How to Change the Size of a Design in Canva for Free (Without Pro Account)
Canva has revolutionized graphic design by making it accessible to everyone—no advanced skills required! Whether you're designing social media posts, flyers, or presentations, Canva’s intuitive interface lets you create stunning visuals effortlessly.
But what if you need to change the size of your design in Canva? The resize feature is a Pro-only tool, leaving free users searching for workarounds.
Good news! You don’t need Canva Pro to adjust your design dimensions. This step-by-step guide will show you how to set custom dimensions in Canva for free—both on desktop and mobile.
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However, free users can still manually resize designs without losing quality. Here’s how:
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Step 1: Open a New Custom-Sized Canvas
- Keep your original design open (don’t close or delete it).
- Open a new browser tab and go to Canva.com.
- Click “Custom size” (top-right corner).
- Enter your desired dimensions (e.g., 1080x1080px for Instagram).
- Click “Create new design”—this opens a blank canvas in your chosen size.
Step 2: Copy Your Original Design
1. Go back to your original design tab.2. Select all elements:
- Windows: Press Ctrl + A
- Mac: Press Cmd + A
3. Copy the design:
- Right-click → “Copy”
- Or use Ctrl/Cmd + C
Step 3: Paste & Adjust in the New Canvas
1. Switch to your new custom-sized design tab.2. Paste your copied design:
- Right-click → “Paste”
- Or press Ctrl/Cmd + V
3. Adjust elements to fit the new dimensions (drag corners, resize text, reposition images).
✅ Done! You’ve successfully changed your Canva design size without Pro!
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Step 1: Select & Copy All Design Elements
- Open your design in the Canva app.
- Tap any element → three dots (⋮) → “Select Multiple”.
- Manually select all items (they’ll highlight when chosen).
- Tap “Copy” (or use the share icon if Copy isn’t visible).
Step 2: Create a New Custom-Sized Design
- Go back to the Canva home screen.
- Tap the “+” (purple button) → “Create new design”.
- Scroll down and select “Custom dimensions”.
- Enter your preferred size → Tap “Create”.
Step 3: Paste & Resize Your Design
- Tap the blank canvas → “Paste” (or hold and select “Paste”).
- Rearrange & resize elements to fit the new canvas.
📌 Pro Tip: Pinch to zoom for better precision on mobile!
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Final Thoughts: Mastering Canva Without Pro
You don’t need a paid plan to set custom dimensions in Canva—just follow these simple copy-paste steps. Whether on desktop or mobile, you can resize designs freely without losing your original work.
🚀 Now go create stunning designs—no Pro needed!
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