How to remove the background from your images
Removing the background from images is one of the most frequently used photo editing features for enhancing photos. After all, humans are visual creatures and images sans a messy background help tell a good visual story, and information is absorbed faster.
In fact, studies by 3M revealed that images and visuals are processed 60,000 times faster than text, somewhat confirming the old saying that a picture paints a thousand words. Because we remember and retain things more easily when they’re visual, it’s clear that the selection of imagery when working on a project — from an invitation to a work presentation — is of the utmost importance.
To remove your background with Canva, simply:
- Upload your own image or choose one from our image library.
- Click on the Edit Image button on the top toolbar.
- Next, select ‘BG Remover’ on the left side panel that appears.
- Then, click ‘Erase’ to remove the background.
- After clicking ‘Erase’, like magic, the background will disappear.
- Once satisfied with your photo’s look without a background, select ‘Apply’ to save the changes. Or select ‘Restore’ to undo any changes.
- Finally, simply drag your new image into the perfect spot.
Once you’ve navigated your way around the background remover tool, you’re free to experiment with a range of eye-catching or complementary backgrounds, depending on your brand and approach. The ability to remove the background from an image goes beyond cropping your friend out of an image for your social stream; it’s about customizing your images and designs to the right audience for your project.
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