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Can You Make Overlays in Canva?

Last updated on December 3, 2022 @ 7:31 pm

Yes! You can make overlays in Canva!

Here’s how:

    1. First, sign up for a free account at Canva.com. You’ll need to provide your name, email address, and create a password.

    2. Once you’re logged in, click on the “Create a design” button in the top-left corner of the home screen.

    3. A pop-up window will appear. Select “Use custom dimensions” and enter 1200px by 628px for the width and height, respectively. This is the ideal size for Facebook cover photos.

    4. Next, choose a template. Canva has plenty of pre-made Facebook cover photo templates that you can customize to fit your brand or style.

    5. To add an overlay, first, click on the “Elements” tab in the left-hand sidebar.

    PRO TIP: While Canva does offer a wide range of features for creating graphic designs, it is important to note that it does not currently offer the ability to create overlays. Overlays are a type of graphic that can be placed over an image or video, and are often used to add text or branding to a piece of content. While you can create similar effects in Canva by placing text or shapes over an image or video, it is not currently possible to create an overlay in Canva.

    6. Then, scroll down until you see the “Overlays” section and select the overlay of your choice.

    7. Once you’ve found an overlay you like, click on it and then drag it onto your design.

    8. To edit the overlay, simply click on it and then make any changes using the editing tools that appear in the top toolbar.

    9. To delete an overlay, click on it and then hit the “trash can” icon that appears in the top toolbar.

    10. When you’re finished designing your Facebook cover photo with an overlay, click on the “Download” button in the top-right corner of the screen and select “PNG” from the drop-down menu.

This will ensure that your design looks its best when uploaded to Facebook.

Conclusion:

So there you have it! You can definitely make overlays in Canva – and they’re super easy to create too.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.