Importing from URLs
Turn any webpage into visual content automatically
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Have a published article, product page, or documentation online? Just paste the URL and let Canvora extract the content automatically.
How It Works
- Click New Generation
- Select the From URL input tab
- Paste your webpage URL
- Click Continue
- Select your output formats, brand, and style
- Click Generate Visuals
What Gets Extracted
When you import a URL, Canvora automatically identifies:
- Main content - The article body, excluding navigation and ads
- Headlines - Key section headers
- Statistics - Numbers and data points
- Quotes - Quotable phrases and callouts
- Key points - Main takeaways and bullet lists
- Images - Referenced images (optional use)
Supported Content Types
Landing Pages
Extract key value propositions, features, and benefits from product and service pages. For a complete visual kit with section-specific visuals (hero banners, feature graphics, testimonial cards, stats, CTAs), use the dedicated Landing Page Kit feature.
Documentation & Help Centers
Transform published documentation, knowledge bases, and help articles into visual guides and tutorials.
Articles & Written Content
Works with any published written content—company updates, thought leadership, research summaries, and more.
Product Pages
Pull product descriptions, features, and specifications to create marketing materials.
News & Press Releases
Turn announcements into shareable graphics and summary cards.
Best Practices
Use Public URLs
The URL must be publicly accessible. Canvora cannot access:
- Password-protected pages
- Paywalled content
- Private/draft posts
- Localhost URLs
Clean URLs Work Best
Some URLs work better than others:
Works well:
https://yourblog.com/productivity-tipshttps://medium.com/@author/article-title
May have issues:
- URLs with excessive tracking parameters
- AMP or cached versions
URL Import vs Manual Entry
| Feature | URL Import | Manual Text |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Faster for published content | Better for unpublished content |
| Accuracy | Depends on page structure | Full control |
| Best for | Existing web content | New or custom content |
Troubleshooting
"Could not extract content"
This usually means:
- The page requires login
- URL is malformed or inaccessible
Solution: Copy and paste the text manually using Text Input.
"Content looks incomplete"
Some websites have complex structures that make extraction difficult.
Solution: Copy the content from the webpage manually and use Text Input instead.
"Wrong content extracted"
The page may have multiple content areas or dynamic content.
Solution: Use Text Input to paste only the content you want to visualize.
Pro Tips
Combine with Brand Kit
URL-imported content works seamlessly with Brand Kits. Your colors, fonts, and logo are applied automatically.
Next: Learn about Uploading Documents for offline content.