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How to Slice in Canva

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to split an image into multiple sections in Canva.

Quick summary

Slicing an image in Canva is done by duplicating the original photo and using the Crop tool to isolate each section individually. This technique lets you break a single image into multiple aligned pieces without any third-party tools.


Steps

  1. Select the photo on your canvas and duplicate the image for each slice by clicking the copy icon.
  2. Go to the edit toolbar above and click 'Edit image'.
  3. Click on the duplicated image, then click the 'Crop' button in the toolbar above.
  4. Adjust the crop box to isolate the section of the image you want for the first slice.
  5. Repeat the duplication and cropping process for each section of the image you want to slice.
  6. Once you have adjusted the photo for the third slice, click 'Done'.
  7. Review your slices — by following these steps you can effectively slice an image in Canva.
  8. Click 'Share' to save your work.

📌 Why this matters

Slicing images in Canva is a key technique for creators who need to split a single visual into multiple coordinated pieces — for example, Instagram grid layouts, multi-panel social posts, or segmented banner ads. Canva's built-in Crop and Duplicate tools make it possible to achieve precise image slicing without exporting to external editors, saving designers significant time. Understanding how to slice images directly inside Canva gives marketers and content creators full control over their visual output within one platform.
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