Quick summary
Canva's crop tool lets you trim and resize images precisely using manual crop handles, Smart Crop, or preset aspect ratios — all without leaving the editor. Follow the steps below to upload a photo, access the crop options, and save your finished design.
Steps
- On the edit toolbar, click 'Uploads' to open your media library.
- Upload your photo by clicking 'Upload files' to add it to your project.
- Add the uploaded photo to your canvas page.
- With the photo selected, click 'Edit photo' from the editor toolbar.
- Select 'Crop' from the editing options menu.
- Click 'Smart Crop' to instantly crop your photo using automatic detection.
- Optionally, choose a preset under 'Aspect ratio' to crop to a specific shape or size.
- Once satisfied with the crop selection, click 'Done' to apply the changes.
- Save your design to preserve all the edits you have made.
