How to Add an Outline to a Photo in Canva

TL;DR

To add an outline to a photo in Canva, first upload your image and remove the background using the background remover tool available for Pro users. Then, select the photo, go to the 'Edit Photo' menu, choose the 'Outline' effect, and adjust the settings for size, blur, color, and intensity. Finally, download your image with or without a transparent background based on your needs.

Transcript

in this video I'm gonna show you step by step how to add an outline to a photo so you can go from a simple photo like this one to a photo like this that you can use on any social media design or you can also have an outcome like this in case that you want to add A Creative Touch to any photo and still keep the background so if you guys are interest... Read More

Key Insights

• 👤 Canva offers a background remover feature for Canva Pro users, which can be used to remove the background from uploaded photos.
• 📷 The outlined effect can be added to the subject of the photo, with various settings to adjust the size, blur, angle, intensity, and color of the outline.
• 🎨 Canva provides options to further customize designs by adding text, cropping, resizing, or rotating elements.
• 😒 Images can be downloaded with or without a transparent background, depending on the intended use.

Questions & Answers

Q: Is Canva's background remover feature available for free users?

No, the background remover feature is only available for Canva Pro users. However, a 45-day free trial is provided in the video's description for those who want to try it.

Q: How can I add an outline to a photo using Canva?

After uploading the photo and removing the background using Canva's background remover feature, you can go to the "Edit Photo" section and select the "Outline" option under "Effects." From there, you can adjust settings such as size, blur, angle, and color to achieve the desired outline effect.

Q: Can I add text to my design in Canva?

Yes, you can easily add text to your design in Canva by clicking or hitting the "T" key on your keyboard. This allows you to customize your design further and add any desired text.

Q: How can I download the images with or without a transparent background?

To download the image without the background but with the outline, you can select the image, go to the top menu, click on "Share," and then choose "Download." Select the file type as PNG and check the "Transparent Background" option (available for Canva Pro users). To download the image with the background, follow the same steps but leave the background option as is or choose a solid color.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video tutorial demonstrates how to add an outline to a photo using Canva, starting from uploading the photo to removing the background.

• Canva's background remover feature is available for Canva Pro users, but a 45-day free trial is provided in the video's description.

• After removing the background, the video shows how to add an outline to the subject of the photo, adjust settings, change colors, and download the final images.