CalligraphyMaker for Canva: Step-by-Step Hindi Calligraphy Tutorial

Canva is one of the most popular design tools in the world, but it has limited support for Indian calligraphy fonts. The CalliGen app by Studio99 fills this gap — letting you generate Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati calligraphy directly inside your Canva workflow.

Installing the CalliGen App

1. Open Canva and create or open a design
2. Click Apps in the left sidebar
3. Search for "CalliGen" or "Studio99"
4. Click Open to add it to your workspace

Alternatively, visit the CalliGen Canva page for a direct install link.

Generating Your First Calligraphy

Step 1: Open the App Panel

Once installed, click the CalliGen icon in your Apps sidebar. The generation panel opens on the left side of your Canva editor.

Step 2: Enter Your Text

Type your text in the input field. You can type in English — the smart transliteration converts it automatically:

• "shubh diwali" → शुभ दीपावली
• "happy birthday" → हैप्पी बर्थडे (English calligraphy)
• "vivah" → विवाह

Step 3: Choose Language and Fonts

Select your target language (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, or English) and the app generates results in multiple calligraphy fonts simultaneously.

Step 4: Add to Canvas

Click any result to add it directly to your Canva design. The calligraphy is added as an image element that you can:

• Resize and position freely
• Layer with other elements
• Apply Canva's built-in effects

Workflow Tips

Combining with Canva Elements

The best results come from combining CalliGen calligraphy with Canva's design elements:

1. Generate your calligraphy text
2. Add a background template from Canva's library
3. Layer the calligraphy on top
4. Add decorative elements (borders, illustrations)

Batch Generation

Need multiple text elements for a wedding invitation? Generate each line separately:

• Names: "राम & सीता"
• Date: "१५ जनवरी २०२६"
• Venue: "हयात होटल, मुंबई"
• Blessing: "शुभ विवाह"

Export Settings

For print-quality results:

• Use Canva's PDF Print option (300 DPI)
• The CalliGen output scales well because it's generated at high resolution

Free vs. Pro

Feature	Free	Pro
Generations/month	100	Unlimited
Font access	Basic (10)	Full library (50+)
Inkora library	No	Yes
Watermark	Yes	No

Get CalliGen for Canva →