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How to Resize your Image with Canva (Free Version)
Why Image Resizing is Important?
Want your website to look more polished and professional? The images you use play a key role in creating a visually appealing experience. However, if your images are too large or too small, they can distort your layout, slow down your site, and appear out of place, especially for users browsing on mobile devices.
That’s why it’s important to ensure your images are correctly sized and optimised for your website.
Are you unsure if your images are the right size for your website? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! We’ll show you how to determine your image size in just a few minutes without any design experience.
With our quick and easy guide, we will walk you through image resizing with the free design tool, Canva.
How to Resize My Image Using Canva
If you want your images looking perfect for your website, you have come to the right place. This blog will give you a step-by-step guide on how to resize your images in Canva for free.
Step 1: Login to Canva and Click ‘Create’ to Start a New Project
Login to canva.com. If you don’t have an account, sign up. This platform is free, unless you are after the premium version.
To create a new project click create in the top left hand corner.
Step 2: Click ‘Custom Size’ on the Bottom Left Corner
Once clicked on, this screen will now appear. Now, click on custom size in the bottom left-hand corner.
Step 3: Write Your New Size, Set to Pixel and Click ‘Create New Design'
Step 4: On the Left Hand Side Click ‘Uploads’
You will now be brought to this page. On the left hand side, click “uploads”.
Step 5: Select your Image
Select the image that you want to use.
Step 6: Resize the Image to Fit the Section on Your Website
Play around and size the image until it looks how you want it to.
Step 7: Click “Share” to Export Image
Edits are now confirmed. To export your image, click ‘File’ in the top left corner, and then click ‘Export.’
Step 8: Click “Download” at the Bottom
The pop up on the right hand side will now show. Click download.
Step 9: Before Downloading, Name Your File and Ensure Dashes Have Been Used
Name your image. All images must be named in lowercase and with dashes for the web.
Dashes (-) are URL-safe and are favoured by Google for SEO purposes. When naming your images it is important to note that Google prefers descriptive, hyphen-separated keywords. For example, digital-pie-office.jpg is better than IMG1234.JPG.
Step 10: Save Your Image in JPEG Format, and Click ‘Download'
Make sure your file type is selected as JPG. Then click ‘Download’.
Take Your Website to the Next Level
Resizing your images doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. With a free design tool, like Canva, you’ll be able to resize your images with ease.
If you’re ready to improve your website performance. Contact us today, and our team at Digital Pie will support you with all things digital.
