How to Export Transparent Video from Canva

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Remove the background color

   Select the background layer of your design. Open the color picker in the top toolbar and click the Add New Color button, then move the transparency slider to zero to ensure the workspace background is set to transparent.

   Note: Ensure your design elements are not locked to a solid background layer.
2. 30 sec

   Access the export menu

   Click the Share button located in the top right corner of the Canva interface. Select Download from the dropdown menu to reveal the export settings panel.

3. 30 sec

   Choose the MOV file type

   Click the File Type dropdown menu and select MOV as the export format. MP4 does not support alpha channel transparency, so selecting MOV is mandatory.

   Note: The MOV option only appears if you have a Canva Pro subscription.
4. 30 sec

   Toggle transparent background

   Locate the checkbox labeled Transparent Background within the download settings panel. Ensure this box is checked to enable the alpha channel in your exported video file.

5. 30 sec

   Download your video

   Click the Download button to initiate the render. Wait for the progress bar to complete and save the resulting MOV file to your local machine.

   Note: The file size will be larger than a standard MP4 due to the inclusion of the transparency data.