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How to uninstall Canva from your PC

You can find below detailed information on how to remove Canva for Windows. It was developed for Windows by Canva Pty Ltd. You can find out more on Canva Pty Ltd or check for application updates here. The application is usually located in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva folder (same installation drive as Windows). You can remove Canva by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\Uninstall Canva.exe. Note that you might get a notification for admin rights. Canva.exe is the Canva's main executable file and it takes about 156.05 MB (163626640 bytes) on disk.

Canva is comprised of the following executables which take 156.71 MB (164324448 bytes) on disk:

  • Canva.exe (156.05 MB)
  • Uninstall Canva.exe (554.31 KB)
  • elevate.exe (127.14 KB)


This page is about Canva version 1.73.0 alone. You can find below info on other versions of Canva:

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Some files and registry entries are frequently left behind when you uninstall Canva.

Directories found on disk:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\canva-updater
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva

Files remaining:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\canva-updater\installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\canva-updater\pending\Canva Setup 1.73.0.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\canva-updater\pending\update-info.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000004.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000005.ldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000004.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000005.ldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.canva.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\com_canva_CanvaDesktop
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\Canva.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\chrome_100_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\chrome_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\ffmpeg.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\icudtl.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\libEGL.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\libGLESv2.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\LICENSE.electron.txt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\LICENSES.chromium.html
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\af.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\am.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\ar.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\bg.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\bn.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\ca.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\cs.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\da.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\de.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\el.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\en-GB.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\en-US.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\es.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\es-419.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\et.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\fa.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\fi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\fil.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\fr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\gu.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\he.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\hi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\hr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\hu.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\id.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\it.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\ja.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\kn.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\ko.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\lt.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\lv.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\ml.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\mr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\ms.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\nb.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\nl.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\pl.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\pt-BR.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\pt-PT.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\ro.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\ru.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\sk.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\sl.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\sr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\sv.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\sw.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\ta.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\te.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\th.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\tr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\uk.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\ur.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\vi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\zh-CN.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\locales\zh-TW.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\resources.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\resources\app.asar
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\resources\app-update.yml
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\resources\elevate.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\snapshot_blob.bin
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\Uninstall Canva.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\v8_context_snapshot.bin
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\vk_swiftshader.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\vk_swiftshader_icd.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\vulkan-1.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Canva\app-state.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Canva\Cache\Cache_Data\data_0
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Canva\Cache\Cache_Data\data_1
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Canva\Cache\Cache_Data\data_2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Canva\Cache\Cache_Data\data_3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Canva\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000004
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Canva\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000006
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Canva\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000007
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Canva\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00001a

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be uninstalled; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\canva
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\3d0ba22d-e02b-5c6d-93a1-4e2a9af9c1f2
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RADAR\HeapLeakDetection\DiagnosedApplications\Canva.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RADAR\HeapLeakDetection\DiagnosedApplications\Join Browser Group Canva Pro.exe

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\Canva.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\Canva.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-64673579-103875898-2366882881-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\Canva\Canva.exe


How to delete Canva with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Canva is an application offered by Canva Pty Ltd. Some users try to erase this program. This is easier said than done because uninstalling this manually requires some skill regarding PCs. One of the best EASY action to erase Canva is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and all around utility to optimize your system.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful program.

3. Click on the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the applications existing on the PC will be made available to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Canva or simply click the Search feature and type in "Canva". If it is installed on your PC the Canva application will be found very quickly. Notice that after you click Canva in the list of applications, the following information regarding the application is available to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding Canva, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the app you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Canva.
Uninstall Canva


8. After uninstalling Canva, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong Canva that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Canva using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your system.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Canva by Canva Pty Ltd from your computer, we are not saying that Canva by Canva Pty Ltd is not a good application for your PC. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Canva supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2023-08-28 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2023-08-28 09:13:35.913