# How to Make a Silhouette in Canva

> To make a silhouette in Canva, add an image from Elements, remove the background, apply the Cherry Duotone effect, and change both highlights and shadows to black. Finally, adjust the intensity, resize, position the image, and click Share to save.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-make-a-silhouette-in-canva/
Apps: Canva
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a48cbab56e05a00ff3b34/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On the edit toolbar, go to 'Elements'.
2. Click on the image you want to add.
3. Once added, go to 'Edit photo'.
4. From edit photo, select 'Background Remover'.
5. On the effects menu, choose 'Duotone'.
6. Under Duotone, select the 'Cherry' effect.
7. In the 'Highlights' section, click on the colour black.
8. Same goes for the 'Shadows' choose the colour black.
9. Adjust the intensity how you like it.
10. Resize and adjust the position of your silhouette.
11. Once you're satisfied with your silhouette, click 'Share' to save.