Changing the canvas color

Changing your canvas color can improve the visibility and impact of your illustration. A contrasting background helps icons stand out and can align your design with specific color themes for presentations or publications.

Learn how to update the background color of your canvas in just a few clicks.

Change the canvas color

1. Click outside any icon and ensure nothing on the canvas is selected. Click on the 'Canvas color' option in the quick menu.

2. Select your desired color from the palette.

• Your canvas background will immediately update.

💡 Pro Tip: Working with custom backgrounds? You can also export your illustration with a transparent background (Premium) — great for overlaying on slides or posters without a bounding box. Learn about transparent exports ↗

Tips for choosing canvas colors

• Use high contrast for visual clarity
• Match your canvas to presentation or branding colors
• Consider lighter backgrounds for printing and darker ones for screens

Need help? Reach out to our support team at support@biorender.com or start a live chat by clicking the "Chat With Us" bubble in the bottom right corner.