Compress Images for Canva — Free & Instant

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's free image optimizer to compress your Canva images directly in your browser — no account needed, no watermarks, and no ads. Target under 102,400KB per image for best results on Canva.

Max File Size

102,400 KB

Recommended Format

PNG

Dimensions

Depends on template — upload at 2× template size for Retina

Canva Compression Tips

  • 1.Canva accepts files up to 100MB — compress large source files before uploading
  • 2.PNG for images with transparency used in designs
  • 3.JPEG for photographic background images
  • 4.Upload at 2× the template dimensions for crisp Retina output

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