Canva (canva.com) is a widely popular online design platform known for its simplicity and rich features. It offers a variety of design tools suitable for creating posters, presentations, video scenes, and more. The free version of Canva is robust enough to meet most basic design needs, making it a top choice for many users. This guide will walk you through using Canva to quickly create a simple video scene, ideal for short videos, social media, or presentations. The main steps include: 1. Generating an image using a text-to-image tool. 2. Removing the image background with remove.bg. 3. Importing the image into Canva for simple layout design. ## Step-by-Step Instructions ### 1. Generate an Image Using a Text-to-Image Tool Canva has a built-in AI text-to-image tool, but you can also use other AI tools (e.g., DALL·E or MidJourney) to generate images. 1. Open [storytoimage](https://storytoimage.com/) and enter an image description, such as: _A boy excitedly playing games with friends, a smile on his face_. 2. Wait about 30 seconds for the image to be generated. ![](https://cdn.nlark.com/yuque/0/2025/png/581392/1752133164512-7d3556c7-a50d-4323-9e38-edf967e0fb02.png) 3. Visit [iloveimg](https://www.iloveimg.com/convert-to-jpg) to convert the image to PNG format. ### 2. Remove the Image Background Using remove.bg To better integrate the image into your video scene, remove the background for a transparent effect: + Visit the remove.bg website and upload your generated image. + The website will automatically detect and remove the background, typically within seconds. + Download the processed image with a transparent background (PNG format). ![](https://cdn.nlark.com/yuque/0/2025/png/581392/1752133357840-54978434-19b4-4c22-9b16-c632cbb81256.png) **Note**: Check the image for any residual imperfections after background removal and make manual adjustments if necessary. ### 3. Import the Image into Canva and Design the Layout Now, import the processed image into Canva for layout design: + In Canva, create a new project and select “Video” or a custom size (e.g., 1080x1920 pixels, suitable for short videos). + Upload the background-removed image and drag it onto the canvas. + Add other elements like text, shapes, or background colors. Canva offers a wide range of fonts and templates; adjust font size, color, or animation effects as needed. ![](https://cdn.nlark.com/yuque/0/2025/png/581392/1752133548610-929622fd-bf7c-44e3-baff-cea5b12d6d88.png) + Use Canva’s drag-and-drop feature to adjust the image position, ensuring a clean and visually appealing layout. + Preview and export the video scene (MP4 format recommended). **Design Tips**: + Keep the scene simple to avoid visual clutter from too many elements. + Use Canva’s animation features to add subtle dynamic effects to images or text, enhancing the video’s quality. ## Conclusion By following these three steps, you can use Canva to quickly create a simple yet professional video scene. Canva’s free version provides sufficient tools and flexibility, and when combined with text-to-image and background removal techniques, even design beginners can easily create impressive results.