How to Create a White Outline Around Objects in Your Image with Magic Grab
Learn how to use Magic Grab and Shadows in Canva to quickly add a white outline around clients, trainers, or fitness gear for sharp, professional social posts.
⭐️ Important note: Magic Grab is a Canva Pro feature.
How to Create a White Outline Around Subjects in Your Fitness Photos
Follow these simple steps to add a white outline (or any color) to clients, trainers, or equipment in your images:
Step 1: Select Your Photo
Click the workout photo or client image you want to edit.
Adjust the transparency to 100% by clicking the transparency icon so your subject is fully visible.
Step 2: Use the Magic Grab Feature
Click Edit → Magic Grab to isolate subjects from the background.
Select the people or equipment you want to outline (e.g., a client, dumbbell, or kettlebell).
Click Grab to lift the selected subjects away from the background.
Step 3: Add an Outline
Click Edit again and open Shadows.
Select Outline.
Adjust the outline thickness to fit your brand or image style.
Set the outline color — white is perfect for crisp promo visuals, but any brand color works.
Step 4: Adjust Positioning
If outlined subjects overlap text or logos, reposition them:
- Select the subject.
- Click Position and choose to bring forward or send backward as needed.
Step 5: Customize Further (Optional)
If you want outlines on specific subjects only:
- Click Magic Grab again and re-select just those elements.
- Apply the outline to those items.
- For others, go to Shadows → No Shadows to keep them as-is.
Now you’ve got a clean, professional outlined effect around your client, trainer, or equipment — perfect for promo posts, thumbnails, and social graphics! 🎨✨
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