Earning With Canva Designs

Canva is a free design tool that works in a browser and on phones. Its templates make it easy to create professional-looking graphics, which is why many beginners start their design journey with it.

What you can create

Social media posts and stories, YouTube thumbnails, flyers, menus, business cards, presentations, eBook covers, resumes and simple logos.

Services that sell

• Monthly social media post packs for small businesses.
• Instagram highlight covers and story templates.
• Pitch decks and presentations.
• Restaurant menus and price lists.
• Canva templates sold as digital products.

Stand out from templates

Anyone can use a template. Your value comes from understanding the client's brand, writing good headlines, choosing the right images and keeping designs consistent. Customise templates heavily or design from scratch.

Selling Canva templates

You can design templates for social media, planners or business documents and sell them as digital products, following Canva's licensing terms for what can be shared and sold.

Licensing rules

Some Canva elements are only for Pro users or have usage limits. Read Canva's content licence before using elements in logos or products for sale.

Grow beyond Canva

As your income grows, learn Photoshop, Illustrator or Figma to take on more advanced projects and charge more.

Selling templates the right way

Sell original templates only where the marketplace and Canva's licensing terms allow it. Explain what buyers receive, how to access the template and which elements they can edit. Do not redistribute elements in ways the licence prohibits. Provide preview images and simple instructions, test the buyer journey, and never promise that a template guarantees business results.

Frequently asked questions

Can I sell Canva templates?

Yes, within Canva's licensing rules. Read the licence for elements you include before selling.

Is Canva free?

Canva has a free plan with many features. Canva Pro adds premium elements and tools.