When you’re working with images in Canva, one of the most common things you’ll need to do is resize them. Whether you’re trying to make an image fit within the dimensions of a specific template, or you’re just trying to reduce the file size so it’s more manageable, knowing how to resize an image in Canva is an essential skill.
Luckily, it’s a pretty simple process. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps of how to resize an image in Canva, both on the desktop app and on the mobile app.
How to Resize an Image in Canva (Desktop):
1. Open Canva and sign in (or create an account if you don’t have one yet). 2. Click on the “Create a design” button. 3. Choose the template you want to use or select “Custom dimensions” if you’re starting from scratch. 4. Find the image you want to resize in the editor and click on it to select it.
5. In the top toolbar, click on the “Resize” button. 6. A pop-up window will appear with different options for resizing your image. Select the option that best fits your needs and click “Apply.” 7. That’s it! Your image will now be resized according to your specifications.
How to Resize an Image in Canva (Mobile):
1. Tap on the “+” icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Find the image you want to resize in the editor and tap on it to select it. In the top toolbar, tap on the “i” icon (this stands for “information”). Select the option that best fits your needs and tap “Apply.
Whether you’re trying to make an image fit within the dimensions of a specific template, or you’re just trying to reduce the file size so it’s more manageable, knowing how to resize an image in Canva is an essential skill.
