Create certificate background the way you want
Get the freedom to design certificates with custom backgrounds so that each credential you create really stands out. At Certifier, we believe your certificates should be as unique as the achievements they represent. Choose, upload, and enjoy a unique background certification – it’s that simple with our intuitive certificate editor. Ready to bring your vision to life?
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How to make a custom background certification?
Custom background certification shouldn't be an optional feature. It should be a sure thing. And it is in the Certifier tool. If you don’t want to use one of the available certificate backgrounds, you can add a custom background for certificate to match your brand – and all of that at any cost.
Follow the steps below to upload your certificate background design with a few steps. Certifier makes it simple to give your certificates a personal touch without much effort.
Step 01: Become a Certifier member
Sign up to Certifier for free and start designing the background for certificate right away. It's super easy to make certificates that match your branding and look just the way you want.
With our visual builder, you can see your changes as you make them – no guesswork is needed. So, let's get creative and make custom certificate backgrounds pop!
If you want to try out Certifier, it’s free for up to 250 certificates.
Step 02: Click Designs and choose a credential format
Go to the Designs tab. You've got two choices:
pick from certificate designs you've already worked on
or start fresh with a brand-new one.
If you're already a Certifier user and have some certificate design background in your collection, just pick the one you want to tweak. New around here? You can start from scratch and choose whether you want to make a certificate or a badge.
Step 03: Select a layout that matches your certificate background design
Before you upload your own backgrounds for certificates, jump into the Templates tab on the left-hand menu to find a bunch of cool certificate templates. Thanks to that, you don’t have to worry about covering all the necessary certificate elements.
Scroll through and pick a layout that fits your style and needs (there are many certificate backgrounds available, so take a look and see if there is something that will work for you). You can change, add, or remove elements however you want to, so working on a ready-made template is definitely worth trying out.
Each template includes editable placeholders (called dynamic attributes) that will be filled out with the recipient’s data. It’s the feature that allows you to generate multiple certificates at once tailored to each recipient.
If you don't need some of the elements available, just click on it and hit Delete. This frees up space for you to add your own graphics or shuffle things around so you can tweak the design to fit exactly your background certificate design.
Step 04: Upload your custom background certificate and polish the design
It’s time to import your certificate design background to the certificate maker. It’s super simple.
Go to the Background tab and click the Upload Custom Background button. Choose your file.
For the best results, the custom background image should be 29.7 x 21 cm (landscape) and 21 x 29.7 cm (portrait). Bingo – the background for certificate will be automatically sized to fit the design. Please note that imported PNG or JPEG files cannot exceed 2MB.
It's also a good time to check if the background certificate design works as it should with the rest of the certificate elements. Drag and drop signatures, dynamic attributes, the company’s logo, and other elements – until you reach the perfect arrangement.
Step 05: Save the template
It's time to save your artwork! If you’re working with Certifier for the first time, you’ll be asked about your recipients as soon as you finish working on your design and hit the Save button.
You can upload their data and pull it out of the spreadsheet with one click. You can also add recipients manually, one by one.
Please note: If you skip this process now, you can always come back to uploading data whenever you need it. Just go to the Credentials tab and click the blue button Issue Certificates or Badges at the top right corner.
Step 06: Verify that everything looks perfect
It's time for the final check of your certificate background design. Go to the Credentials tab. Click View in the Actions column. This will lead you to the recipient’s wallet, where you can see how your design looks in its final form.
The digital wallet is where you can really see your certificate as your recipients will. The backgrounds for certificates should fill the entire page so that there are no white lines, black spaces, or other imperfections.
Step 07: Export the certificate with your custom certificate design background
If everything looks good, go ahead and download your custom certificate as a PDF. It's always a good idea to have a final look at the downloaded version, too – just to be absolutely sure it's all set and ready to impress, digital or print.
With Certifier, you can also export all your certificates in bulk. Just tick the box next to the name and click the Export button. Then choose the type file and provide the email address to which certificates should be sent. That’s all!
Check out why our customers love Certifier and certificate background editable templates
Certifier is solving the need to design a plethora of certificates. I can import backgrounds for the credentials I am issuing... it's given me an edge.
Mazeed Mukhtar Oyeleye
Content Strategist
Great platform to manage and deploy online certifications! Intuitive, easy to use. The email functionality and flexibility to design custom certificates were really helpful...
Colin Minte
Marketing Director
Intuitive design creators, similar to Canva. Groups issuing and template on Upload page are straightforward and helpful. The free plan is generous for badging/certificate tools.
Ian Matthews
Instructional Designer
Make your own background for certificate with Certifier
Certifier can become your one-stop destination for crafting unique certificates with custom backgrounds. Effortlessly design and personalize certificates online at no cost.
