# How to Stretch an Image in Canva

> To stretch an image in Canva, click the image to select it, use the side rectangles to stretch it horizontally or vertically, go to Edit photo, choose Crop, click Done, select Smart Crop, and click Share to save once satisfied.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-stretch-an-image-in-canva/
Apps: Canva
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4f02ab56e05a00ffaf91/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on the image to select it.
2. The circles on the corners allow you to resize the image.
3. On the sides, you have these rectangles which allows you to stretch the image horizontally or vertically.
4. Proceed to 'Edit photo' located above of your Canva design.
5. Choose 'Crop' from the edit photo.
6. Click 'Done' to proceed.
7. Click on the 'Smart Crop' button.
8. You now have your image stretched using a smart crop.
9. There are two ways of stretching an image that solely depends on you. Once satisfied, click 'Share' to save your image.