Can You Use Canva For KDP? - EXPLAINED Simply

[@Garden_Growers]

I think there is a difference between “Canva Content” (which is Elements, fonts etc) and “Canva Designs” (which is how these elements have been arranged in a design). We own the copyright of the way we arrange Content to make our own Design. I did a lot of reading on Canva’s website.

[@benmcqueeney]

If that’s your interpretation then fair play mate

[@Garden_Growers]

@ it’s probably best to ask Canva about it, no point making our own interpretations which could be wrong.

[@danpye3250]

You are correct in your interpretation.

[@m2mdohkun]

Whoa! This is good!!! It's as clear as the night and day. Thank you!

[@benmcqueeney]

No probs! Cheers

[@julesm9081]

I wanna start Amazon kdp and I haven’t yet but so glad I’ve seen this video thank you 🙏

[@benmcqueeney]

Yeah, you can use canva but just not their elements and fonts aha

[@julesm9081]

Thank YOU SO MUCH FOR making this clear

[@benmcqueeney]

Aha no problem

[@mirzashahid84]

Thank you so much; you saved us from account termination. Just subscribed from Pakistan.

[@benmcqueeney]

Aha no problem at all my good mate

[@KamalShareef-p2r]

Me to❤

[@gayathrig5208]

Thank you so much. This is an eye opener.

[@benmcqueeney]

Aha no bother mate!

[@Begratefulalways]

Yeah for me too! 😮😅

[@ukcharlieboy08]

Thanks for your video - do you have any suggestions for platforms where you can carry out design work and own that copyright? Thank you in anticipation.

[@benmcqueeney]

Bookbolt / self publishing titans / kittl

[@aleksadesignmtl]

Thank you very much for this video. I have only one question, if we can't use any elements from CANVA, what's the point of paying PRO?

[@benmcqueeney]

If you’re using it to make books solely, none

[@danpye3250]

Respectfully my man you are wrong. While you do not own copyright to the standalone elements provided by Canva (such as graphics, fonts, or templates), these elements are licensed to you under terms similar to a Creative Commons license. This means you are granted the right to use them freely, including for commercial purposes, as long as you adhere to their licensing terms. Canva’s policy states that you cannot trademark designs containing their elements because they retain ownership of the individual components, not the overall design. However, you do own the copyright to your original, unique design (even if it incorporates licensed elements), as this is your legal right under copyright law. When Canva says, “you do not own copyright,” they are referring specifically to their standalone elements, not your design as a whole. When you read every policy and get context their terms are clear: individual elements cannot be trademarked or copyrighted on their own, but you are fully within your rights to use them in broader designs commercially. This policy has been in place for many years and is standard across the industry. Also, KDP does not require full ownership only proof of rights so simply stating the Canva policy is sufficient, you will not lose your account by using Canva.

[@benmcqueeney]

There are a few peeps who have pointed out that I’m wrong. (I don’t believe I am) but I admire the effort you’ve put in. Cheers mate.

[@DhirajkaReview26]

excatly if all is under copyright then what the point holding canva pro

[@DhirajkaReview26]

@@benmcqueeney no you should do proper research before make video you cant be wrong

[@benmcqueeney]

@ for marketing a+ content etc

[@ElisabettaTosi]

Thank you for this! I won't renovate my Canva Pro subscription

[@benmcqueeney]

Check out kittl (link in video description) it’s like canva but you can use it for kdp!

[@LylaZeus]

I saw some videos that said if we edit the images from canva, instead of using 1 whole thing on its own, we can sell that?

[@benmcqueeney]

In most places but not kdp because you don’t own the copyright.

[@LylaZeus]

@benmcqueeney i see thanks for clarifying!

[@julesm9081]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@benmcqueeney]

Ahah thanks

[@maryc6423]

What do you think about Kittl? Are their elements and ai ok for kdp?

[@benmcqueeney]

Check my link out below! Kittl are all good to use!

[@jocelyngreen1631]

Thank you Ben for you insight. I wondered if you could tell me, with people you have been helping, are they getting information from content review as to why they are being blocked? I have some blocked under ' Based on our review, we won’t be accepting your submission for publication > because the book(s) might result in a disappointing customer experience.' and I am unable so far to get further information. Wondering if this could be the cause...

[@benmcqueeney]

That’s usually bad keyword choice in title subtitle and or back end keywords

[@jocelyngreen1631]

@ thanks for your insight. What sort of message would you get for using Canva elements?

[@benmcqueeney]

@@jocelyngreen1631 your book would be blocked

[@liamjohnson3247]

Affinity designer is free for 6 months.

[@ghostface7300]

How do we change the metadata for our pages? someone help please

[@benmcqueeney]

You change them via the details section on your book on your KDP dashboard mate

[@r.jenkin-brown]

But, I can use Canva for editing our images "imported" from other place? As you mentioned, Creative Fabrica?

[@benmcqueeney]

Yes you can use canva to edit things uploaded from creative fabrica and you will own the copyright mate no problems

[@r.jenkin-brown]

@@benmcqueeney Thanks for your answer! I'll continue with Canva Pro for the other many uses it brings, but it's good to know (many KZbinrs say the opposite!)

[@r.jenkin-brown]

@@benmcqueeney You know, it its strange. I started to think how Amazon could know I'm using Canva's graphics, and the answer was "metadata". And even uploading images from Creative Fabrica, the Metadata SCREAMS I used Canva, like this: > Now I'm more confused than before... Canva tells Amazon this, even I use a CF Graphic...

[@julesm9081]

Canva owns it?

[@benmcqueeney]

Canva owns the copyright to elements and fonts on their platform. You don’t. Even if you change them! Aha

[@julesm9081]

@@benmcqueeney this is very useful information! Thank you again.

[@julesm9081]

I think the answer is no!

[@benmcqueeney]

Correct aha