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How Do I Free Resize Elements in Canva?

Last updated on January 5, 2023 @ 2:49 am

When it comes to online design, one of the most important things you can do is learn how to free resize elements in Canva. This simple skill can save you a lot of time and frustration when working on projects, and it’s also a great way to add your own personal touch to a design. Here’s a quick guide on how to free resize elements in Canva:

To start, simply select the element you want to resize. Then, click on the “Free Resize” icon in the top toolbar. This will open up a new window with a few options for resizing your element.

Add elements to your Canva documents and click resize

First, you’ll need to decide whether you want to keep the element’s original proportions or not. If you want to keep the original proportions, simply check the “Keep Proportions” box. Otherwise, uncheck the box and you’ll be able to freely resize the element without maintaining its original proportions.

Check the box and lock the proportion to keep the original size of your Canva elements

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Canva or graphic design in general, we recommend that you do not attempt to free resize elements in Canva. This can result in distorted or misplaced images and text. If you are not confident in your ability to free resize elements, we suggest using the built-in resizing options in Canva, which can be found in the “Transform” menu.

Once you’ve decided whether or not to keep the element’s original proportions, use the width and height input fields to enter your desired width and height for the element. You can also use the “Scale” slider to quickly resize the element without having to enter specific width and height values.

Enter desired width and height for Canva elements

Finally, click on the “Apply” button and your element will be resized! If you need to make further adjustments, simply click on the “Free Resize” icon again and repeat the process.

Canva design resized successfully

That’s all there is to it! With these simple steps, you’ll be able to quickly and easily resize any element in Canva – no matter what size or shape it is. So next time you’re working on a design project, don’t forget this handy little tip!

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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