How Do You Draw on a Picture in Canva?

In today's digital age, there are countless tools available that allow us to enhance our images and unleash our creativity. Canva is one such tool that has gained immense popularity for its user-friendly interface and wide range of features. One of the standout features of Canva is the ability to draw on pictures, adding a personal touch or highlighting specific areas. In this tutorial, we will explore how to draw on a picture in Canva.

Step 1: Getting Started

To begin, open Canva and sign in to your account. If you don't have an account yet, you can easily create one for free. Once logged in, you will be greeted by the Canva dashboard.

Step 2: Upload Your Picture

To draw on a picture, you need to upload it first. Click on the "Uploads" tab located at the left-hand side of the screen. Then, click on the "Upload an image or video" button and select the desired picture from your computer.

Note:

Canva supports various image formats such as JPG, PNG, and SVG.

Step 3: Add Your Picture to a Design

Once your picture is uploaded, drag and drop it onto the blank canvas or select a pre-existing template from the "Templates" tab located on the left-hand side of the screen.

Note:

If you choose a template with preset dimensions, make sure your image matches those dimensions to avoid any cropping or distortion.

Step 4: Accessing Drawing Tools

To access the drawing tools in Canva, click on your uploaded picture or select it within a template. This action will reveal a toolbar at the top of the screen with various editing options.

Step 5: Drawing on Your Picture

Now, let's dive into the fun part – drawing on your picture! Click on the "Draw" button located in the toolbar. This will open a dropdown menu with three drawing tools: Pen, Line, and Shape.

Pen Tool:

The pen tool allows you to draw freehand lines or doodles. Simply choose your desired color by clicking on the color palette icon next to the "Draw" button. Then, click and hold your mouse while moving it across the picture to create your drawing.

Line Tool:

The line tool enables you to draw straight lines or arrows. To use it, select the line tool from the dropdown menu, choose a color, and click once to set the starting point. Then, click again to set the endpoint of your line.

Shape Tool:

The shape tool offers a variety of shapes such as rectangles, circles, triangles, and more. Select the shape tool from the dropdown menu and choose your desired shape. Click and drag on your picture to create the shape.

Step 6: Adjusting Drawing Properties

If you want to make changes to your drawings, Canva provides several options for customization. You can adjust the stroke width (thickness), opacity (transparency), and color of each drawing element.

• To change the stroke width or opacity, click on a drawing element to select it. Then, use the sliders in the toolbar to make adjustments.
• To change the color of a drawing element, select it and click on the color palette icon next to the "Draw" button. Choose a new color from either Canva's preset colors or create a custom color using the color picker.

Step 7: Saving and Exporting

Once you are satisfied with your drawing, it's time to save and export your work. Click on the "Download" button located at the top right-hand side of the screen. Canva offers various file formats such as JPG, PNG, and PDF. Choose your preferred format and click "Download. "

Voila! You have successfully drawn on a picture in Canva. Now you can share your masterpiece on social media, print it out, or use it for any other creative purpose.

Note:

If you want to make further modifications to your drawing later on, remember to save your design as a Canva project by clicking on the "Publish" button instead of downloading it.

With Canva's intuitive interface and powerful drawing tools, adding drawings to your pictures has never been easier. So go ahead and unleash your creativity!