There are a lot of reasons you might want to add an image to a shape in Canva. Maybe you’re creating a product mockup and need to realistic photo of the final product. Maybe you’re making a poster for an event and want to add a picture of the venue. Whatever your reason, it’s easy to do in Canva!
In this article, we’ll show you how to fill a shape with an image in Canva. It’s a simple process that only takes a few steps.
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Step 1: Go to “Elements” > “Frames”
The first thing you need to do is go to the “Elements” tab on the left-hand side of the Canva interface. Scroll down until you find the “Frames” section, then click “select all”.
Step 2: Select A Frame Shape
Canva offers plenty of frame shapes, ranging from plain squares and rectangles to fancier options such as stars and hearts. Choose whichever one suits your design best. If you can’t find the exact shape you had in mind, try typing a keyword into the search bar at the top of the Frames panel to narrow the results.
Step 3: Drag And Drop Your Image Into The Frame
Once you’ve selected a frame, simply drag and drop your image into the frame. Canva will automatically resize the image to fit the frame. Adjust the image as needed until you’re happy with how it looks.
Here’s what it would look like after the adjustment:
And that’s it! You’ve now learned how to fill a shape with an image in Canva. Give it a try and see what creative things you can come up with!
Final Thoughts
And there you have it! That’s all it takes to drop an image into a shape in Canva. The whole thing only comes down to a handful of clicks, and you can repeat it with any shape you like. We hope this walkthrough was useful, and thanks for reading!