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Online Transparent Image Maker

Make your image blend seamlessly with any project with Canva's transparent image background tool. Produce a versatile photo for use across different platforms. Upload an image file, remove the background in one click, and download it instantly as a transparent PNG.

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How to make an image transparent

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Upload your image

Select the “Upload your image” button or easily drag and drop your files into the section.

Edit your design

Click “BG Remover” under the Tools options to remove the background of your image in seconds.

Download your design

Finally, download your design as a PNG image with a transparent background.

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Make images transparent for greater flexibility

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After removing image background

Unlock unlimited design possibilities by making your photo background transparent using Canva’s transparent image maker. Get rid of unwanted distractions, highlight key elements, and layer images effortlessly. Whether crafting a logo(opens in a new tab or window), designing a presentation(opens in a new tab or window), or developing your website(opens in a new tab or window), take advantage of transparent image backgrounds and create designs that truly stand out.

Adjust results for a custom finish

Adjust the brush size when you restore or remove elements in your image

With our transparent image maker, you can fine-tune every detail of your image. Restore essential foreground elements with simple brush strokes, or remove any background fragments for a cleaner look. Need to remove specific details with precision? Use the Pixel Eraser to precisely cut around or remove elements.


Whether polishing your product images, layering photos with text and shapes for social media, or creating custom stickers, make every image work for you with greater control with our online transparent background tool and Pixel Eraser.

Make the most of your transparent images

Download your image as PNG

Make your images transparent to maximize your design potential. Alter, resize, or reposition your photo without worrying about background elements affecting your edits. A transparent backdrop blends smoothly with any theme or color scheme, ensuring your visuals always hit the mark. The transparent image maker helps you produce imagery that brings your creative vision to life.

How to make an image transparent

How to make an image transparent

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Remove the background from any art or picture you have on your layout by clicking BG Remover in our online editor. Then, download your transparent image background in PNG format.
  • Yes, you can remove the background of a video with our Video Background Remover. Easily make professional and visually appealing video content for your personal and business needs.
  • Transparent images usually come in a PNG file format since it allows one to set the image and color pixels to remove its background. You can get transparent PNG images from online stock photo libraries or use our transparent image maker to remove the background of your photo and download it as a transparent PNG.
  • Convert any art, image, text, color, or background into transparency with our slider tool. Achieve a transparent effect as you slowly remove the solid color of a graphic. Click Transparency in the toolbar above the online editor. Adjust how transparent the element in your layout will be by manually moving the slider or setting the numbers between 100 and zero. The closer it reaches zero, the more the color fades and becomes transparent.
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