How to Remove Background in Canva (Plus the 100% Free Workaround Without Canva Pro)

Searching for how to remove background in Canva only to discover the feature is locked behind a paid Canva Pro crown icon? Below, we show you the exact steps to use Canva's built-in BG Remover—plus the 3-second free workaround that lets you erase any background in Full HD and drop it right back into your Free Canva project.

Method 1: How to Remove Background in Canva for Free (3-Second Workaround)

If you have a free Canva account, you don't need to start a credit card trial just to cut out one photo or logo. Here is how to get a transparent background into Canva for free:

1. Open our Free AI Background Remover in a new tab.
2. Select or drag-and-drop your JPG, PNG, or WebP photo. Our browser AI will automatically remove the background in seconds.
3. Click Download Transparent PNG (100% Full HD with zero watermarks or sign-ups).
4. Switch back to your Canva tab, click Uploads on the left toolbar, and drag your new transparent PNG straight onto your Canva design!

Method 2: How to Remove Background in Canva Pro (Desktop & Mobile)

If you already pay for a Canva Pro, Canva for Teams, or Canva for Education account, here is where to find the built-in background eraser:

1. Click on the photo you want to edit inside your Canva canvas so a purple border appears around it.
2. Click the Edit Image (or Edit Photo) button on the top white action bar.
3. Under the Magic Studio tools on the left panel, click BG Remover (marked with a crown icon).
4. Wait a few seconds for Canva to process the cutout. If you need to restore or erase small areas, click the Adjust / Brush settings inside BG Remover.

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Why Can't I Download a Transparent Background in Canva?

Even if you upload a transparent logo into Canva, checking the "Transparent background" box when downloading a PNG from Canva is also locked behind Canva Pro! If you export a design from Canva and it has a solid white background, simply run that downloaded image through our Free AI Background Remover to strip the white background away in one click.