# How To Remove Background In Canva

> To remove a background in Canva, select your image, click it to edit, and open the Edit Photo button on the top toolbar. Next, choose the Background Remover option in the left-side Effects menu to let Canva automatically process and clear the image background.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-remove-background-in-canva/
Apps: Canva
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4bdcab56e05a00ff74bb/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Select the image you want to remove the background from.
2. Click the photo to edit.
3. Click on the 'Edit Photo' button on the top toolbar.
4. In the Effects menu select ‘Background Remover’ on the left side panel that appears.
5. Canva automatically starts processing the image to remove the background.