How to Make a Silhouette in Canva

Quick summary

Creating a silhouette in Canva involves using the Background Remover and Duotone effect to convert any photo into a solid black silhouette shape. This step-by-step process requires no design experience and can be completed entirely within Canva's Edit Photo toolbar.

Steps

1. On the edit toolbar, go to 'Elements'.
2. Click on the image you want to add to your design.
3. Once added, go to 'Edit Photo'.
4. From Edit Photo, select 'Background Remover' to isolate the subject.
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. In the 'Shadows' section, also choose the colour black.
9. Adjust the intensity to your preference.
10. Resize and reposition your silhouette on the canvas as needed.
11. Once satisfied, click 'Share' to save your silhouette design.