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title: "How to Remove Background in Canva"
h1: "How to Remove Background in Canva"
description: "Find out how to remove backgrounds in Canva. Use our easy guide to eliminate unwanted backgrounds and enhance your design."
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canonical: "https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-remove-background-in-canva"
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# How to Remove Background in Canva

Find out how to remove backgrounds in Canva. Use our easy guide to eliminate unwanted backgrounds and enhance your design.

### Interactive Layerpath tour

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1. Open your Canva design and upload the image with a background you want to remove.
2. Select the image in your design by clicking on it.
3. Click on the 'Edit Image' option in the top toolbar.
4. In the Edit Image panel, click on the 'Background Remover' tool.
5. Wait a few seconds for Canva to automatically remove the background.
6. Once the background is removed, refine the edges using the 'Erase' or 'Restore' brush if necessary.