Canva Apps Part 7 Mask Pro

If your Canva slides are starting to feel repetitive, Mask Pro is a fast way to make them feel designed. It gives you a library of shapes you can clip photos into, so you can swap a plain rectangle for something with personality.

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Canva Apps Part 7 Mask Pro cover slide

What it does

Mask Pro gives you a set of frames you can use as clipping masks. The win is simple. You stop relying on the same rectangle crop, and your slides start feeling more intentional.

Inside the app

  • Geometric masks for clean layouts
  • Organic shapes for softer compositions
  • Brush style silhouettes for editorial covers
  • Pattern cutouts for subtle background interest
  • Abstract frames that change the vibe fast

Where it helps most

  • Carousel covers that need a focal point
  • Before and after slides
  • Personal brand visuals that feel too templated
  • Any design that feels too boxy
Carousels Covers Brand assets

How to use it

This takes minutes and it’s repeatable. Keep the workflow tight so you don’t get stuck “trying one more option” forever.

Steps

  • Open Apps in Canva
  • Search Mask Pro
  • Upload or select your image in the app panel
  • Click a mask to apply
  • Adjust crop until the silhouette feels deliberate

Pro cues

  • Pick the mask first, then build your type around it
  • Leave one clean area for the headline to breathe
  • Test 5 masks quickly, then decide based on readability
  • If it feels busy, scale the mask up and crop harder

What to try first

If you want a quick win, do a mini sprint. One image, multiple silhouettes, then choose the strongest one.

Fast experiments

  • Brush mask for a more editorial cover
  • Geometric mask for a clean SaaS feel
  • Oversized mask behind the headline for instant hierarchy
  • Pattern cutout as a subtle background layer

Simple rule

  • One hero image
  • One strong silhouette
  • One clear text area
  • One decision, then move on
Quick Repeatable On brand

Why it matters

Most Canva designs feel templated because the framing never changes. A different silhouette changes the composition immediately. That’s often the difference between “nice” and “designed.”

Canva Apps Part 7 Mask Pro tutorial cover showing photo clipped into creative shapes using clipping masks inside Canva.

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