Create designs that POP

Here's a simple Canva trick to give your designs instant depth and dimension - by placing your text behind an image for that eye-catching, layered look 👀

Step-by-step: Creating Dimension

1️⃣Select your image and duplicate it (Ctrl + D)

2️⃣Select the top image -> click Edit Photo -> choose Background Remover

3️⃣Add your text over both images

4️⃣With your text selected, hit Position -> Backward until it sits between the two images

5️⃣Align both images perfectly - and boom! You've just added depth and visual interest like a pro.

This trick works beautifully for cover photos, Instagram posts, and branded templates where you want your content to stand out instantly.

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