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How Do You Blur a Shape in Canva?

Last updated on January 15, 2023 @ 3:30 pm

There are two different ways that you can blur a shape in Canva:

1. To blur a shape in Canva, you must convert the shape into an image.

You can do this inside Canva by just selecting a shape and downloading the shape as a PNG file with a transparent background.

If you’re not a Canva Pro User you can freely make your image transparent with third-party software.1. Convert your shape to a transparent image.Once you’ve downloaded it, upload the image and drag it into Canva.2. Upload your shape and drag it into Canva.Click Edit Image and select Adjust.3. Click Edit Image and select AdjustAdjust the Blur Slider to your desired outcome.4. Adjust the Blur Slider to your desired outcome

2. You can also find the Blur effect in Canva once you clicked Edit Image.

5. Find the Blur effect in canvaYou can now select part of your shape to be blurred. You can also adjust the intensity, spread, and size of the blur.6.1 You can now select part of your shape to be blurred. You can also adjust the intensity, spread, and size of the blur.Now you know how to blur a shape in Canva, so get out there and start experimenting!

PRO TIP: Please be aware that blurring a shape in Canva may not result in the desired effect. We recommend testing this out on a few different images to see if it works for your needs. Thank you for using Canva!
Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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