> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# App listing guidelines

Learn about what makes a meaningful app listing.

When a public app is [released](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/releasing-apps/) to the world, it gets its own listing. This listing can drive attention and engagement to the app. We have created guidelines to help you craft compelling written content and visual assets, so that you can clearly communicate what your app can do for people, and what problem it will solve.

## How app listings work

Every app gets one listing, even if it offers experiences in more than one place. For example, an app might have a Design Editor inside Canva and a Canva integration on the developer's own platform. Both experiences share the same listing.

You choose what to show and highlight in the listing, as long as it represents what users can do with your app.

When Canva is available on **another platform**, such as Google Workspace, Mailchimp, or **an AI assistant** like ChatGPT, users can reach it from your listing and connect Canva there. These experiences are built for [Canva for your platform](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/rest-apis/) or [Canva for AI assistants](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/mcp/).

## Who creates the listing?

You create your app's listing on the **Release > App listing details** pages in the Developer Portal. This must be done before submitting your app for review. Once your app has been approved for release, you can make further changes by creating a new version of it.

Canva reviews every listing against these guidelines before release.

## Where will the app listing be shown?

The app listing is seen in various places in Canva and the Apps Marketplace.

### Apps Marketplace homepage



<ol style={{ listStyleType: "none", paddingLeft: 0 }}>
  <li>
    <CalloutMarker>A</CalloutMarker> [App
    icon](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/app-listing-guidelines/app-icon/): The visual representation
    of your app in the Apps Marketplace.
  </li>

  <li>
    <CalloutMarker>B</CalloutMarker> [App
    name](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/app-listing-guidelines/written-content/#app-name): The app
    name sets up your brand.
  </li>

  <li>
    <CalloutMarker>C</CalloutMarker> [Short
    description](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/app-listing-guidelines/written-content/#short-description):
    Explains what the app does at a glance.
  </li>
</ol>

### App listing modal



<ol style={{ listStyleType: "none", paddingLeft: 0 }}>
  <li>
    <CalloutMarker>A</CalloutMarker> [Short
    description](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/app-listing-guidelines/written-content/#short-description):
    Explains what the app does at a glance.
  </li>

  <li>
    <CalloutMarker>B</CalloutMarker>{" "}
    [Description](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/app-listing-guidelines/written-content/#description):
    An opportunity to describe your app in more detail.
  </li>

  <li>
    <CalloutMarker>C</CalloutMarker> [Featured
    image](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/app-listing-guidelines/featured-image/): The visual
    representation of the functionality that your app provides.
  </li>

  <li>
    <CalloutMarker>D</CalloutMarker>{" "}
    [Destination](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/app-listing-guidelines/behavior/#destination): Where
    the listing's primary button takes users.
  </li>
</ol>

### App panel

An app panel is where an app appears within a Canva surface, such as the editor's side panel, or the share menu.



<ol style={{ listStyleType: "none", paddingLeft: 0 }}>
  <li>
    <CalloutMarker>A</CalloutMarker> [Featured
    image](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/app-listing-guidelines/featured-image/): The visual
    representation of your app's functionality.
  </li>

  <li>
    <CalloutMarker>B</CalloutMarker> [Short
    description](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/app-listing-guidelines/written-content/#short-description):
    Explains what the app does at a glance.
  </li>

  <li>
    <CalloutMarker>C</CalloutMarker>{" "}
    [Description](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/app-listing-guidelines/written-content/#description):
    An opportunity to describe your app in more detail.
  </li>
</ol>

### App listing in panel



<ol style={{ listStyleType: "none", paddingLeft: 0 }}>
  <li>
    <CalloutMarker>A</CalloutMarker> [App
    icon](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/app-listing-guidelines/app-icon/): The visual representation
    of your app in the Apps Marketplace.
  </li>

  <li>
    <CalloutMarker>B</CalloutMarker> [App
    name](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/app-listing-guidelines/written-content/#app-name): The app
    name sets up your brand.
  </li>
</ol>

## App policy and support links

Your app listing requires several URLs to provide users with support and policy information. For more information, see [App policy and support links](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/app-listing-guidelines/app-urls/).