@@cx1291 choose the program that works best for you. You can crop and resize in many programs. This is just one of many options in life. It’s even possible to crop on a phone. So if that’s all you need to do and not crop and image in a canva design. Then just do that. Or. You could print it off and get a pair of scissors ✂️ just make sure you stay safe and have fun 🤩
Very helpful tips! Thank you! I am using a mockup element for my design, but the element isn't the same size as the canvas behind it. When I dragged the element and tried to enlarge it to fit the whole canvas, it didn't let me do so. Any solution for that?
It will depend on the size of the frame on the mockup. The old mockup website used to give the dimensions needed, but I can't see these in Canva. I'll give this feedback.
@@DarrenM I'm also having the same problem! I'm using a frame template that I want to drag to resize horizontally but it won't let me do that :( it won't allow me to change the aspect ratio and drag the template from the sides, even though I have pro!
Hey, thanks for the video! Great stuff. I have a client who has the pro account and has shared a link to the project with me (free account). It doesn't seem to allow me to resize the project. Am I missing something or will I still need a pro account for this?
Hi, Darren thanks for your post. I am trying to resize a blanket design to specifications requested by Printify 6299 x 5276 "50 x60" but Canva says it dosent do these sizes arghhh! It is my first sale requesting the blanket too lol great start...ps I have pro and I dont have the resize button where you have yours? it says magic switch...Noticed this is year old but still I cant find how to do this size any help appreciated
are those the tesco mince pies? i love them. they're also vegan (if they haven't changed the recipe recently). Thankyou this was super helpful, have used your video a few times now, cos i keep forgetting how to do this.
Yes they are! from what I remember. So tasty. Also check out this video on resizing designs that I did. It's a bit of an updated one th-cam.com/video/aXf6T4PBOm4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wSLbrFI0R-5ox4j_
Thank you for this video. I use Pro for the business I work for. I've resized my template for a facebook event cover but the dashed frame (not sure what it is called) on the template shrunk and the design is not fitting within that. Not only the text but the images as well are cut off. HELP!
Yes. If you have pro 45 day trial in description. You can just use resize and it does the whole document. Otherwise it will be one page at a time using the option in this video.
I'm trying to make a banner that is 3 feet by 8 feet. The resizing won't allow me to go that big. Is this just not possible in Canva or am I missing something?
Good video. I am just wanting to resize to two different sizes. I clicked and entered new dimensions but couldnt tell if they were resized? How can I tell if they were actially changed? New to Canva. Thank you.
I have Pro but when I resize, it changes the size smaller...not matter what size I click to resize it to. If I try and resize again (trying to correct it), it makes it even smaller. What am I doing wrong?
That’s interesting to hear. What are you resizing from and to? I’ll have to test. In many cases the Resize option is there as a guide and will require some tweaking.
Thank you for your informative video. I have the pro and did a resize for a label I am making. It seems that all my font sizes have become smaller. Can you do a resize and keep the original font size? Also do I download the resize design to PDF to print a high quality? Thank you.
PDF for print will give you a higher quality. With regards to the font size, it will change according to the size of the document. There’s often some tweaking needed though.
Hi, you can change it, but given there is also a ratio difference between the two documents, you may need to adjust the positioning of elements slightly.
Hello Hello, thank you so much for this video! I have a small question, i can't find the solution, -> how to resize an element from Canva? I mean, change his dimensions? For example a frame, sometimes i want a bigger lenght but not wide (or reverse!).... It seems the ratio is locked. it seems so simple, but i can't figure out how to do, so frustrating!! Thank you!
Is there a way to resize manually (without putting the exact pixels) the Canvas to delete the white space or transparent space on custom designs? Always that I make a custom design in Canva I need to go to photoshop to cut the borders of it
It sure is. Just use the resize option in Canva (if you have pro) or create a blank doc the size you want and copy the info over. It will need some tweaking to get it correct.
@@isabelrodriguesale is your image attached to the background. If you double click the image, you’ll be able to adjust the size. If the image is wide than it is taller it will naturally not fit the frame. If you want the full image, you can right click and detach from the background. This will allow you to size an image are you want.
