How to Remove Image Background for FREE with Canva (No Pro Needed), by Vortylo on YouTube. 1 min 16 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 16 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Open remove.bg in your browser and click Upload Image, then pick your photo. You can also drag the file onto the page.
Wait a few seconds while the tool cuts out the subject. Check the edges for leftover background or missing parts.
Fix mistakes with the Erase and Restore brushes. Erase removes leftover bits and Restore brings back areas that were cut off by mistake.
Click Download and choose PNG. PNG keeps the transparent background, while JPG fills it with white.
Open Canva and start a new design or open an existing one. Click Uploads in the left sidebar, then Upload files, and select your PNG.
Drag the cutout from Uploads onto the page. Pull the corner handles to resize it and drag it into place.
To put something behind the subject, click the page and pick a background colour or a graphic from Elements. Then right click the cutout, choose Layer, then Send backward.
Add your text, shapes or logo around the cutout, then click Share, then Download and pick PNG or JPG.
Tips and common mistakes
Photos with one clear subject against a plain, contrasting background cut out best.
Free tools often save a smaller version, so check the pixel size before you use it in a large design.
Hair, fur and thin straps usually need a quick pass with the Erase and Restore brushes.
Keep the original photo so you can redo the cutout at a higher quality later.
Questions
Do I need Canva Pro for this?
No. Canva's own Background Remover is a Pro feature, but a transparent PNG made elsewhere uploads and works fine on the free plan.
Why did my image come out with a white background?
You probably saved it as a JPG. Go back and download a PNG so the transparent areas stay see-through.
Can I do this on my phone?
Yes. Open remove.bg in your phone browser, save the PNG to your camera roll, then upload it in the Canva app.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
