How to Remove Background in Canva
About 1 minute · Checked November 2026
To remove a photo's background in Canva, drag the photo in, select it, and choose BG Remover from Edit Photo. It needs Canva Pro.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Canva background remover free?
No. It needs Canva Pro.
Where is BG Remover in Canva?
Select the photo, then Edit Photo.
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How to remove background in Canva. Subscribe if this is helpful, but there are two ways to do this. The first way is simply open Canva in the app or on the browser. Get your photo selected like when my daughter wrote on the wall, drag it into Canva, tap on it, and then select background remover on the left side. It does require the pro version of Canva. But from here, you can save, create design with it, or download. The second way is maybe you're already working in a design, so simply grab the original photo, drop it, let it process, then in the top, simply tap background remover, and in seconds, there you go. And that's
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