The short answer is no. You can’t remove the background from an image using the free version of Canva, but you can do so using the free trial of the Canva Pro version. However, there are some limitations to consider.
For example, with the free version, you can only use a limited number of tools and filters to edit your image. If you need more advanced features, you’ll need to upgrade to Canva Pro.
That said, if you just need to quickly remove the background from an image (perhaps for a Facebook cover photo or Twitter header), the free trial version of Canva Pro will do the trick.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to remove the background from an image in Canva:
1. Open Canva and sign in. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one for free and in order to use the background remover, you need to sign up for the free trial of the Canva Pro version.
2. Click on the “Create a design” button. This will open up the design editor.
3. Upload your image. Select the “Uploads” tab and click on the “Upload files” button. Then choose the image you want to upload from your computer.
4. Open the “Effects” panel. To do this, select the uploaded image in your canvas and click on the “Edit photo” option at the top menu. This will open up the Effects panel where you can find the Background Remover tool.
5. Select the “BG Remover” tool. To remove the background of your image, select the “BG Remover” tool from the Tools section of the Effects panel and wait for the background removal process to be finished.
6. Configure the Background Remover tool settings. You can configure the BG Remover tool by clicking on the settings icon on the tool itself and you will be redirected to another page. In the Background Remover tool settings, you can use the Eraser tool to erase other parts of the image that you want to be removed, and the Restore tool to restore parts of the image that you want to be shown. Simply use your mouse to click and drag around the areas of the image that you want to erase or keep.
7. (Optional) Add a new background. If you want to add a new background behind your image, click on the “Elements” tab and choose from Canva’s library of backgrounds or upload your own. You can also adjust the transparency of your background by dragging the “Transparency” slider.
8. (Optional) Add filters or effects. To give your image a bit more personality, you can add text, shapes, and stickers. Then, click on the “Effects” option and experiment with Canva’s photo filters and effects.
9. (Optional) Download or share your image. When you’re happy with your design, click on the “Share” button at the upper right corner of your canvas and select “Download” to save your image to your computer. You can also share your image directly to social media or via email by selecting the “Share on social” option from the menu.
So, can you remove backgrounds with Canva Free?
No, but you can do it using the free trial of the Canva Pro version. With the free version, you can only use a limited number of tools and filters, and if you need more advanced features, you’ll need to upgrade to Canva Pro.