@@isabelrodriguesale I have this old video that should help. th-cam.com/video/JfkIG1Skt5c/w-d-xo.html let me know if not and I'll see if I can create a new version. It's sometimes hard to fully understand without seeing the design.
I've been watching your video, and they are really helpful. I would love to learn how to create wall art that can be spanned across 3 frames. I just watch your hack for frames but I'm still new to it.
Thanks this was very useful. But how do you re-size the design to a certain size for printing? Ie. resize a Facebook post to 4x6” print? Also how do I make my design have bleed for printing?
Often it doesn’t need to be a full size. Speak to your printer and ask them what resolution size image and format they need it in. Often print for pdf is best.
I searched everywhere for this very question and he just clicked like and didn't even answer. And I assume that he deleted everybody else's question who asked the same thing. Because I'm sure it's a common question for paperback book writers.
You would think Canva would have a way to resize the Canvas to fit the image or element automatically or even resize removing all transparency like many other editors.
Hey, I'm looking to create a large banner (3m x 1m) and design it on Canva. However, I can't seem to create a custom design that large... Is it possible to?
Not sure what went wrong, but when I used the Pro resize button to IG as I said it moved the elements. Trying to remember what I did. Anyway, I will check next time. 🙈
This isn't an option in Canva, so that's why he didn't do this. :-) The only way is on Canva pro to export at a lower quality. You might be best off with a service like tiny jpeg or some other image-shrinking program. :-)
There's no manual way to adjust the exiting artboard, you would have to create the size you want and then copy and paste all the elements over. It would be nice if they could create a crop artboard feature.
Random. But this was part of 24 days of Christmas I did a couple of years ago. Who'd have thought someone would be watching it years later. But here we are and I hope the main part of the video was able to help you. :-)
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Thanks - the resize function looks very useful... does Creative fabrica as similar shortcut?
What makes Canva so special if I can resize in Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint? Thanks
@@cx1291 choose the program that works best for you. You can crop and resize in many programs. This is just one of many options in life. It’s even possible to crop on a phone. So if that’s all you need to do and not crop and image in a canva design. Then just do that. Or.
You could print it off and get a pair of scissors ✂️ just make sure you stay safe and have fun 🤩
Hey Darren!
Thank you for that! Will def be using it. BUT, I am wondering, how do I resize a template to a CUSTOM dimension?
Good question! You can copy and paste the same way in to a different size. But you will need to edit and move the layout a bit more.
@@DarrenM Can you be more specific about this?
Very helpful tips! Thank you! I am using a mockup element for my design, but the element isn't the same size as the canvas behind it. When I dragged the element and tried to enlarge it to fit the whole canvas, it didn't let me do so. Any solution for that?
It will depend on the size of the frame on the mockup. The old mockup website used to give the dimensions needed, but I can't see these in Canva. I'll give this feedback.
@@DarrenM I'm also having the same problem! I'm using a frame template that I want to drag to resize horizontally but it won't let me do that :( it won't allow me to change the aspect ratio and drag the template from the sides, even though I have pro!
Hey, thanks for the video! Great stuff. I have a client who has the pro account and has shared a link to the project with me (free account). It doesn't seem to allow me to resize the project. Am I missing something or will I still need a pro account for this?
To use pro features you’ll need a pro account. Use geni.us/trycanva for 30 days free.
Hi, Darren thanks for your post. I am trying to resize a blanket design to specifications requested by Printify 6299 x 5276 "50 x60" but Canva says it dosent do these sizes arghhh! It is my first sale requesting the blanket too lol great start...ps I have pro and I dont have the resize button where you have yours? it says magic switch...Noticed this is year old but still I cant find how to do this size
any help appreciated
If I have a long thin design how do I resize the background to fit the group on the canvas?
You could try magic expand to fill the background.
Since I’m in the US, I’m having the Peruvian Organic coffee from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. So yummy!
Very nice. I think after having all this coffee I’ll have a month of tea’s. I normally have tea in the afternoon. So many next year I’ll swap ☺️
are those the tesco mince pies? i love them. they're also vegan (if they haven't changed the recipe recently). Thankyou this was super helpful, have used your video a few times now, cos i keep forgetting how to do this.
