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How to Use Blend Modes in Canva – Everything you need to know [Proven Method 2024]

Last updated on February 4, 2024 @ 5:05 pm

Yes, there are blend modes in Canva! However, the blend modes available in Canva is different from other design tools. Still, you can use them to add special effects to your images or to create interesting combinations of colors and textures.

To access the blend modes, simply click on the image you want to edit, and then click on the “Edit image” button in the top toolbar. You’ll see a menu of different blend modes to choose from on the left-hand side of the screen.

PRO TIP: There are no blend modes in Canva. This means that if you have two images that you want to overlay, they will simply be placed on top of each other with no transparency options. This can make it difficult to create certain effects, so be aware of this limitation when using Canva.

Some of the most popular blend modes are “Multiply,” “Screen,” “Overlay,” and “Soft Light.” Each of these blend modes will produce a different effect on your image. However, some alternative methods that you can use in Canva are also available.

One of them is the “Filters” section. It offers various options such as ‘Epic’, ‘Festive’, ‘Summer’, ‘Afterglow’, ‘Solar’ and many others.

There are also lots of blend mode options available in the “You may also like” section. Some of these are ‘Shadows’, ‘Duotone’, ‘Paint Effects’, ‘Color Mix’, ‘Trippy’, ‘Pixelate’, ‘Screen’, ‘Blur’, and many others.

Once you’ve selected a blend mode, you can further adjust the effect by changing the settings of the layer. This can be found in the “Adjust” section. Simply select a property, and use the slider below it to adjust its settings.

NOTE: You can also use the “See all” button to see all of the properties that you can adjust.

So go ahead and give it a try! With a little experimentation, you can create some really amazing effects with Canva’s blend modes.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

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