Canva has emerged as one of the most popular visual media tools in the
educational sector. It is considered that Canva's educational features might assist
students improve their writing skills, particularly under a student-centered learning
approach. As thus, the objective of this study is to explore the Canva application as a
digital tool integrated into PjBL to improve students' writing abilities. The study used
a qualitative technique using a case study design was conducted at SMK Negeri 2
Banjarmasin. The researcher observed the use of Canva in a PjBL classroom and
interviewed an English teacher. Observations and interviews gave information on how
the Canva application was integrated into PjBL settings, while interview findings and
documentation revealed the extent to which Canva affects students' writing proficiency.
The findings revealed that Canva plays a distinct role in each stage of Project-Based
Learning (PjBL). During the initial planning stage, Canva functions as a resource for
project materials, while in the creating stage, it serves as a medium for designing the
project. Subsequently, during the processing stage, Canva is utilized as a presentation
tool. Therefore, the extent of Canva integration’s effect on students’ writing ability
includes improvement in three writing aspects: content, vocabulary, and grammar.