How to Circle Crop in Canva
- George Apostolov
How to Circle Crop in Canva: step-by-step guide
Go to 'Elements' on the edit toolbar.
Under the option 'Frames', click on a circle frame.
On the edit toolbar, choose 'Uploads'.
Drag your photo to the frame to instantly crop the photo.
The circle crop automatically rounds the edges for you.
Quick answer: To circle crop in Canva, navigate to Elements, select a circle frame under Frames, and go to Uploads on the edit toolbar. Finally, drag your photo into the frame to automatically round the edges and crop the image.
About this Canva tutorial
Quickly crop photos into a circle in Canva using frames and uploads to automatically round image edges. This guide shows how to circle Crop in Canva in 5 steps, starting with "Go to 'Elements' on the edit toolbar" and finishing with "The circle crop automatically rounds the edges for you". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Canva interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to circle Crop in Canva?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Canva data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Canva. Related guides: How to Cite in Canva, How to Connect a Canva Account to Hootsuite and Canva wordpress integration. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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