How to Resize an Image in Canva

Canva makes it easy to resize images for different platforms and purposes. Here's how to resize images in Canva step-by-step.

Resize image in Canva (step-by-step)

1. Open Canva and create a new design or open an existing one.
2. Upload your image by clicking Uploads in the left sidebar, then Upload media.
3. Drag the image onto your canvas or click to add it.
4. Select the image by clicking on it.
5. In the top toolbar, you'll see width and height fields. Enter your desired dimensions.
6. Canva will maintain aspect ratio by default. To change this, click the lock icon to unlock proportions.
7. Click outside the image or press Enter to apply the resize.

Resize for specific platforms

Canva offers preset sizes for popular platforms:

• Click Custom size when creating a new design.
• Choose from templates like Instagram Post (1080×1080), Facebook Cover (820×312), or create custom dimensions.
• For existing images, use Resize in the top menu and select a preset size.

Free alternative for bulk resizing

Need to resize multiple images at once? Use our free Bulk Image Resizer tool:

1. Upload up to 50 images at once.
2. Set your desired dimensions.
3. Download all resized images as a ZIP file.

This is perfect for batch processing without Canva Pro subscription.

Try it online (free)

• Bulk Image Resizer - Resize multiple images at once
• Resize Image for Instagram - Optimize for Instagram
• Resize Image for Facebook - Perfect Facebook dimensions
• Change image background

Tips for resizing in Canva

• Use high-resolution source images (at least 2x your target size) for best quality.
• Maintain aspect ratio to avoid distortion unless intentional.
• For print projects, use 300 DPI resolution.
• For web use, 72-150 DPI is sufficient and reduces file size.
• Use Canva's Magic Resize feature (Pro only) to automatically resize designs for multiple platforms.

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