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How to Create a White Outline Around Objects in Your Image with Magic Grab
How to Create a White Outline Around Objects in Your Image with Magic Grab

Learn how to use Magic Grab and Shadows to easily add a white outline around objects in your images for a clean, professional look.

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Written by Haley Ingram
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⭐️ Important note: Magic Grab is a Canva Pro feature.

How to Create a White Outline Around Objects in Your Image

Follow these simple steps to add a white outline (or any color) to objects in your image:

Step 1: Select Your Image

  1. Click on the image you want to edit.

  2. Adjust the transparency to 100% by selecting the transparency icon (to ensure full visibility).

Step 2: Use the Magic Grab Feature

  1. Click Edit and select Magic Grab to separate objects from the background.

  2. Select the objects you want to outline (e.g., a laptop, feet, etc.).

  3. Click Grab to remove the selected objects from the background.

Step 3: Add an Outline

  1. Click Edit again and go to Shadows.

  2. Choose the Outline option.

  3. Adjust the thickness of the outline to your preference.

  4. Change the outline color (white is recommended for a clean effect, but you can choose any color).

Step 4: Adjust Positioning

  1. If the outlined objects overlap text or other elements, reposition them:

    • Select the object.

    • Click Position and move it to the back or front as needed.

Step 5: Customize Further (Optional)

  1. If you want only some objects to have an outline:

    • Click Magic Grab again and re-select the specific objects.

    • Apply the outline only to those objects.

    • For the rest, go to Shadows and select No Shadows to keep them normal.

Now you have a clean, professional-looking white outline around your objects! 🎨✨

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