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Gradient Background Generator

Create a two-color gradient, copy its CSS or download a custom-size PNG background.

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No account needed · Process locally · Download your result

How to use the Gradient Background Generator

Select the start and end colors.
Choose an angle and output dimensions.
Preview the gradient and copy the CSS if you are building a web page.
Download the PNG background for use in your design editor.

What this tool helps you solve

A restrained gradient can add depth to a social graphic without competing with its message. Create the background at your intended image size and upload the PNG into Canva as a design asset.

A practical daily workflow

Create a soft cream-to-lavender background for a product announcement, then place your headline where the gradient stays light enough for dark text.

Get a better result

The PNG is a flattened background. CSS is for websites, not a directly editable Canva gradient. Check text contrast against the least favorable part of the gradient.

Keep an untouched original and inspect the result at the size your audience will see. If your next step is a new layout, explore free Canva templates. For additional context, read the related design guide or collection.

Frequently asked questions

Can I export a transparent gradient?

This version uses two opaque colors. For predictable text legibility, choose colors that remain readable across the entire canvas.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

The tool processes supported inputs in your browser. This plugin does not upload your working images or text. Other scripts installed by a site owner follow their own privacy policies.