Yes they are! from what I remember. So tasty. Also check out this video on resizing designs that I did. It's a bit of an updated one th-cam.com/video/aXf6T4PBOm4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wSLbrFI0R-5ox4j_
So the only way to resize the canvas in Canva Free is to start a new project & paste in the old elements & resize THEM.
Yup.
Resize existing Design: When you use custom size the canvas does not change but only the content. How do we change the canvas too?
You can use resize in Canva Pro or you have to create a new design and copy it across.
Thank you for this video. I use Pro for the business I work for. I've resized my template for a facebook event cover but the dashed frame (not sure what it is called) on the template shrunk and the design is not fitting within that. Not only the text but the images as well are cut off. HELP!
So sometimes it will depend on the elements that are being used. You might need to adjust or swap out certain ones.
@@DarrenM thank you! That's what I did and it worked.
I am looking to resize the whole document, not just one page ¿is it possible?
Yes. If you have pro 45 day trial in description. You can just use resize and it does the whole document. Otherwise it will be one page at a time using the option in this video.
I'm trying to make a banner that is 3 feet by 8 feet. The resizing won't allow me to go that big. Is this just not possible in Canva or am I missing something?
Speak to who is doing your printing and see what size they need the image, it’s not normal to have an image the actual size. Hope that helps.
how do I create a poster in pixels if the pixel number is above what canva allows?
How big a design are you needing?
@@DarrenM 7200x18000 to create poster on canva
Good video. I am just wanting to resize to two different sizes. I clicked and entered new dimensions but couldnt tell if they were resized? How can I tell if they were actially changed? New to Canva. Thank you.
Hey, Under the menu where you resize. The current document size is shown. You can also export the file and check the file information.
Thank you very much!
I have Pro but when I resize, it changes the size smaller...not matter what size I click to resize it to. If I try and resize again (trying to correct it), it makes it even smaller. What am I doing wrong?
That’s interesting to hear. What are you resizing from and to? I’ll have to test. In many cases the Resize option is there as a guide and will require some tweaking.
Thank you for your informative video. I have the pro and did a resize for a label I am making. It seems that all my font sizes have become smaller. Can you do a resize and keep the original font size? Also do I download the resize design to PDF to print a high quality? Thank you.
PDF for print will give you a higher quality. With regards to the font size, it will change according to the size of the document. There’s often some tweaking needed though.
@@DarrenM Thank you!
Can I change my 11.69 x 8.27 into a 8.5 x 8.5?? Will this able to be done on canva pro?
Hi, you can change it, but given there is also a ratio difference between the two documents, you may need to adjust the positioning of elements slightly.
Thank you, was pulling my hair out trying to make A4 into A5!!!
thank you soo much! i needed these it worked for me as a student it is very useful 🥹🥹🥹 this needs more views
Can't see group items in Canva fix- It is so helpful for me.
Glad this was helpful for you. Make sure you don't have items already grouped, as you can't group already grouped items in Canva.
Hello Hello, thank you so much for this video!
I have a small question, i can't find the solution, -> how to resize an element from Canva? I mean, change his dimensions? For example a frame, sometimes i want a bigger lenght but not wide (or reverse!).... It seems the ratio is locked. it seems so simple, but i can't figure out how to do, so frustrating!! Thank you!
So frames are locked in ratio and no way to change them. But you could use a grid instead or make your own custom frame.
Is there a way to resize manually (without putting the exact pixels) the Canvas to delete the white space or transparent space on custom designs? Always that I make a custom design in Canva I need to go to photoshop to cut the borders of it
You just need to drag the images and elements about to better fit the canvas. There’s no need to put anything in to photoshop.
Hello, Darren, is it possible to resize a flyer (10cmx21 cm) into a A4 sheet in Canva? Thanks for your help
It sure is. Just use the resize option in Canva (if you have pro) or create a blank doc the size you want and copy the info over. It will need some tweaking to get it correct.
@@DarrenM Thanks I trief to do it , I. Have a pro Account, but I don‘ t get the Full Picture. Could you suggest any tutorial?
