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PADS4 Designer provides a broad set of page elements that you combine on the canvas to build presentations. Each element type is optimized for a specific kind of content — text, media, live web data, PDFs, and more — so you can compose engaging signage without leaving Designer.
  • Move — Reposition elements freely on the canvas.
  • Text — The fundamental building block of a presentation. Designer offers a wide range of text options for clear, concise messaging.
  • Date and Time — Add the current date or time to a presentation, with support for multiple time zones and cultures.
  • Media — Play dynamic multimedia content such as images, video, and audio.
  • Adobe PDF — Embed PDF documents so you can share detailed information directly on screen.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint — Import PowerPoint presentations into your PADS4 Designer projects for full compatibility and flexibility.
  • Web element — Embed live web content directly in a presentation for real-time information and dynamic updates.
  • Shape — Use rectangles, circles, arrows, and other shapes as visual accents or to organize content.
  • Line — Connect elements, create borders, or guide the viewer’s attention.
Overview of page elements in the Designer toolbar
  • Canva — Bring Canva designs into your signage workflow. Publish branded content to your screens in a few clicks and keep displays fresh, consistent, and campaign-ready at scale.