Compress Images for Canva
Canva lets you upload and use custom images in your designs. Pre-optimized images upload faster, use less storage, and produce cleaner results in Canva's design canvas. Use ImageSmith to compress your Canva images before sending — free, instant, and entirely in your browser. No account needed, no watermarks. Target under 102,400KB for best results on Canva.
Max size
102,400 KB
Format
PNG
Size
Depends on template — upload at 2× template size for Retina
- 1Canva accepts files up to 100MB — compress large source files before uploading
- 2PNG for images with transparency used in designs
- 3JPEG for photographic background images
- 4Upload at 2× the template dimensions for crisp Retina output
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Canva image compression FAQ
Canva accepts JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and SVG up to 100MB. For best design quality, use PNG for images with transparency and JPEG for photographs. Upload at 2× your design dimensions for Retina output.