As a general rule, Canva’s free version does not allow users to remove the background from an image. However, there are a few workaround methods that users can utilize to get a transparent background.
The first method is to use the “Magic Wand” tool. This can be found in the “Edit” menu, under the “Background” section.
With this tool, you can select the background of an image and delete it. However, this method is not perfect, and sometimes the wand will select parts of the foreground that you want to keep. If this happens, you can use the “Shift” key to deselect those areas.
Another method is to use a layer mask. This tool is found in the “Layers” menu, and it allows you to mask out parts of a layer. To use this tool, first make a duplicate of the layer you want to remove the background from.
Then, add a layer mask to the top layer. With the brush tool, paint over the areas you want to keep transparent. This method is more precise than the magic wand tool, but it can be time-consuming.
The last method is to use a chroma key. This tool is found in the “Effects” menu, and it allows you to remove a specific color from an image. To use this tool, select the color you want to remove and then click “Apply.” This method is perfect for removing solid-color backgrounds, but it will not work if the background is not a solid color.
Can You Remove Background With the Free Version of Canva?
Even though Canva’s free version doesn’t allow users to remove backgrounds directly, there are some workaround methods users can take advantage of:
- The Magic Wand Tool: found in Edit under Background – this selects the background of an image so it can be deleted; however, areas of foreground may also get selected unintentionally.
- Layer Masks: found in Layers – allows certain parts of layers to be masked out; time-consuming but more precise than Magic Wand Tool
- Chroma Key: found in Effects – removes specific colors from an image; perfect for removing solid-color backgrounds
To avoid selecting foreground areas – hold down SHIFT key while clicking on desired area
All three methods require some level of effort but ultimately provide different ways to achieve a transparent background when working within Canva’s free version!
