How to Use Your Free Chivent Canva QR Code Templates

Chivent includes 20 free professionally designed Canva templates for printing QR code displays, table cards, signs, and invitations. These templates are ready to customize with your event's QR code, name, and details — no design skills needed.

Where to Find the Templates

You can access the templates in two ways:

  1. From the website — go to chivent.com/templates to browse all available designs
  2. From your dashboard — after creating an event, "Templates" is available as an option of the menu.

Available Template Types

The template collection covers a range of event types and use cases:

  • Wedding — elegant designs for table cards, welcome signs, and invitation inserts
  • Birthday — fun and colorful layouts for party displays
  • I Spy — interactive game cards where guests are asked to photograph specific moments
  • General event — clean, versatile designs that work for any occasion
  • Sign & display — larger format designs for entrance signs and photo booth areas

Each template includes a placeholder for your QR code and space for your event name and details.

How to Use a Template

Step 1: Choose a Template

Browse the template gallery and click on the design you like ("Templates" in the dashboard). This opens the template in Canva.

Step 2: Open in Canva

You'll be taken to Canva where the template loads in the editor. You can use Canva for free — just sign in with a Google, Facebook, or email account if you don't already have one.

Step 3: Add Your QR Code

  1. First, download your QR code from your Chivent event dashboard (click the QR Code button and then Download)
  2. In Canva, click Uploads in the left sidebar
  3. Upload your downloaded QR code image
  4. Drag it onto the template, replacing the placeholder QR code
  5. Resize and position it to fit the designated area

Step 4: Customize the Details

  • Replace the event name with yours (e.g., "Sarah & Tom's Wedding")
  • Update the date and venue if the template includes those fields
  • Change colors or fonts to match your event's theme — Canva makes this easy with their toolbar
  • Add or remove elements as needed

Step 5: Download and Print

  1. Click Share in the top-right corner of Canva
  2. Select Download
  3. Choose your format:
    • PDF Print — best quality for professional printing
    • PNG — good for home printing or digital sharing
    • PDF Standard — suitable for home printing
  4. Print at your preferred size

Printing Tips

  • Table cards — print on cardstock (200-300 gsm) for a sturdy, professional feel. A4 or Letter size works well for table tent cards
  • Welcome signs — print at A3 or larger. Use a frame or easel for display
  • Invitation inserts — print at A6 or postcard size to include in envelopes
  • Photo booth signs — print at A4 or larger and laminate for durability

Customizing the QR Code Design

For a more polished look, customize your QR code design in Chivent before adding it to the template:

  1. In your event dashboard, click the QR Code button
  2. Click Customize Design
  3. Change colors, dot style, corner style, or add your logo
  4. Download the customized QR code
  5. Use this version in your Canva template instead of the default

A styled QR code that matches your template colors creates a more cohesive design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Canva Pro account? No. All Chivent templates work with the free version of Canva.

Can I edit the templates on my phone? Yes. Canva works on both desktop and mobile. The mobile app is available on iOS and Android.

Can I use these templates for commercial events? Yes. The templates are free to use for any Chivent event, including commercial and corporate events.

What if I need a custom size? In Canva, you can resize the design using Resize (available in Canva Pro) or create a new design at your desired dimensions and copy elements from the template.

Need Help with Canva?

If you run into any issues using the templates or need help with your design, we're happy to assist. Reach out to us at contact@chivent.com and we'll help you get your QR code display looking great.

For questions specific to the Canva editor — like resizing, advanced formatting, or account issues — you can also contact Canva Support directly.

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