This guide will show you how simple it is to personalize any Canva design by uploading and adding your own photo or image.
There’s a lot of reasons why you’d want to personalize your Canva design instead of sticking only with what’s provided by Canva. Canva has options so you can easily make a design that’s totally unique.
Think of the difference it would make when creating a birthday card for your kid, sending invitations to extended family, or showcasing the students at your dance company.
Continue with the guide below to easily add photos to your design from both the PC based design tool and your mobile device app. These need to be .jpeg or .png files format.
How to Add a Photo to Existing Canva Design – From a computer
- Sign in to Canva or Create an Account (it’s free).
- On the Canva home page (https://www.canva.com), click one of your existing designs.
- When the design opens, look for the Uploads option on the left panel.
- Click Upload Files, then browse to and select the Photo you want to add.
- Once the file uploads, drag the Photo into the design on the right.
How to Use a Photo to Start a New Canva Design – From a computer
- Sign in to Canva or Create an Account (it’s free).
- On the Canva home page (https://www.canva.com), click the Upload button next to the search bar.
- Browse to and select a Photo.
- Click Use in a design, then select an option (such as Presentation).
- The Design tool will open and your Photo will automatically be in the design. Add any needed elements from the left panel to complete your customization.
How to Add a Photo to Canva Design – From a mobile device
You can upload directly from your phone or tablet’s camera roll or photo app.
- Open up the Canva app on your device.
- Select a design in progress.
- Tap the Uploads button in the side panel.
- Tap the ‘Upload an image or video’ button.
- Browse to and select the Photo or Video you wish to upload.
- The media will be added. You can now drag and drop your photos into your design.