Canva & Commercial Use Rules ?Beginners Guide Sell Digital Products Canva Templates & Printables

Introduction

Welcome to this tutorial on the do's and don'ts when it comes to creating and selling Canva templates. In this video, we will cover all the details you need to know before getting started, so you don't make any mistakes that could affect your ability to use your hard work. Whether you're new to selling digital products or already experienced, this video is a must-watch. Let's dive in!

Graphics Usage in Canva

One of the main concerns people have is regarding the usage of graphics and elements in Canva for commercial purposes. Can you use the elements and photos inside Canva's library for commercial use? The answer is yes, but with some limitations.

Canva differentiates between free and pro elements in its library. You can freely use the free elements in your printables and templates without any issues. However, you cannot use the pro elements for commercial use. These pro elements require a commission payment to the artist behind them, and using them in digital products that are resold repeatedly doesn't compensate the artists properly.

There is a small workaround that some people use, which involves using pro elements within their templates. While Canva says this is allowed since the templates are opened and loaded in Canva itself, it can lead to a negative customer experience. When the end user opens the template, they may see a warning that they need to pay more due to the presence of pro elements. To avoid any potential issues, it is best to stick to using only free elements in your printables and templates.

Trademark and Copyright

Can you trademark or copyright the designs you create with the elements in Canva? The answer is no. Canva provides access to a pool of resources, and trademarking or copyrighting individual designs would prevent others from using those resources. However, this doesn't mean you can't sell your designs commercially. You don't need to trademark anything to be able to sell it.

Logos and Templates

You cannot use Canva elements in logo templates. Trademark issues surround logos, so Canva wants to ensure that elements from their library are not used in logo templates. If you're creating a logo template, make sure to use your own elements rather than those from Canva's library.

Additionally, you cannot resell templates from Canva's library. These templates are created by professional designers and are not available to be used as a base for your own creations. You must either create your templates from scratch or purchase templates from others who have the rights to sell them.

Canva for Education

Canva for Education is a separate version of Canva that is more affordable. However, it cannot be used for commercial purposes. If you have Canva for Education, Canva asks you to create a free Canva account alongside it for creating products to sell. This ensures that you comply with their terms of use.

Canva Pro vs. Free Version

Many people believe that to sell printables and templates, they need Canva Pro. However, that is not the case. You can create and sell digital products using the free version of Canva. Canva Pro offers some additional features, but they are not essential for creating and selling templates and printables.

Two features that are often highlighted in Canva Pro are the background remover and resize function. The background remover allows you to automatically remove the background from images, saving time and effort. The resize function enables you to quickly resize designs to different dimensions. While these features can be convenient, there are workarounds for the free version that still allow you to achieve similar results.

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FAQ

Q: Can I use Canva Pro graphics commercially? A: No, Canva Pro graphics cannot be used in products that are resold as digital products. Stick to using free elements from Canva's library for commercial use.

Q: Can I download Canva graphics and use them in templates that are not Canva-based? A: No, the graphics from Canva's library should only be used in Canva templates. Using them in templates made with other tools or platforms goes against Canva's terms of use.

Q: Can I resell templates from Canva's library? A: No, Canva's library templates are created by professional designers and cannot be used as a base for your own creations or resold as templates.

Q: Can I use Canva Pro for selling printables and templates? A: You do not need Canva Pro to sell printables and templates commercially. The free version of Canva is sufficient for creating and selling digital products.

Q: Can I use Canva for Education to create products for sale? A: No, Canva for Education cannot be used for commercial purposes. If you have a Canva for Education account, it is recommended to create a separate free Canva account for creating products to sell.

Q: Can I trademark or copyright designs created with Canva elements? A: No, Canva elements are part of a shared pool of resources, and individual designs cannot be trademarked or copyrighted independently.

Q: Can I use Canva elements in logo templates? A: No, Canva's terms of use prohibit the use of their elements in logo templates. Use your own elements instead.