how to make background transparent in canva

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how to make background transparent in canva

To make a background transparent in Canva, the most straightforward and effective method is by using Canva Pro's built-in Background Remover tool. Here is how it works:

  1. Upload your image to Canva and add it to your design.
  2. Select the image and click "Edit photo" in the top toolbar.
  3. Choose the "BG Remover" tool. Canva will automatically remove the background.
  4. After removal, you can refine the edges using erase and restore brushes.
  5. To download, click "Share" → "Download". Select PNG as the file type and check the box for "Transparent background".
  6. Download your image with the transparent background.

Note: The transparent background feature and the Background Remover tool require a Canva Pro subscription. Free users cannot directly create transparent backgrounds in Canva but can use third-party background removal tools, then upload the transparent PNG back into Canva for further use. Alternatively, if just adjusting transparency of a background layer (not removing it completely), you can select the background and use the transparency slider in the editor toolbar to make it partially or fully transparent. In summary:

  • Canva Pro users: Use the BG Remover + download with "Transparent background" checked.
  • Canva Free users: Remove backgrounds using external tools, then upload the PNG to Canva.
  • For simple transparency slider control on backgrounds, use the transparency option in Canva editor.

This process supports transparent images mainly in PNG format, as JPG does not support transparency.