How to Create Watermark in Canva

Quick summary

This tutorial shows you how to create a watermark in Canva by adding a text element, adjusting its transparency, exporting it as a transparent PNG, and overlaying it onto your image. It covers the full end-to-end workflow — from inserting a text box to downloading and applying the finished watermark.

Steps

1. On the edit toolbar, click 'Text' to begin creating your watermark.
2. Click the 'Add a text box' option to insert a new text element.
3. Adjust the size and position of your watermark on the canvas.
4. Click the 'Transparency' button above the canvas to open opacity controls.
5. Drag the 'Transparency Slider' to set the desired visibility level for your watermark.
6. Click the 'Share' button in the top right corner of the screen.
7. In the submenu that appears, click 'Download'.
8. Select 'PNG' as the file type.
9. Enable the 'Transparent Background' option.
10. Click 'Download' to save your watermark file.
11. On the edit toolbar, navigate to 'Uploads'.
12. Click to add the photo to your Canva design.
13. Click 'Upload files' to upload your saved watermark.
14. Click the watermark file to add it to your image.
15. Resize and reposition the watermark to your preferred placement.
16. Once satisfied, click 'Share' to save your final watermarked design.