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How Do You Make a Stencil in Canva?

Last updated on September 27, 2022 @ 7:01 pm

There are a few different ways that you can make a stencil in Canva.

The first way is to use the ‘Custom Shape’ tool. With this tool, you can draw any shape that you want and then save it as a stencil.

To use the ‘Custom Shape’ tool, simply select it from the left hand side menu and then draw your shape on the canvas. Once you’re happy with your shape, click ‘Done’ and then ‘Save as Template’.

Yourshape will now be saved as a custom stencil that you can use anytime!

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Another way to make a stencil in Canva is to upload an image. You can upload any image that you want and then crop it into the shape that you need.

To upload an image, click on the ‘Uploads’ tab in the left hand side menu and then select the image that you want to upload. Once your image is uploaded, click on it and then select the ‘Crop’ tool from the top menu.

You can now crop your image into any shape that you want. When you’re happy with your shape, click ‘Done’ and then ‘Save as Template’.

Conclusion:
There are two main ways that you can make a stencil in Canva – by using the ‘Custom Shape’ tool or by uploading an image. Both of these methods are quick and easy, so you can create your stencils in no time at all!

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.