How to Remove Background from Photo in Canva
TLDRIn this informative video, the presenter guides viewers through the process of using Canva to remove the background from an image. The tutorial begins by creating a new design project, such as a YouTube thumbnail, and uploading the image. Once uploaded, the 'Edit Image' feature is used to access the 'BG Remover' tool, which is available with Canva Pro. The presenter demonstrates how to use the eraser tool to clean up any unwanted parts of the background and the restore option to bring back any mistakenly removed sections. After editing, the image can be resized and moved, and a new background can be added. The presenter also suggests enhancing the image with contrast, brightness, and saturation adjustments, as well as adding text for designs like YouTube thumbnails. The video concludes with instructions on how to download the finished design in either PNG or JPEG format. This concise summary provides a clear and engaging overview of the video's content, encouraging users to try Canva's background removal feature for themselves.
Takeaways
- 🎨 Use Canva to remove the background from an image by starting a new design project, like a YouTube thumbnail.
- 📂 Upload the image you want to edit by clicking on 'Upload media' within your project.
- 🖼️ Resize the image to fit the canvas if necessary before proceeding to remove the background.
- ✂️ Select 'Edit image' and then choose the 'BG remover' option to remove the background.
- 💡 Note that the BG remover feature requires a Canva Pro subscription, but a free trial link is provided.
- 🖌️ Use the 'Eraser' tool to clean up any areas that were not properly removed by the background removal process.
- 🔍 Adjust the brush size for more precise control when erasing or restoring parts of the image.
- 🖱️ The 'Restore' option allows you to add back parts of the image that may have been accidentally removed.
- 👍 If you're satisfied with the result, click 'Done' to finalize the background removal.
- 🔄 You can then add a new background or further edit the image with tools like contrast and saturation adjustments.
- 📝 For designs like YouTube thumbnails, add text and customize it to fit your needs.
- 💾 Once your design is complete, download it as a PNG or JPEG by clicking 'Download'.
Q & A
What is the first step to remove the background from an image in Canva?
-The first step is to upload the picture from which you want to remove the background by pressing 'upload media' in your Canva project.
Is there a specific design template required to start with for removing the background in Canva?
-No, you can start with any design template. The video uses 'YouTube thumbnail' as an example to begin the project.
What feature in Canva allows you to remove the background from an image?
-The 'Bg remover' option under 'Edit image' is the feature that allows you to remove the background from an image in Canva.
Is a Canva Pro subscription necessary to use the background removal feature?
-Yes, the background removal feature requires a Canva Pro subscription. There is a link provided in the video to sign up for a free trial of Canva Pro.
What tool can you use to fix areas that were not properly removed by the background removal feature?
-You can use the 'Eraser' tool to manually erase any areas that were not properly removed by the background removal feature.
How can you restore parts of the image that were accidentally removed by the background removal feature?
-You can use the 'Restore' option, which allows you to paint over the areas that need to be restored with a brush of adjustable size.
What happens after you are satisfied with the background removal and any necessary adjustments?
-Once you are satisfied with the adjustments, you can press 'Done' to finalize the result, and then you can move the subject onto a new background or make further edits as needed.
How can you change the background of your image after removing the original one?
-You can bring in a different background by selecting 'More' and choosing 'Background' or by selecting a background from the left side menu in Canva.
What additional adjustments can be made to the image to better fit the new background?
-You can adjust the contrast, brightness, and saturation of the image. There are also various filters available to enhance the image further.
How do you add text to your design if you are creating a YouTube thumbnail?
-You can go to the 'Text' section and add text to your design. You can then resize and position the text as needed.
What is the final step to save your edited image with a new background?
-The final step is to press 'Download' and choose the file format, either PNG or JPEG, to save your edited image with the new background.
Can you provide a brief summary of the entire process of removing the background from an image in Canva?
-The process involves starting a new design, uploading the image, selecting 'Edit image' and using the 'Bg remover' feature. After making necessary adjustments with the 'Eraser' and 'Restore' tools, you finalize the image, add a new background, make further edits, add text if needed, and finally download the image in the desired format.
Outlines
🖼️ Removing Backgrounds with Canva Pro
The video begins with the host introducing the topic: using Canva to remove the background from an image. They guide viewers through the process of starting a new project, specifically a YouTube thumbnail, and uploading the image they wish to edit. The key feature discussed is the 'BG Remover' tool, which is available in Canva Pro. The host provides a link for a free trial of Canva Pro for those who need it. They demonstrate how to use the eraser tool to clean up any areas the BG Remover might have missed and the restore option to bring back parts of the image that were incorrectly removed. The host then shows how to adjust the image to fit a new background, which can be selected from Canva's library, and how to further edit the image with contrast, brightness, and saturation adjustments. Finally, they mention adding text for a project like a YouTube thumbnail and conclude with downloading the final image in the desired format.
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Keywords
💡Canva
💡Background Removal
💡Canva Pro
💡Eraser Tool
💡Restore Option
💡Brush Size
💡Contrast
💡Saturation
💡Filters
💡YouTube Thumbnail
💡Download
Highlights
The video demonstrates how to remove the background from an image using Canva.
The process starts by creating a new design in Canva and uploading the image.
The 'Bg Remover' feature is used to remove the background, which is available with Canva Pro.
Canva Pro can be accessed through a free trial link provided in the video.
The 'Eraser' tool is used to clean up areas that were incorrectly removed.
The 'Restore' option allows users to add back parts of the image that were mistakenly removed.
After removing the background, the subject can be resized and moved within the design.
Different backgrounds can be added behind the subject to create a new scene.
Image adjustments such as contrast and brightness can be made to better match the new background.
Saturation can be increased to give the image more life.
Filters are available to further enhance the image's appearance.
Additional design elements like text can be added for projects like YouTube thumbnails.
The final design can be downloaded as a PNG or JPEG once completed.
The video provides a straightforward guide to using Canva's background removal tool.
Removing the background is a valuable skill for creating professional-looking designs.
The 'Bg Remover' tool is a powerful feature for isolating subjects in images.
Canva's editing tools allow for fine-tuning the final result after background removal.
The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to like and subscribe for more useful content.