# How to Fade Edges of Photo in Canva

> To fade edges of a photo in Canva, select Elements on the edit toolbar, search and choose a gradient frame, adjust its size and position, and place your photo inside. Then, duplicate the frame, adjust its position, and place it on the opposite side before clicking Share to save.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-fade-edges-of-photo-in-canva/
Apps: Canva
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3de9ab56e05a00fe5a25/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On the edit toolbar, click 'Elements'.
2. Enter 'Gradient frame' in the search bar and select from the results.
3. Click your preferred frame and it will automatically be added to your Canva.
4. Adjust the size and position.
5. Place your photo inside the frame to achieve a faded edge effect.
6. Click the duplicate icon.
7. Adjust the position of the duplicated gradient frame.
8. Place it on the opposite side to achieve the faded edge effect.
9. That's it! By following these steps, you can effectively fade the edges of a photo in Canva. Click 'Share' to save or download your work.