How Do I Cut Out Part of an Image in Canva?
Do you have an image that you want to use, but there's a part of it that you want to remove? With Canva, the popular graphic design platform, you can easily cut out specific parts of an image in just a few simple steps. In this tutorial, we will show you how to do exactly that.
Step 1: Open Canva
First, open Canva and log in to your account. If you don't have an account yet, you can easily create one for free. Once you're logged in, you'll be taken to the Canva homepage where you can start creating your designs.
Step 2: Create a New Design
To begin cutting out part of an image, create a new design by clicking on the "Create a design" button. This will give you access to various templates and dimensions for your project. You can choose from pre-set sizes or customize your own dimensions.
Step 2.1: Custom Dimensions
If none of the pre-set sizes suit your needs, click on the "Custom dimensions" button. Here, you can specify the exact width and height for your design.
Step 3: Upload Your Image
Once your design canvas is ready, it's time to upload the image that you want to cut out a part from. Click on the "Uploads" tab located on the left-hand side of the screen and select "Upload media". Choose the image file from your computer and wait for it to upload into Canva.
Step 4: Add Your Image to the Design
Drag and drop your uploaded image onto the canvas or click on it to automatically add it to your design.
Step 4.1: Resize Your Image
Depending on the size of your design and the image, you may need to resize it to fit your canvas perfectly. To do this, click on the image and drag the corners inward or outward until it's the desired size.
Step 5: Select the 'Crop' Tool
To begin cutting out a part of your image, click on the "Crop" tool located in the toolbar above your design canvas. It looks like a square with diagonal lines inside.
Step 6: Adjust the Crop Box
With the "Crop" tool selected, click and drag on any corner or side of the crop box to adjust its position and size. Position it over the part of the image that you want to keep, making sure to exclude what you want to cut out.
Step 6.1: Fine-tune with Precision Mode
If you need more precision when adjusting your crop box, enable "Precision mode" by clicking on its icon located in the toolbar. This allows you to input specific measurements for greater accuracy.
Step 7: Apply Your Crop
Once you're satisfied with your crop box placement, click outside of the box or press Enter/Return on your keyboard to apply the crop.
Step 8: Save and Download Your Design
Finally, save your design by clicking on the "Download" button located at the top right corner of Canva. Choose your preferred file format (such as JPEG or PNG) and select a location on your computer to save it.
Congratulations! You have successfully cut out part of an image using Canva's powerful editing tools. Now you can use this edited image for any purpose you desire!
- You can create stunning social media posts.
- You can design eye-catching presentations.
- You can make attractive blog graphics.
Canva makes it effortless to edit and enhance your images, opening up a world of creative possibilities. So give it a try and see how you can take your designs to the next level!
