How Do I Make the Background Transparent in Canva Video?

October 4, 2023 canva

Are you looking to create a transparent background in your Canva videos? Having a transparent background can add a professional touch to your videos and make them more visually appealing. In this tutorial, I will guide you through the steps to achieve a transparent background in Canva video using HTML.

Step 1: Sign in to Canva

To begin, sign in to your Canva account. If you don't have one already, you can create a free account at canva.com.

Step 2: Create a New Video Design

Once you're signed in, click on the "Create a design" button on the top right corner of your dashboard. From the dropdown menu that appears, select "Custom dimensions".

Enter the desired dimensions for your video and click "Create new design".

Step 3: Set Background Color

By default, Canva sets a white background for your video. To make it transparent, we need to change the background color.

Select the "Background" tab from the left panel.
You will see various color options. Click on the color swatch and choose any color.
To make this color transparent, click on the small arrow next to the color swatch.
In the dropdown menu that appears, move the transparency slider all the way to the left until it says "0%".
Your background is now transparent!

Step 4: Add Elements and Text

You can now start adding elements and text to your video design. To add an element:

Click on the "Elements" tab on the left panel.
Browse through the categories or use the search bar to find the element you want to add.
Click on the element and it will appear on your canvas.

To add text:

Click on the "Text" tab on the left panel.
Choose a text style that suits your video.
Click on the text box and start typing your desired text.

Step 5: Customize Elements and Text

Canva provides a range of customization options for elements and text. To customize an element:

Select the element you want to customize by clicking on it.
You will see various editing options appear at the top of your workspace. Use these options to change colors, sizes, positions, etc., as per your preference.

To customize text:

Select the text box by clicking on it.
You can change font styles, sizes, colors, alignments, and more using the options available at the top of your workspace.

Step 6: Download Your Video with a Transparent Background

Once you're satisfied with your design, it's time to download your video with a transparent background!

Click on the "Download" button at the top right corner of your workspace.
In the dropdown menu that appears, select "Video file".
You may need to subscribe to Canva Pro if you haven't already done so in order to download videos with transparent backgrounds. Follow the instructions to upgrade if necessary.
Choose the desired video quality and click on the "Download" button.

Congratulations! You have successfully created a video with a transparent background in Canva. Now you can use it in your projects or share it on social media platforms to impress your audience!

Summary

In this tutorial, I showed you how to make the background of your Canva videos transparent using HTML. We went through the steps of changing the background color, adding elements and text, customizing them, and finally downloading your video with a transparent background. Now you're ready to create stunning videos that stand out!