# How to Change Opacity in Canva

> To adjust opacity in Canva, open an existing design, click the desired element, and select Transparency on the toolbar. Drag the slider to change the transparency in real-time on your canvas, then click Share to save your work.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-change-opacity-in-canva/
Apps: Canva
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a320fab56e05a00fd5907/preview?step=1

## Steps

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