diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 30e0a7e..de6692e 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
   },
   "main": "lib/spriteBackgroundImages.js",
   "dependencies": {
-    "canvas": "^2.3.1"
+    "canvas": "2.8.0"
   },
   "nyc": {
     "include": [