How to Create a 3D Effect in Canva

1. Add a Background Image

Go to photo section of Canva and drag a background image. Bring the same image once again. Decrease its size and leave it on one side as it will be used later.

2. Add Image (The One with 3D Effect)

Select other images in which you want to have a 3D effect on. Make sure the photos are of correct angle so that the 3D effect will be clearly visible.

3. Add Element

Navigate down to the element category of Canva and bring a desired element frame.

4. Adjust the Background

Click on the background and select the adjust option. Be creative and adjust the background according to your will by decreasing/increasing the options provided in the adjust tool.

5. Edit Background Image

Click on the decreased sized background image you have on one side of your Canva and drag it inside the frame element.

6. Select Image in the Frame

Double click the on the image present inside the frame element so that you can access it individually.

7. Resize Image

Stretch it making it to the size of background image. Once you’re done resizing, click on the done option.

8. Remove Background

Select the other images you have besides the background image.

Next, we’ll remove the image background. You can convert the background to a transparent one by clicking once on the image the image, clicking on the “effects” button, and then selecting the “Background Remover Tool.”

Note: This method only works for Canva Pro users. If you have the free version of Canva, and want to make you image background transparent, you can use RemoveBG as a free alternative at this stage. Or you can try Canva for free for 30 days!

9. Arrange Image Layer

Select one of the images that is to be repositioned in front of the element frame. Go to position option and click on Forward.

10. Reposition the Image

Press Cntrl in windows or command in mac to move the selected image and reposition it on the element frame according to the need of your design.

11. Reposition Other Image

Select the other image and reposition it according to your design creating a subtle 3D effect.

12. Duplicate Image

Decide the image you want to give the 3D effect on, select it and go to the duplicate option in Canva to duplicate it.

13. Crop Images

After getting the duplicate image select the part you want to pop out and crop the duplicate image accordingly. Move the crop part and fix it just above the original layer to give the 3D effect.

14. Resize and Move Image

You are almost done. You just need to move the image according to your will to get the perfect 3D effect. Don’t forget to press Cntrl/command while placing or moving the images on element frame.