How to Make a Silhouette in Canva
- George Apostolov
How to Make a Silhouette in Canva: step-by-step guide
On the edit toolbar, go to 'Elements'.
Click on the image you want to add.
Once added, go to 'Edit photo'.
From edit photo, select 'Background Remover'.
On the effects menu, choose 'Duotone'.
Under Duotone, select the 'Cherry' effect.
In the 'Highlights' section, click on the colour black.
Same goes for the 'Shadows' choose the colour black.
Adjust the intensity how you like it.
Resize and adjust the position of your silhouette.
Once you're satisfied with your silhouette, click 'Share' to save.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Canva tutorial
Create custom silhouettes easily in Canva by removing image backgrounds, applying duotone color effects, and adjusting the final design. This guide shows how to make a Silhouette in Canva in 11 steps, starting with "On the edit toolbar, go to 'Elements'" and finishing with "Once you're satisfied with your silhouette, click 'Share' to save". 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 make a Silhouette in Canva?
11 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 Make a Website in Canva, How to Make AI Headshots in Canva and How to Make AI Images in Canva. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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