{"id":7383,"date":"2023-11-28T01:18:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T01:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/?p=7383"},"modified":"2023-11-28T01:18:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T01:18:32","slug":"how-to-remove-gif-background-in-canva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-remove-gif-background-in-canva\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Remove GIF Background in Canva"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Couldn&#8217;t find a way to remove the GIF background in Canva? Worry not! Check out the below approaches to do it right away. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Integrating GIFs in a design can enhance engagement significantly. While selecting the right GIF isn&#8217;t a difficult task if you&#8217;re aware of your requirements, implementing it in a design can be difficult as the backgrounds don&#8217;t align, causing the GIF to stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid this, we will help you remove the background of a GIF in Canva and provide alternate approaches to ease up the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What we cover<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-remove-gif-background-in-canva\/#Before_You_Start\" >Before You Start<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-remove-gif-background-in-canva\/#Remove_GIF_Background_Using_Canva\" >Remove GIF Background Using Canva<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-remove-gif-background-in-canva\/#Remove_GIF_Background_Using_Unscreen\" >Remove GIF Background Using Unscreen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-remove-gif-background-in-canva\/#PRO_TIP_Hassle-Free_Way_to_Add_Background_Removed_GIFs_to_Canva\" >PRO TIP: Hassle-Free Way to Add Background Removed GIFs to Canva<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-remove-gif-background-in-canva\/#Wrapping_Up\" >Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"before-you-start\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_You_Start\"><\/span>Before You Start<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process that involves removing the background of a GIF in Canva is the same as removing the background of a video. However, you need to convert the GIF file format to MOV to get started, and here is how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by navigating to GIPHY or any website and <strong>right-click<\/strong> on the GIF you&#8217;re interested in. Now, from the available options, click on <strong>Save image <\/strong>to <strong>download<\/strong> the GIF.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-17f19e0e-e0a1\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-17f19e0e-e0a1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Save-image-as.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Save image as\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"363\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>After the GIF is downloaded, if you notice its properties, it features a <strong>.gif <\/strong>extension.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-b8eaacdf-1925\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-b8eaacdf-1925\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GIF-extension.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"GIF extension\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"356\" height=\"174\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>To remove the background of the GIF file through background removal tools, convert the GIF into a video file. For demonstration, we will change the downloaded GIF to MOV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To do this, navigate to <a href=\"https:\/\/cloudconvert.com\/pdf-to-jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloudconvert&#8217;s GIF to MOV tool<\/a> and upload the GIF file to the tool by using the <strong>Select File <\/strong>button. We suggest leaving the options below as is unless you&#8217;re aware.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-d3fc6cfc-38e2\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-d3fc6cfc-38e2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GIF-to-MOV-converter.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"GIF to MOV converter\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1144\" height=\"768\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>Once the GIF is uploaded to the tool, click on the <strong>Convert<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-fcbb6208-be39\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-fcbb6208-be39\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Convert.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Convert button\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1148\" height=\"492\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\n<li>Now, wait for the GIF to convert, and once done, click on the <strong>Download<\/strong> button. If you notice, it is converted to <strong>.mov<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-2fee70e5-ca17\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-2fee70e5-ca17\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Converted-GIF-to-MOV.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Converted GIF to MOV\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1147\" height=\"403\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remove-gif-background-using-canva\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_GIF_Background_Using_Canva\"><\/span>Remove GIF Background Using Canva<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you have successfully converted the GIF to a video file, you can begin by removing its background. Here is how to do it: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin by opening the project you&#8217;re working on or create a new design from the home through the <strong>Create a design<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-1554481b-1be7\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-1554481b-1be7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Create-a-design-5.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Create a design\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"797\" height=\"558\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>After the project is loaded, edit the GIF that is converted to video by dragging and dropping it onto the template. If it isn&#8217;t uploaded yet, do it by clicking on the <strong>Upload files<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-e8454757-fe22\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-e8454757-fe22\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Drag-and-drop-1.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Drag and drop\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1122\" height=\"646\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Once the video is added to the template, click on it to reveal options at the top. Doing so, you will find multiple options, from which click on <strong>Edit Video<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-b86c7b69-b8c0\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-b86c7b69-b8c0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Edit-Video-option.