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Are the Elements on Canva Copyrighted?

Last updated on September 27, 2022 @ 9:21 pm

If you’re thinking about using Canva to create some marketing materials for your business, you might be wondering about the copyright status of the elements on the platform. Are they copyrighted? Can you use them without fear of infringement?

The short answer is that, yes, the elements on Canva are copyrighted. However, Canva has a number of licenses that allow you to use these elements without fear of infringement. For example, the Standard License allows you to use an element for any personal or commercial project, as long as you don’t redistribute or resell it.

PRO TIP: If you are using Canva to create designs, it is important to be aware of the copyright implications. Canva’s terms state that by using the site and its tools, you are granting Canva a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub licensable and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your content in connection with the site’s operation. This means that your content could be used by Canva or others in marketing materials, presentations, or other design projects. If you are not comfortable with this level of sharing, you may want to consider another design platform.

If you’re looking to use an element for a more specific purpose, such as in a logo or on a website, you can purchase an Extended License. This will give you more flexibility in how you use the element, and will also allow you to redistribute or resell it.

So, if you’re thinking about using Canva to create some marketing materials for your business, rest assured that you can do so without fear of copyright infringement. Just be sure to choose the right license for your project.

In conclusion, the elements on Canva are copyrighted but there are licenses available that allow users to utilise them for personal or commercial projects without infringing copyright law.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.