Create certificate with custom background - for free
Easy certificate background design
Our platform eliminates the need for creating certificates from the ground up. Choose from a variety of ready-made certificate templates. Quickly edit texts, swap colors, and change images to suit your specific needs. You might have a ready certificate in just a few clicks without even uploading a new background for certificate.
No watermarks on background certification
We know how important is to keep your design's integrity with the brand. That's why our certificates come free of watermarks (even those with certification background) so that your creations have a clean, uncluttered look. We give you our free templates to make it easier to design, not harder. Let your brand take center stage.
Edit certificate elements however you want to
You can try different certificate background editable templates and their certificate borders to see what works best for your certificate background. Add design elements, remove them, and add them back again if you need to. Create a certificate background design you're proud of. Drag-and-drop Certifier editor makes it easy!
One-click background image upload
Upload your own background image and branded graphics to personalize your certificates. Certifier provides dedicated space in its editor to upload background and change the certificate size or orientation. Our platform supports PNG and JPEG image uploads up to 2MB. Add custom backgrounds, logos, or any other visual elements that make your certificate background design unique.
See changes as you make them
With Certifier, what you see is what you get. Our real-time editing feature allows you to see each change as you make it. With this immediate feedback, you can tweak and perfect your design on the fly. You can always save the certificate background design and come back to it later on. Prepare a template once, distribute whenever you need and save your time!
Cut down on costs and go digital
No more multiple print tests and material usage. Certifier changes the game and allows you to perfect your design digitally. It provides a personalized and SSL-protected digital wallet from which recipients can share, download, or verify the credential without the need to print it. Cut down on printing and material costs. Save money and save the planet.
Certifier is ranked no. 1 on G2 for creating certificates with custom backgrounds
Did you know?
Did you know the certificate background design can really make a difference? A standout background for certificate does more than just look nice – it makes the recipient proud to show it off.
Studies show that people are more likely to display and share certificates with eye-catching backgrounds for certificates. It means that a unique, carefully chosen certificate background can turn a simple piece of paper into a promotional tool. Your recipients will share the credentials further, spreading the word about your training, event, or course. Take advantage of that!
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Best practices to create custom certificate backgrounds
Choose a high-quality certificate background image for flawless design
Always use high-resolution images for your custom certificate background image to guarantee they look professional (no matter if digital or printed). There is no room for blurs or pixels. You should also stick to more calm and minimalistic certificate background designs or at least the ones that have a lot of white space in the center. Certifier supports up to 2MB image uploads which allows for high-quality visuals without slowing down the distribution process.
Keep the background for certificate relevant to the occasion and purpose
Match the certificate background design to the purpose. Different recipients might appreciate different styles – corporate events might require more formal backgrounds, while educational achievements could be more fun and creative. If you don’t know which one to choose, use Certifier default certificate background templates (they’re free!). The collection is divided into different categories so that everyone will find something they are looking for.
Complement certificate design background with branding elements
If you’re creating certificates for a business or organization, make sure your certificate background reflects brand colors and style. It makes the brand identity more recognizable and more professional. Think of your brand's personality – is it bold and loud or sleek and sophisticated? Your background certificate design should reflect that. Within the Certifier editor, you can change colors or even upload your custom certificate fonts to keep the look cohesive with the rest.
Balance with white space for the readable certificate layout
The space on the certificate is limited, so you should not overcrowd it with too many certificate elements. A good balance between your certificate background and white space is key. In this way, the certificate will be clear and easy to read. Keep in mind that a certificate layout that looks good on paper may not look the same on screen. If you don’t know how to optimize the certificate design to different devices, choose one of the free Certifier templates (they’re ready for that!).
Make the text stand out over the certification background
You've got this cool background certification, but can everyone read what's on the certificate? Check that there's a good contrast between your text and the background. If your background is on the darker side, go with light text, and if it's light, pick a darker text color. The important stuff should be visible at first glance. It’s especially important if you use some interactive certificate elements like QR codes. If they do not contrast enough, they might not work as they should.
Set the default certificate background editable template
You don’t have to create your own backgrounds for certificates from scratch. Certifier offers over 1,000+ certificate templates, each with a different style, so we're pretty sure you'll find something you like. Best of all, these certificates are already designed according to all the rules for getting a professional certificate design (no need to create custom certificate backgrounds!). If you want to personalize it, though – you can always do so with a drag-and-drop editor!
Have a question?
Do you have questions about adding custom backgrounds to your certificates, diplomas, and badges with Certifier? To help you navigate the design and editing process, we've compiled the most common ones. Feel free to reach out to us if you don’t find the answer here.
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