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Edit video option\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"747\" height=\"293\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Now, you&#8217;re displayed with the <strong>Effects<\/strong> tab on the left. Navigate to <strong>Background Remover<\/strong> and select it to eliminate the video background and make manual adjustments to the result if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-3258b28d-17d9\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-3258b28d-17d9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Background-remover-1.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Background remover\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1100\" height=\"472\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>After the background is removed, navigate to the top right corner and click on <strong>Share<\/strong>. Now, from the listed options, click on <strong>Download<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-c98a7bd0-d685\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-c98a7bd0-d685\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Download-option-2.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Download option\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"362\" height=\"450\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\n<li>Doing this opens dedicated download options. Navigate to <strong>File type<\/strong>, and select <strong>GIF<\/strong> from the drop-down menu to save the video with the removed background back as GIF.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-dc5daeba-c5e6\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-dc5daeba-c5e6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Download-as-GIF.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Download as GIF\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"735\" height=\"343\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remove-gif-background-using-unscreen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_GIF_Background_Using_Unscreen\"><\/span>Remove GIF Background Using Unscreen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canva&#8217;s background removal tool is available on Canva Pro and Canva for Teams. If you&#8217;re looking for a free approach, Unscreen can be your best choice, and below are the steps on how to use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> While Unscreen has the restriction set to download the first five seconds of the background removed video, as we are dealing with GIFs and short videos, this approach works fine. However, if you&#8217;re dealing with long GIFs or videos, you have to consider paid tools or software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin by navigating to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unscreen.com\/upload\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unscreen video background removal tool<\/a> in your browser. You can upload the video for processing using the Upload Clip button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-d74a4ee2-57c7\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-d74a4ee2-57c7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Unscreen-1.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Unscreen\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1544\" height=\"762\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Wait for the tool to finish removing the background. Once done, you&#8217;ll be presented with a preview. Click the <strong>Download button<\/strong> to save the video with the removed background.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-6e1ade0e-47c9\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-6e1ade0e-47c9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Result-unscreen.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Result - unscreen\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"944\" height=\"560\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Doing this, you&#8217;re left with the GIF that is turned into a video without background. To make it back as a GIF, use <a href=\"https:\/\/cloudconvert.com\/mov-to-gif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloudconvert&#8217;s MOV to GIF<\/a> tool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-e01c5fa7-9df1\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-e01c5fa7-9df1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MOV-to-GIF-converter.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"MOV to GIF converter\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1337\" height=\"827\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pro-tip-hassle-free-way-to-add-background-removed-gifs-to-canva\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PRO_TIP_Hassle-Free_Way_to_Add_Background_Removed_GIFs_to_Canva\"><\/span>PRO TIP: Hassle-Free Way to Add Background Removed GIFs to Canva<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other reason for considering Unscreen is for its dedicated <strong>Search GIF <\/strong>option, where you can search for the GIF that fits your design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On selecting one, it removes the background of the GIF, eliminates the hassle of file conversions, and also provides you the flexibility to choose the GIF of your liking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-ad262ed1-1477\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-ad262ed1-1477\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Search-GIPHY.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Search GIPHY\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1474\" height=\"762\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, you don&#8217;t have to face any restrictions on Canva as the background removed GIF can be directly added to Canva through the <strong>Upload files<\/strong> from the Uploads option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrapping-up\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Congratulations on learning how to remove GIF background in Canva!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Canva is the go-to destination for multiple tools that aid the design development process, if you&#8217;re using the free version, you&#8217;re bound to face the restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid this, we have provided the best alternatives, and according to us, unscreen&#8217;s Search GIF option is arguably the best solution if you&#8217;re looking for background-free GIFs to add to Canva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"related-reading\">Related Reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-remove-backgrounds-in-canva\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-remove-backgrounds-in-canva\/\">How to Remove Backgrounds in Canva<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-create-300-dpi-images-using-canva\/\">How To Create 300 DPI Images Using Canva<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-stretch-the-image-in-canva\/\">How to Stretch the Image in Canva<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Couldn&#8217;t find a way to remove the GIF background in Canva? 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