How to Change Opacity in Canva
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
Open an existing design.
Click on the element you want to adjust the opacity for. It could be text, a shape, or an image.
On the toolbar above the editor, click on 'Transparency'.
Click and drag the slider to adjust. As you adjust the opacity, you’ll see the changes reflected in real-time on your canvas.
By following these steps, you can easily change the opacity of elements in your Canva designs, then click 'Share' to save it.
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