Unleash Your Creativity: Elevate Headshots and Transform Photos with Canva's FREE AI Magic Edit
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to my channel, Jennifer Marie, where I teach you different ways to make money online as a freelancer and also talk about different tech tips. Today, I have an exciting tutorial for you. I'm going to show you Canva's new magic edit tool, which is 100% free right now. This tool will allow us to transform our photos, even if they have horrible quality and are not very professional, into something that we can use as a headshot on our business web page, Instagram, or LinkedIn profile.
To get started, all you need to do is sign up for Canva. You can click on the link in the description below if you want to try it out. Once you've signed up, find a photo of yourself that you want to transform into a headshot. Click on "Create a Design" and then click "Import File" to locate the photo you want to edit.
Transforming the Photo
Let's take an example of an old, pixelated photo. After importing the photo, click on "Use in a New Design" and choose a custom size. For a headshot, let's keep it as a square with a size of 1000 x 1000 pixels. Click "Create New Design" to proceed.
The first thing we're going to do is change the background into a corporate background. The best part is, you don't need Canva Pro for this. Click on the image, then click "Edit Photo" and you'll find a new tool called "Magic Edit." This tool allows you to brush over the area you want to edit. Adjust the brush size and carefully brush over the entire background. Be sure to get close to your head for a more accurate edit. Once you're done, click "Continue."
Next, tell the AI what you want to generate in place of the background. In our case, we want a corporate background. Click "Generate" to get a bunch of results. If you don't like the results, keep trying until you find one that you like. Once you find a suitable background, click "Done."
Now let's focus on editing the outfit. We'll go back to the magic edit tool and select the outfit as our next edit. You can even remove or change the hairstyle if you want. Brush over the area you want to edit, and click "Continue." Tell the AI what outfit you want, like a corporate business outfit for women, and click "Generate." Keep generating until you find an outfit that you like. Once you're satisfied, click "Done."
Now you can click on "Adjust" to fine-tune the image. You can automatically adjust colors, reset adjustments, increase brightness, contrast, and highlights. You can even add a vignette to make it more professional. If you want, you can also apply filters and adjust their intensity. Filters can help smooth out any pixelation in the photo. Once you're done editing, it's time to download the file. Click on "Share," then "Download," and choose the desired format (PNG is preferable). Click "Done download," and voila! You have a super professional-looking corporate image.
Other Possible Transformations
Aside from changing the background and outfit, you can also create other amazing transformations with Canva's magic edit tool. Let's take another example of a more recent photograph.
Let's say you want to do a glamour shot and change your hairstyle. Click on "Edit Photo" and then "Magic Edit." Brush over the areas where you want the hair to be filled. Make sure to brush enough area above the head and on the sides. Click "Continue." In this case, let's ask for curly, wavy, blonde hair. Generate different hairstyles until you find one that you like. Once you select a hairstyle, make any necessary adjustments and click "Done." You can also apply filters, adjust colors, and add a vignette to enhance the photo's overall look. When you're satisfied with the edits, click "Download."
Canva's magic edit tool is a fun tool to experiment with. You can fix your outfit, add elements to your photos, and create professional-looking images with any photo, even old ones. It's perfect for enhancing your LinkedIn profile, Instagram page, or even your website. The possibilities are endless!
Conclusion
So there you have it! With Canva's magic edit tool, you can transform your photos into professional headshots effortlessly. Whether you need a corporate image or a glamour shot, this tool has got you covered. Best of all, it's free to use! Try it out and let me know in the comments if you've had fun experimenting with it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use Canva's magic edit tool for free?
Yes, the magic edit tool is currently 100% free to use. You don't need a Canva Pro account to access it.
2. How many times can I use the magic edit tool?
You can use the magic edit tool up to 25 times per day. Each click of the "Regenerate" button counts as one use.
3. Can I edit my outfit and hairstyle with the magic edit tool?
Yes, you can edit both your outfit and hairstyle using the magic edit tool. Just brush over the areas you want to change and select the desired options.
4. Can I adjust the colors and apply filters to my edited photos?
Yes, Canva allows you to adjust colors, apply filters, and make various other enhancements to your edited photos. You can use the "Adjust" and "Edit Photo" features to fine-tune your image.
5. How can I download the edited photo?
To download the edited photo, simply click on "Share," then "Download." Choose the desired format (PNG is recommended) and click "Done download."
