A grunge border is a design element that adds a rugged, distressed, or worn-out look to the edges of your design. It often features textures like scratches, splatters, or rough edges, giving your project a more edgy and raw aesthetic. You can use it to add character and depth to your designs!
To create a grunge effect to an image in Canva, follow these steps:
Step 1 : Go to Canva and click on the Create a design button found on the top right. You can choose an size you want.
Step 2 : Go to the Elements tab on the side panel. Use the search bar at the top and type “grunge background” and press enter.
Step 3 : Browse through the options and select a grunge background that you like to use them in your design.
Step 4 : From the editor, go to Apps on the side panel. Search for Frame Maker in the search bar.
Step 5 : Using “Frame Maker” app we can create custom frame or convert Photo/Graphic into a frame. In Frame Maker there will be two options Create and Convert.
Step 6 : Select the option “Convert” and click on the button “Convert design to frame“
Step 7 : Then make sure to select the maximum size and check the Transparent background option. After this click on “Export“.
Step 8 : Now your graphic will be converted into the frame.
Step 9 : Once your frame is ready, adjust as needed and delete the original graphic.
Step 10 : Upload your image or select any photos from the Photos tab. Go to Elements > Photos and type “ Nature“.
Drag and drop the below Nature photo from Elements into the frame until it fits inside.
Step 11 : This will transform your design into the selected frame style. Hence it makes your photo with grunge effect border. And that’s it! Here is the final result.
Step 12 : You can experiment with different photos, so that you can enhance your design as below.
Feel free to experiment with different grunge borders to find the one that best fits your style!
Hope you liked this tutorial!