@@isabelrodriguesale is your image attached to the background. If you double click the image, you’ll be able to adjust the size. If the image is wide than it is taller it will naturally not fit the frame. If you want the full image, you can right click and detach from the background. This will allow you to size an image are you want.
@@DarrenM thanks so much for your time
Do you have any tutorial where you show how to do it and could possibly forward me? That would be great.
Isabel
@@isabelrodriguesale I have this old video that should help. th-cam.com/video/JfkIG1Skt5c/w-d-xo.html let me know if not and I'll see if I can create a new version. It's sometimes hard to fully understand without seeing the design.
I've been watching your video, and they are really helpful. I would love to learn how to create wall art that can be spanned across 3 frames. I just watch your hack for frames but I'm still new to it.
Do you mean like a Triptic of images? It would be a case of lining them up how you need in the frames.
I wish I had done this tutorial before I resized to fit to IG. As what happened when I posted the elements moved from original position. 😕
Thanks this was very useful.
But how do you re-size the design to a certain size for printing? Ie. resize a Facebook post to 4x6” print?
Also how do I make my design have bleed for printing?
Often it doesn’t need to be a full size. Speak to your printer and ask them what resolution size image and format they need it in. Often print for pdf is best.
I cant get my paperback 8.5 x 11 template to fit canvas in Canva grrr it just wont stretch to fit without it losing a top or bottom
I searched everywhere for this very question and he just clicked like and didn't even answer. And I assume that he deleted everybody else's question who asked the same thing. Because I'm sure it's a common question for paperback book writers.
You would think Canva would have a way to resize the Canvas to fit the image or element automatically or even resize removing all transparency like many other editors.
There is Magic resize. But that’s a pro feature.
@@DarrenM I have pro but still can't figure out how to resize canvas to fit image
@@iammichaelhughes when in Canva you will see resize you can resize to a custom size. Or you can create a new canvas and copy the image to there.
Hey, I'm looking to create a large banner (3m x 1m) and design it on Canva. However, I can't seem to create a custom design that large... Is it possible to?
You shouldn't need to make the image that large. Speak to your printers and ask them the file size they need.
Can you create a tiled seamless pattern on the Canva mobile app?
This is possible. Just follow the similar steps in a recent video I did.
Is it uploaded yet?
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Thank you buddy, super helpful video
ok but how do you do this with an uploaded image???
Just change the size of the board by creating a custom size project and then add your image to that. You can't upscale your images though.
Thank you. I asked a question here but I actually managed 🙂
how do I change the size of my project? 🙂
For this you would need Canva pro and use the resize option. That resizes the whole project. Let me know if you’d like me to create a short to help.
Thanks! This was so helpful
I do have an updated version that might help further th-cam.com/video/EBG4dTNr6Fg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=j-geOf3jMQctwF56
Not sure what went wrong, but when I used the Pro resize button to IG as I said it moved the elements. Trying to remember what I did. Anyway, I will check next time. 🙈
I’ve not seen it move things about too much when resizing. One to test on the future.
@@DarrenM probably something I did or didn't do. But will check it next time. Thank you for responding
I was hoping that he would have explained how to turn an image from MB to KB
This isn't an option in Canva, so that's why he didn't do this. :-) The only way is on Canva pro to export at a lower quality. You might be best off with a service like tiny jpeg or some other image-shrinking program. :-)
I wanted to resize the canvas/artboard that I’m actually designing on. Guess I’ll just render it and crop it in photoshop.
There's no manual way to adjust the exiting artboard, you would have to create the size you want and then copy and paste all the elements over. It would be nice if they could create a crop artboard feature.
@@DarrenM Ok, thank you. Yes, that would be nice. Maybe I'll request it with them.
Thank u !!!
Thank you!!!!!!!
Great tip. thanks!
Thankyou
YEAH Thanks!
mann thankss aloot
Very welcome. Have a creative day.
plase get to the point
Nope. Read the manual yoruself haha
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Random. But this was part of 24 days of Christmas I did a couple of years ago. Who'd have thought someone would be watching it years later. But here we are and I hope the main part of the video was able to help you. :-)
p.s. Now I have watched it back I want to have a mince pie and some coffee already haha.