7-3 Utilizing the Background Remover - Canva Certified Creative

Key Concepts

• Understanding the Background Remover Tool
• Selecting and Removing Backgrounds
• Adjusting and Refining Edges
• Applying Background Remover to Different Layers
• Saving and Exporting Images

Understanding the Background Remover Tool

The Background Remover tool in Canva allows you to easily remove the background from images, making it a powerful feature for creating clean, professional designs. This tool uses advanced algorithms to detect and remove the background, leaving the subject of the image intact.

Example: Imagine you have a photo of a product on a cluttered background. Using the Background Remover, you can quickly strip away the background, leaving just the product, which can then be placed on a new, more suitable background.

Selecting and Removing Backgrounds

To use the Background Remover, select the image you want to edit. Click on the "Edit Image" button and then choose the "Background Remover" option. Canva will automatically detect the background and remove it. You can also manually select areas to keep or remove using the brush tool.

Example: If you have a photo of a person standing in front of a busy street, the Background Remover can automatically detect the person and remove the street background. You can then manually refine the edges to ensure a clean cut.

Adjusting and Refining Edges

After removing the background, you may need to adjust and refine the edges to ensure a smooth and accurate cut. Use the "Refine" tool to manually adjust the edges, zooming in for precision. This step is crucial for achieving a professional finish.

Example: If the Background Remover leaves some stray pixels around the subject's hair, use the "Refine" tool to carefully brush over these areas, ensuring the edges are clean and natural-looking.

Applying Background Remover to Different Layers

Canva allows you to apply the Background Remover to different layers within your design. This means you can remove backgrounds from multiple images and combine them seamlessly in a single design. This feature is particularly useful for creating composite images.

Example: You can remove the background from a photo of a model and another photo of a product. Then, combine these images on a single canvas to create a promotional image where the model is holding the product, all with transparent backgrounds.

Saving and Exporting Images

Once you have removed the background and refined the edges, you can save and export the image in various formats. Canva allows you to export images as PNGs with transparent backgrounds, which are ideal for web and graphic design. You can also export as JPEGs if you need a solid background.

Example: After removing the background from a logo, export it as a PNG to maintain the transparency. This allows you to place the logo on different colored backgrounds without any issues.

By mastering the Background Remover tool in Canva, you can create stunning designs with clean, professional images. This skill is invaluable for graphic designers, marketers, and anyone looking to enhance their visual content.