How to Create a Watermark in Canva
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Watermark in Canva: step-by-step guide
On the edit toolbar, click 'Text' to create your watermark.
Click the 'Add a text box' option.
Adjust the size and position of your watermark.
Click the 'Transparency' button above the Canva.
You can now drag the 'Transparency Slider' until you have the visibility you want for your watermark.
Click the 'Share' button in the top right corner of the screen.
Then, in the submenu that pops up, click 'Download'.
Select 'PNG' under file type.
Checked the 'Transparent Background'.
Click 'Download'.
On the edit toolbar, go to 'Uploads.'
Click to add the photo in your Canva.
Click the 'Upload files' to upload the watermark.
Add the watermark to your image by clicking the file.
Once added, resize and adjust the position of the watermark the way you want it.
Once satisfied, click 'Share' to save your watermark.
Quick answer: To create a watermark in Canva, add and adjust text, set the transparency using the slider, download as a PNG with a transparent background, upload the watermark file, add it to your photo, adjust its size and position, and click share to save.
About this Canva tutorial
Design and apply a custom watermark to your images using text, transparency adjustments, transparent PNG downloads, and photo uploads in Canva. This guide shows how to create a Watermark in Canva in 16 steps, starting with "On the edit toolbar, click 'Text' to create your watermark" and finishing with "Once satisfied, click 'Share' to save your watermark". 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 create a Watermark in Canva?
16 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 Crop in Canva, How to Do a Voiceover on Canva and How To Do Voice Over on Canva. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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