Here's how you can add a drop shadow to an image in Canva:
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Select your image: Click on the image you want to add a drop shadow to.
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Access the Edit image panel: Click on the "Edit image" button that appears in the top toolbar.
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Navigate to Shadows: In the "Edit image" panel, find the "Shadows" option and click "See all" to view available shadow effects.
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Choose "Drop": Select the "Drop" option to apply a standard drop shadow to your image.
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Customize (Optional): Once the "Drop" shadow is applied, new controls will appear allowing you to adjust its:
- Angle: Determines the direction of the shadow.
- Offset: Controls the distance between the image and its shadow.
- Transparency: Adjusts the shadow's opacity.
- Blur: Controls the shadow's softness.
- Color: Changes the shadow's color.
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Apply Changes: Click "Apply" to save the drop shadow effect and any customizations you've made. If you don't click apply, the changes may be lost.
Now your image will have a drop shadow!