Key takeaways:
- Use Magic Grab tool to isolate people from photos cleanly 🎯
- Adjust size, position, and color to make it look natural 🎨
- Blend Images feature works for objects but not faces yet ⚡
Ever wanted to move someone from one photo to another? While Photoshop used to be the go-to choice, Canva now offers some pretty cool tools to do this. Let me show you how to make it work.
Table of Contents
Two Ways to Remove Photo Background 🔍
Using Magic Grab (Recommended)
- Click on the photo
- Select Edit
- Choose Magic Grab from tools
- Use Click mode for single subjects
- Use Brush mode for multiple subjects
Using Background Remover
- Select your image
- Click Edit
- Choose BG Remover
- Wait for AI processing
How to Place Your Subject in the New Photo 📸
Position and Size Matter
- Drag your isolated subject to the new photo
- Adjust size to match scene proportions
- Place them in a logical position
- Make sure feet align with ground
Making It Look Natural
- Adjust colors to match the scene
- Try auto-adjust first
- Fine-tune with color sliders if needed
- Pay attention to lighting consistency
Cool New Feature: Blend Images (Beta) 🎯
This feature helps merge photos more naturally, but comes with limitations:
- Currently doesn’t work with faces or people
- Works great with objects (like vehicles)
- Adds realistic shadows and lighting
- Creates natural-looking ground contact
Pro Tips for Better Results 💡
- Match lighting conditions
- Keep proportions realistic
- Consider perspective
- Pay attention to shadows
- Use high-quality source images
FAQs
Why can’t I use Blend Images with people?
The AI isn’t perfect at handling human features yet, but this limitation might change in future updates.
Which method is better – Magic Grab or BG Remover?
Magic Grab usually produces cleaner results and is faster, especially for single subjects.
Will my edited photo look realistic?
It depends on how well you match the lighting, size, and positioning. Taking time to adjust these elements carefully makes a big difference.
Can I edit multiple people at once?
Yes, but you’ll need to use the Brush mode in Magic Grab instead of Click mode.
Do I need Canva Pro for these features?
Yes, both Magic Grab and Background Remover are premium features available only with Canva Pro.
