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Convert any image into a custom frame instantly with Image to Frames. The conversion is fully automatic - just one click and your image becomes a frame ready to use in Canva.

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How conversion works

Image to Frames uses automatic edge detection to convert images into frames. There’s no manual tracing or editing needed - the process is completely automatic.
Animation showing the one-click conversion process from image to frame in Image to Frames

One-click conversion

Upload your image and click convert. That’s it - your frame is ready in seconds.

Fully automatic

No manual tracing, no point editing, no customization needed. The tool handles everything automatically.

Multiple formats

Supports PNG, SVG, and JPG image formats. Works with photos, illustrations, and vector graphics.

Instant results

Get your frame immediately after conversion - no waiting, no processing time.

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Converting images to frames

1

Select image in Canva

Click on any image in your Canva design that you want to convert into a frame.
2

Open Image to Frames

Open the Image to Frames app from your Apps panel.
3

Convert

Click the convert button. Your selected image is instantly transformed into a frame.
This is the fastest method - no upload needed!

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Method 2: Upload image file

1

Open Image to Frames

Open the Image to Frames app from your Apps panel in Canva.
2

Upload image

Click “Upload” and select an image file (PNG, JPG, or SVG) from your device.
3

Convert

Click convert. Your uploaded image is instantly transformed into a frame.

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Best practices

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Image quality

✅ Use images with:
  • Clear, defined shapes
  • Good contrast between subject and background
  • Sharp edges (not blurry)
  • High resolution for best results
❌ Avoid:
  • Very blurry or out-of-focus images
  • Extremely low resolution images
  • Images with too many overlapping elements

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Supported formats

PNG

Perfect for photos and illustrations with transparent backgrounds.

JPG

Great for photos and images with solid backgrounds.

SVG

Ideal for vector graphics and illustrations. Perfect for importing SVG files and converting them to frames.

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Using your converted frame

Once your image is converted to a frame:
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Frame appears automatically

Your converted frame appears in your Canva design immediately after conversion.
2

Add images to frame

Drag any image into the frame to crop it to the frame’s shape.
3

Customize

Resize, reposition, or style your frame and images as needed in Canva.

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Common use cases

Upload any photo and convert it to a frame. Great for creating custom shapes from personal photos or stock images.
Upload SVG files and convert them to frames. Perfect for using vector graphics as frames in Canva.
Upload images of text and convert each character into individual frames. Great for creating text-based designs.
Convert map images into frames for creating map art and geographic designs.

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Troubleshooting

Make sure you’re using a Pro account. Free users cannot use the conversion feature. Also check that your image is in a supported format (PNG, JPG, or SVG).
Try using an image with clearer edges and better contrast. The automatic conversion works best with well-defined shapes.
Check that your file is in a supported format (PNG, JPG, or SVG) and isn’t too large. Try compressing the image if needed.

Getting Started

Learn how to install and use Image to Frames.

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Use Cases

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