> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started

> Learn how to install Image to Frames in Canva and create your first frame in minutes. Three simple methods to get started.

Get started with Image to Frames in just a few minutes. This guide will walk you through installing the app in Canva and creating your first frame.

## Prerequisites

* A Canva account
* Image to Frames app installed in Canva
* Image to Frames Pro subscription (required - free users cannot use the app)

<Note>
  Image to Frames requires a Pro subscription. Free users cannot access any features. Students and teachers can get a free 1-year Pro subscription.
</Note>

## Install Image to Frames in Canva

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Canva">
    Log in to your Canva account and open any design or create a new one.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Apps panel">
    Click on "Apps" in the left sidebar of Canva.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search for Image to Frames">
    Type "Image to Frames" in the search bar and select the app from the results.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the app">
    Click "Add" or "Use" to install Image to Frames in your Canva workspace.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Opening Image to Frames

Once you've installed the app, here's what you'll see when you open Image to Frames:

<Frame caption="Step 1: Image to Frames upload interface">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/qrdy/yAA0-mHhCrUwSXWM/images/image-to-frames/image_to_frames_step_1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yAA0-mHhCrUwSXWM&q=85&s=4b579fbeceea82a5c70fc630d0a74aa9" alt="Step 1 showing Image to Frames upload interface with options to upload image or export design" width="674" height="1326" data-path="images/image-to-frames/image_to_frames_step_1.png" />
</Frame>

<Frame caption="Step 2: Preview and add frame to design">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/qrdy/yAA0-mHhCrUwSXWM/images/image-to-frames/image_to_frames_step_2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yAA0-mHhCrUwSXWM&q=85&s=777163084ca142359468f3f246cd199e" alt="Step 2 showing preview of converted frame with options to add border and add frame to design" width="676" height="1244" data-path="images/image-to-frames/image_to_frames_step_2.png" />
</Frame>

## Three ways to create frames

Image to Frames offers three methods to create frames. Choose the one that works best for your workflow:

### Method 1: Use image from Canva design (Recommended)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select an image">
    Click on any image in your Canva design that you want to convert into a frame.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Image to Frames">
    Open the Image to Frames app from your Apps panel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Convert">
    Click the convert button. Your image is instantly transformed into a frame!

    <Tip>
      This is the fastest method because you don't need to upload anything.
    </Tip>
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Method 2: Upload image or SVG file

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Image to Frames">
    Open the Image to Frames app from your Apps panel in Canva.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload file">
    Click "Upload" and select an image (PNG, JPG) or SVG file from your device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Convert">
    Click convert. Your uploaded file is instantly transformed into a frame.

    <Note>
      This method is perfect for importing SVG files and converting them to frames.
    </Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Method 3: Import from Frame Store

<Steps>
  <Step title="Browse Frame Store">
    Visit the [Frame Store](https://frames.qrdyai.com/frames) and browse our collection of 40,000+ premium frames and growing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search frames">
    Use the search bar to find frames by tags like animal, map, heart, cute, or man.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download frame">
    Click download to save the SVG frame file to your device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Import into Canva">
    Open Image to Frames app in Canva and import the downloaded SVG file.

    <Warning>
      You must import the frame into the Image to Frames app in Canva. Simply downloading the SVG won't work - it needs to be imported into the app to display correctly.
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Using your frames

Once you've created a frame:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Frame is ready">
    Your converted frame appears in your Canva design automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add images">
    Drag any image into the frame to crop it to the frame's shape.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust">
    Resize, reposition, or style your frame and image as needed.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video tutorial

Watch our complete tutorial to see Image to Frames in action:

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CvnMABlVmDE" title="How to Convert Any Image into Frames in Canva | Image to Frames Tutorial" frameBorder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowFullScreen />

This comprehensive tutorial covers all features and functions of Image to Frames, including:

* Installing the app in Canva
* All three methods to create frames
* Using the Frame Library
* Tips and best practices

## Next steps

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  <Card title="Using Frame Library" icon="layer-group" href="/image-to-frames/using-frame-library">
    Learn how to browse, search, and download frames from our premium library.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use Cases" icon="lightbulb" href="/image-to-frames/use-cases">
    Discover creative ways to use Image to Frames in your projects.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pro Features" icon="star" href="/image-to-frames/pro-features">
    Learn about all Pro features and benefits.
  </Card>

  <Card title="FAQ" icon="circle-question" href="/image-to-frames/faq">
    Find answers to common questions.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>