- Photo Background Change
Change the background of photos
Have the perfect background in mind? Bring it to life with Canva’s Background Generator (Pro). Simply describe the scene with a text prompt and watch as it comes to life before your eyes.
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How to change photo background
Upload your image
Click Photo Editor on the homepage, and select Background Changer. Upload your photo. Or, open an existing design and select Background Changer.
Enter your image prompt
Enter a text prompt that describes the background you want, and click “Generate”.
Download your image
Click the sun icon to naturally blend objects together and to ensure that your new background matches the photo. Then, download as a high-resolution file.
Create a background for every type of project
Say goodbye to boring backgrounds with our Background Generator. Use this tool to dream up the perfect scene for your e-commerce products, or to create multiple settings for your next big marketing campaign. You can even experiment with different backgrounds to find one that best complements your social media post. All you have to do is enter your text prompt, and watch as it comes to life before your eyes.
Seamlessly blend your background into the scene
With Canva’s Background Changer, you don’t just get a new background—you get a stunning, natural-looking image. Our tool comes with a relighting function, which allows you to fine-tune lighting, shadows, and mood with just one click. This means that your subject and your background blend perfectly, saving you time and effort when it comes to editing.
Easily refine your photo with intuitive editing tools
Our AI tools make editing your photo as easy as editing a Canva template. Aside from being able to change your background with a simple text prompt, you can use Magic Grab (Pro)(opens in a new tab or window) to isolate different elements of your photo, making it possible to move subjects or tweak elements in your picture. Want to erase distractions and clutter? Use our Magic Eraser (Pro)(opens in a new tab or window). Access these professional editing tools all in one place.
Enjoy smarter and easier post-processing
Canva’s photo editor is equipped with tools that turn complex edits into effortless tasks. Click anywhere on your photo to adjust colors or add text. Select the foreground or background, and edit them separately. You can even play with your photo’s brightness, contrast, and more. Editing has never been this easy.
How to generate a new background
Frequently Asked Questions
- Adding a new background to any photo is quick and easy with our Background Changer tool. Just enter a simple text prompt and watch as your picture-perfect background materializes in seconds. Choose from the different backgrounds available, or generate one again with a new text prompt.
- Our Background Remover tool removes a photo's background in just one click, letting your subject shine and giving your photo a transparent background. On the other had, the Background Changer lets you create any background you want by entering a simple text prompt. The Background Changer also gives you the option to seamlessly blend your new background to the rest of your photo using the relighting function. You can also remove text from images if needed.
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