How to Remove a Background in Canva (Fast & Easy)

If you’re looking to give your photos a clean, professional look, removing the background can make a world of difference — and with Canva Pro, it’s incredibly simple.

Why Remove Backgrounds in Canva?

Whether you’re designing social media posts, product images, or presentations, a clean background helps your content stand out. Canva’s built-in background remover tool is one of the fastest ways to achieve this.

Step-by-Step: How to Use Canva’s Background Remover

  1. Start a New Design
    Open a blank design in Canva and drag in the photo you want to edit.
  2. Select the Photo
    Click on the image to bring up the Edit Toolbar.
  3. Click Background Remover
    This feature is exclusive to Canva Pro. Once you click it, Canva will automatically erase the background.
  4. Fine-Tune with Magic Studio
    If parts of the image were removed incorrectly, use the brush tool inside Magic Studio to erase or restore areas manually.
  5. Download Your Edited Image
    Once you’re happy, export your new image. If you’re using this for a logo or overlay, choose the transparent background option.

Try It Out for Free

Don’t have Canva Pro? No worries — you can access a free trial and test the background remover for yourself.