The workflow JSON
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{
"name": "Canva AI Design \u2192 PDF",
"nodes": [
{
"parameters": {},
"id": "start",
"name": "Manual Trigger",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger",
"position": [
240,
300
],
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"parameters": {
"operation": "generateDesign",
"designType": "presentation",
"contentQuery": "=**Presentation Brief**\nTitle: AI-Powered Business Strategy\nTopic: How artificial intelligence is transforming modern business operations\nKey Messages:\n- AI reduces operational costs by 30-40%\n- Machine learning improves decision accuracy\n- Automation frees teams for strategic work\n- Data-driven insights enable competitive advantage\n\n**Narrative Arc**\nStart with the business problem (manual processes, inefficiency), introduce AI as the solution, show real-world success metrics, present implementation roadmap, and close with a clear call to action for digital transformation.\n\n**Slide Plan**\n\nSlide 1 \u2014 \"AI-Powered Business Strategy\"\nGoal: Hook the audience with a bold visual and set expectations\nBullets:\n- Transform your business with intelligent automation\n- Data-driven decisions in real-time\n- Proven ROI across industries\nVisuals: Full-bleed image of futuristic AI dashboard with graphs\nData: Show \"30-40% cost reduction\" as hero stat\nSpeaker Notes: Welcome audience, establish credibility, preview key benefits\nTransition: But first, let's understand the current challenges businesses face\n\nSlide 2 \u2014 \"The Business Challenge\"\nGoal: Establish the problem that AI solves\nBullets:\n- Manual processes consume 60% of employee time\n- Decision delays due to data silos\n- Human error costs $500K-$2M annually\n- Competitive pressure increasing\nVisuals: Split-screen comparison: chaotic manual workflow vs streamlined AI system\nData: Use actual research stats from McKinsey 2024 report\nSpeaker Notes: Reference specific pain points the audience faces\nTransition: This is where AI becomes a game-changer\n\nSlide 3 \u2014 \"How AI Transforms Operations\"\nGoal: Show concrete AI capabilities\nBullets:\n- Process automation (RPA + ML)\n- Predictive analytics for forecasting\n- Natural language processing for customer service\n- Computer vision for quality control\nVisuals: 2\u00d72 matrix showing AI capabilities by business function\nData: Map each bullet to specific ROI percentage\nSpeaker Notes: Provide real customer examples for each capability\nTransition: Let's look at the measurable impact\n\nSlide 4 \u2014 \"Proven Results\"\nGoal: Build credibility with real metrics\nBullets:\n- 35% cost reduction (Company A - Manufacturing)\n- 50% faster decision-making (Company B - Finance)\n- 90% accuracy in predictions (Company C - Retail)\n- 24/7 customer service availability\nVisuals: Clustered bar chart comparing before/after metrics\nData: Use anonymized real client data\nSpeaker Notes: Tell brief success story for each metric\nTransition: Here's your roadmap to achieve similar results\n\nSlide 5 \u2014 \"Implementation Roadmap\"\nGoal: Make AI adoption feel achievable\nBullets:\n- Phase 1 (Months 1-3): Assessment & pilot\n- Phase 2 (Months 4-6): Deployment & training\n- Phase 3 (Months 7-12): Optimization & scaling\n- Ongoing: Continuous improvement\nVisuals: Timeline swimlane diagram with milestones\nData: Show investment per phase and expected ROI timeline\nSpeaker Notes: Address common concerns about complexity and cost\nTransition: Let's take the next step together\n\nSlide 6 \u2014 \"Next Steps\"\nGoal: Clear call to action\nBullets:\n- Schedule a free AI readiness assessment\n- Receive customized ROI projection\n- Join our next implementation workshop\n- Contact: info@yourcompany.com\nVisuals: Clean contact card with QR code\nData: Workshop dates and contact details\nSpeaker Notes: Thank audience, invite questions, provide follow-up resources\nTransition: End with confidence and availability for Q&A"
},
"id": "generate",
"name": "Generate Design with AI",
"type": "n8n-nodes-canva-improved.canvaMcp",
"position": [
440,
300
],
"typeVersion": 1,
"credentials": {
"canvaMcpApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
}
},
{
"parameters": {
"values": {
"string": [
{
"name": "job_id",
"value": "={{ $json.content[0].text.split('job_id: ')[1].split('\\n')[0] }}"
},
{
"name": "candidate_id",
"value": "={{ $json.content[0].text.split('candidate_id: ')[1].split('\\n')[0] }}"
},
{
"name": "preview_url",
"value": "={{ $json.content[0].text.split('preview: ')[1].split('\\n')[0] }}"
}
]
}
},
"id": "extract",
"name": "Extract IDs",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
"position": [
640,
300
],
"typeVersion": 1,
"notes": "Parse the generate-design response to extract job_id and candidate_id"
},
{
"parameters": {
"operation": "createFromCandidate",
"jobId": "={{ $json.job_id }}",
"candidateId": "={{ $json.candidate_id }}"
},
"id": "create",
"name": "Create Design from Candidate",
"type": "n8n-nodes-canva-improved.canvaMcp",
"position": [
840,
300
],
"typeVersion": 1,
"credentials": {
"canvaMcpApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
}
},
{
"parameters": {
"values": {
"string": [
{
"name": "design_id",
"value": "={{ $json.content[0].text.split('design_id: ')[1].split('\\n')[0] }}"
}
]
}
},
"id": "extractDesignId",
"name": "Extract Design ID",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
"position": [
1040,
300
],
"typeVersion": 1,
"notes": "Extract the design_id from the created design"
},
{
"parameters": {
"operation": "exportDesign",
"designId": "={{ $json.design_id }}",
"exportFormat": "pdf",
"exportQuality": "pro",
"paperSize": "a4"
},
"id": "export",
"name": "Export as PDF",
"type": "n8n-nodes-canva-improved.canvaMcp",
"position": [
1240,
300
],
"typeVersion": 1,
"credentials": {
"canvaMcpApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
}
},
{
"parameters": {
"values": {
"string": [
{
"name": "download_url",
"value": "={{ $json.content[0].text.split('url: ')[1].split('\\n')[0] }}"
},
{
"name": "status",
"value": "\u2705 PDF generated successfully!"
}
]
}
},
"id": "result",
"name": "Final Result",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
"position": [
1440,
300
],
"typeVersion": 1,
"notes": "Extract the download URL for the PDF"
}
],
"connections": {
"Manual Trigger": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Generate Design with AI",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Generate Design with AI": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Extract IDs",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Extract IDs": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Create Design from Candidate",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Create Design from Candidate": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Extract Design ID",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Extract Design ID": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Export as PDF",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Export as PDF": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Final Result",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
}
}
Credentials you'll need
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canvaMcpApi
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About this workflow
Canva AI Design → PDF. Uses n8n-nodes-canva-improved. Event-driven trigger; 7 nodes.
Source: https://github.com/0xAF00/n8n-nodes-canva-improved/blob/7334516c75f81db9c3a0ce4433d58455348657f7/examples/ai-design-to-pdf-workflow.json — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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