Frames Lab · diagonal mode · live demo

Diagonal Frames for Canva

Diagonal mode slices a rectangle into parallel strips at the angle you choose. Spacing sets the strip width, gap the space between strips, and the wave effect makes the strips ripple.

Diagonal mode

Slanted strips. The same engine as Frames Lab in Canva; nothing is uploaded.

Opens Frames Lab inside Canva. Pick Diagonal there and use the same settings.

Link to this setup

Dimensions · in Canva this is your design size
1000
1000
Diagonal layout · up to 30 strips
50
10
45°
Wave effect
0.0
0
Advanced
Frame border · in the app it appears after adding to design
0

How to make a diagonal frame in Canva

Need more detail? Read the full guide on docs.qrdyai.com · How frames work in Canva

  1. Open Frames Lab in Canva and choose Shape, Burst, Grid, Arc or Diagonal.
  2. Set the same values you previewed here. The controls match the app.
  3. Add it to your design and drop a photo in.

Good for

Sports and music posters, dynamic product shots, split-photo reveals.

Other Frames Lab modes

Questions

How many strips can I have?

Up to 30. Narrow spacing on a large design makes more strips; when the count goes over 30 the preview is blocked, same as the app.

Can the strips be vertical or horizontal?

Yes. Angle 90 gives vertical strips, 0 or 180 horizontal, 45 the classic diagonal.