modal, select Import from Design Tool.

2. Choose your source tool from the options, or drag a file directly to the upload area.

3. If your tool requires an export step (Canva, PowerPoint, InDesign, PDF): follow the in-app instructions to export your design to the correct format, then upload the file.

4. If importing from Google Slides, paste the shareable presentation URL when prompted instead of uploading a file.

5. Review the import preview — each page or slide appears as a thumbnail before the microapp is created.

6. Click Confirm to create the microapp. It opens automatically in the Builder.

7. Review the imported content tile by tile, then add hotspots, interactivity, personalization, and animations as needed.

Privacy & Data Handling

When importing via a Google Slides URL:

• Tiled reads the presentation content at the URL you provide in order to generate the microapp.

• Slide content is transmitted to Tiled over an encrypted connection.

• The retrieved presentation content is not retained by Tiled after the import is complete. Only the resulting microapp content is stored in your Library.

Common Questions

Will my animations and transitions from PowerPoint carry over?

No — PowerPoint animations and transitions are not imported. You can recreate interactive behaviors using Tiled's hotspot, click event, and animation tools after import.

Can I import a Figma file through this flow?

No — Figma isn't imported through Import from Design Tool. Use the dedicated Tiled Figma plugin to sync your frames directly as microapp pages. The plugin lets you choose whether the synced microapp is created in Builder 1.0 or Builder 2.0.

Can I import an Adobe XD file directly?

No — Adobe XD files aren't supported by this import flow. Export your XD project as a PDF, then use the PDF import path.

My imported pages don't look exactly like my original design — is that expected?

Yes — import fidelity varies by design tool and file complexity. Elements like gradients, masks, custom fonts, and advanced typography may not translate exactly. Treat the import as a starting point and refine the layout in the Builder.

InDesign isn't listed as a direct import — how do I import InDesign files?

Export your InDesign document as a PDF first, then use the PDF import path. Each page imports as an image tile.

Is text editable after a PDF import?

PDF pages initially import as image tiles. Click Generate Tiles to convert the page content — including text — into editable tiles you can work with individually in the Builder.

Does design tool import create a Builder 1.0 or Builder 2.0 microapp?

Design tool imports currently create a Builder 1.0 microapp. If you convert that microapp to Builder 2.0 (rather than duplicating it), the Generate Tiles button remains available for any PDF-imported pages.