How to edit photos for Social media with Canva
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In this Guided Project, you will:
Create an individual photo project for social media in Canva.
2 hours
Beginner
No download needed
Split-screen video
English
Desktop only
By the end of this project, you will learn how to edit photos for social media using the free version of Canva. An essential role of your social media marketing strategy is to establish your online identity and to appeal to your users, many times on a lean marketing budget. You don’t need to be a professional photographer to create eye-catching images and photo projects. You can use Canva to complete this project because it provides all the tools you need to edit photos for social media, while offering a variety of options for sharing and publishing.
Skills you will develop
Social Media Marketing
Social Media
Photography
Graphic Design
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Set up a free Canva account and navigate the Canva dashboard.
Upload a photo to Canva and discover different editing techniques.
Create an individual photo project for social media in Canva.
Design an individual Instagram photo post in Canva.
Discover filters and effects in Canva to transform your photos.
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In a split-screen video, your instructor guides you step-by-step
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