Adding a white border around your photo in Canva is a great way to make your image stand out—especially against a colored background. Whether you’re designing social media content or a digital flyer, this technique gives your visuals a clean, modern edge.
Step 1: Upload Your Image
Open a Canva project and upload your image. If you’re a Canva Pro user, use the Background Remover tool to cut out your subject.
Step 2: Add Background Color
Click the canvas background and select a medium or dark color so the white outline will be clearly visible.
Step 3: Use the Shadows Tool
Select the cutout image, click Edit Photo, and choose Shadows. Then, select the Outline option.
Step 4: Customize Your Outline
Scroll down to adjust the size, color, and intensity of the outline. Change the color to white, and set the intensity to full for a solid white border.
Step 5: Final Touches
You can refine your image further by editing the edges, but even without extra editing, this effect creates a bold, polished look.
This is one of the easiest ways to enhance your Canva designs with just a few clicks. Try it out and see the difference!