Kanva Image Editing FAQs

Getting Started
Q: How do I download my image?
A: Click the down arrow to the right of the save button, then click export.
Q: How do I add my own images to the ad?
A: The images tab on the left will have all your images from your creative library, to upload an image directly click the upload tab in the left hand menu.
Q: How do I use the magic eraser?
A: Click the blue magic eraser button in the top left menu, then use the brush to draw over the elements you want to remove from your image.
Q: How do I upload my own fonts?
A: From the Kanva main screen, click "Manage Styles" in the top right, then upload your fonts.

Q: How do I crop an image or remove certain parts of it?

A: Select the layer you want to crop, then select "Transform" in the editor and use the image border to crop as much as you need.

Q: What does the "Round Corners" setting do?

A: This setting lets you add rounded corners to rectangular elements. Increase the value to make corners more rounded, creating a softer look for boxes, buttons, and image frames.

Q: How do I add or adjust a stroke around an element?

A: Use the "Stroke" section to add an outline to your selected element. You can customize the stroke color (currently set to #ABABAB), adjust its thickness, and modify its style (solid, dashed, etc.).

Q: What are the "Filter," "Effect," and "Blur" options for?

A: These are image enhancement tools:

Filters apply preset color adjustments like vintage, black and white, or vibrant

Effects add visual treatments like shadows, glows, or textures

Blur options let you apply different types of blur (motion, gaussian, etc.) to elements

Q: How do I add a shadow to elements?

A: Use the "Shadow" option to apply a drop shadow to your selected element. You can customize the shadow's direction, distance, size, and opacity to create depth and dimension in your design.

Q: What does the "BG Removal" tool do?

A: This tool automatically removes the background from an image, leaving only the subject. This is useful for creating professional-looking product images or placing subjects on different backgrounds.