Step 1: Add your photo to the template
Go to your Uploads folder and find the photo you want to use.
Click on it once to bring it onto the canvas.
Step 2: Remove the background
If you're on Canva Pro:
Click on your photo, then click Background Remover in the top toolbar.
Canva will automatically remove the background.
If you're on the free plan:
Go to remove.bg and upload your photo.
Once it's processed, download the image to your computer.
Upload the downloaded image to Canva and use it from there.
Step 3: Add an outline to your photo (optional)
If you want your photo to stand out from the background, you can add an outline around it.
Click on your photo, then click Edit.
Under the Shadows section, find and click Outline.
Adjust the color (try a lighter color so it stands out), thickness, and intensity to your liking.
Step 4: Replace the background image
Go to your Uploads folder and upload the background image you want to use.
Drag and drop it onto the template.
Double-click the image to reposition it within the frame.
Click anywhere outside the image to save your changes.
Step 5: Adjust background transparency (optional)
If your background image is making your text hard to read, you can lighten or darken it.
Click on the background image.
Click the Transparency tool in the toolbar.
Drag the slider up or down until your text is easy to read. (50 is a good starting point.)