Understanding Canva's Content and Licensing: Everything You Need to Know

💡You can obtain a license to use one piece of pro content for $1, but if you need to use it in multiple designs, it's more cost-effective to subscribe to Canva's monthly subscription.

✅In most cases, you don't need to credit anyone when you publish your designs online, but if you're using Canva content for editorial use, you should attribute the creator.

🚫You cannot use Canva content featuring people in a way that may be offensive, depict them in a bad light, or imply illegal activities.

🖌️Canva's logo templates can be used for personal projects and inspiration, but they cannot be registered as trademarks, as they are not exclusive to one user.

🎵You can use music from Canva's library for commercial videos, but remixing or altering the music is not allowed. Traditional media or paid commercials are not permitted.

Do I have to pay for each pro element I use?

—You can obtain a license for one piece of pro content for $1, but if you need to use it in multiple designs, it's more cost-effective to subscribe to Canva's monthly subscription.

Do I need to credit anyone when I publish my designs online?

—In most cases, you don't need to credit anyone, but if you're using Canva content for editorial use, you should attribute the creator.

Can I use Canva content featuring people to promote goods and services?

—You cannot use Canva content featuring people in a way that may be offensive, depict them in a bad light, or imply illegal activities.

Can I register a logo created with Canva as a trademark?

—No, Canva's logo templates cannot be registered as trademarks, as they are not exclusive to one user.

Can I remix or alter the music from Canva's library?

—No, remixing or altering the music is not allowed. You can use the music for commercial videos, but traditional media or paid commercials are not permitted.

01:25If you need one piece of pro content, you can obtain a license for $1. For multiple designs, a monthly subscription is more cost-effective.

02:21In most cases, you don't need to credit anyone when you publish your designs online. However, if it's for editorial use, attribute the creator.

03:48You cannot use Canva content featuring people in offensive or illegal ways. Avoid implying illegal activities or offensive depictions.

06:34Canva's logo templates can be used for personal projects and inspiration, but they cannot be registered as trademarks.

09:46You can use music from Canva's library for commercial videos, but remixing or altering the music is not allowed. Traditional media or paid commercials are not permitted.