Can You Use Canva for Publishing on Amazon KDP? | Canva's Licensing & Copyrights Explained

[@ivyhang5084]

Which part of this video did you find most helpful to you? Would love to hear! :)

[@MarinaArtDesign]

Yes, you cannot use Canva Elements free or pro or anything for Amazon KDP. People lost their accounts over that so it is better not to risk it. Also that note you read you can use elements for POD, yes, but then they add additional info you must overlap every element with your own unique graphics so everything that involves using an element from Canva where your element is not on top, means it is not allowed.

[@mlp4apc]

All of it! It was well-explained and to the point and clarified many questions about KDP and Canva.

[@sharmilabarua4270]

Hey I vy Thanks for making the effort to clarify these points of canva and Kdp, I also got similar reasoning from another Kdp user, so long as we do not use designs on a stand-alone basis i think we are fine

[@vibrantrebel]

Thank you so much for posting this! I have been thinking about going the KDP route simply because of the reach but I was bothered by a potential future copyright issue for an image I was using on the cover. I have been a Pro Canva user for nearly 3 years and have read through everything mentioned, but as you said, the missing link was while I spent a lot of time creating this, could I legally/in good faith check the box that I owned the copyright for a print-on-demand product? You answered that in this video. Thank you for all of the research you did for us!

[@allstarbury]

​@@MarinaArtDesigni am in contact with kdp ppl which are already done business with they told u can use canva pro elements but you cant just put and leave you have to edit any of them .Changing colors resize etc

[@rjmsoftwarereviews9109]

Honestly Ivy this was the clearest and most concise video on this topic I’ve seen. As an KDP publisher, there is absolute panic out there among some publishers that using Canva is forbidden. I reposted your video to help others understand the real story. Thanks again for this high quality content.

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you so much for your very kind words and for reposting ng video! Really appreciate your support! :)

[@myseaeaglechannel2913]

@@ivyhang5084 Interestingly I’m getting pushback still from others. Question, is it your feeling that if we create a cover with multiple elements layered for our cover that we then can claim copyright, or did I misunderstand. I have had Canva Pro for years.

[@SNA_Academy1960]

Ivy can you help me to publish my alphabetical coloring book for learning kids from your end on commission basis?

[@nishantipillay5436]

Thank you, Ivy - from the bottom of my heart. There are so many guidelines on Amazon KDP and you’ve just highlighted the most crucial info. I’m sure the copyright stuff is a constant worry for all of us. What I like best about your video is the part on “I own the copyright . . .” on Amazon KDP and your explanation. I love using Canva - I moved from Book Bolt to Canva recently. Book Bolt has a great research and guideline section on niches and related matters. However, they lack in graphics and images. Also, most often I had emails from KDP that margins are out or images on book-covers are out of alignment. I have none of these issues with Canva. Thanks again 🙏 I look forward to watching more of your videos and learning from them.

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you so much for your very kind comment and I'm very glad that you found this video helpful! Appreciate your kind support. :)

[@Wealthyeasily]

Could you please help me with my ebook? I ve been trying to publish it for weeks now! It was designed with canva but I have format problem issues on Amazon Kdp

[@iajw5387]

Hi Ivy, I have been working my way through trying to understand Canva licensing terms in order to publish via KDP, and your explanation answered all of my questions and was the clearest explanation I have found to date. Thank YOU!

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you so much for your very kind message! So glad you found the video helpful. Appreciate your support :)

[@mlp4apc]

I love your explanation on the matter if copyright and use of graphics on KDP. It did explain a lot when it came to Canva and KDP. Thank you for sharing.

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for your kind message and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! :)

[@maryhilker7526]

This video was the best on Canva licensing I have found. It is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for doing all the hard research and putting it out there in an understandable manor.

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm so thankful for everyone's support of this video! Glad it has been able to help provide some clarification on all the complicated licensing terms! :)

[@The_martine_king]

This makes sense. If you want to use content without editing it at all you are basically selling Canva's content. When you add your own touch it is yours.

[@kikieyshazrael]

This is by far, the most precise, simple and clear video I ever stumbled upon-When explaining something. This really help. I just thought about creating and selling children's book on Amazon too. I have not made proper research or start anywhere yet, your video was the first I saw. Thank you for this. This really help.

[@e-marketing4811]

Very clear and helpful video. The end part of the video about the copyrights was good to hear and know KDP's point of view. Thanks 👌

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for your kind comment and I’m glad you found the video to be helpful! :)

[@kellijackson-ne5su]

Thank you so much for laying this out in such a clear and concise manner. This has been the most helpful video on the do's and don'ts of KDP that I have seen. The amount of research you put into this is remarkable. I appreciate you so much! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for such kind words and for your support! Really appreciate it 😊

[@gatheredschoolnest]

I cannot thank you enough for combing through the fine print and explaining it to those of us that get tangled up with this information in a way that we can understand it clear as day. For me personally, I have a ton of planner ideas floating in my head. I've had them for a long time but every time I got to trying to understand what I can and can't do, it becomes intimidating and I just don't start. My goal is to be able to support my family while also being present with them and working towards generating passive income by selling a product I truly use (I made and printed at home my own planner) can eventually get me there. The single reason why I haven't started is the legal stuff behind it (even if one person ever buys it, I never want/can afford to get into legal sticky situations) and now I get it. Sorry for the long comment. Just wanted to say thank you. Even when fine print like this seems to make sense, theres always some doubt that theres a trick or something in there but I get it now and now I can really dive into creating what I've started and stopped creating many times. THANK YOU!

[@ivyhang5084]

Aww, thank you so much for your very kind words and I'm so glad this video has helped to clear things up for you. Wishing you all the very best with creating your planners! :)

[@ReginaPaul]

Thank you so much for this video! I just watched a different one where someone said they knew someone who got their KDP account terminated because they used Canva elements in their designs. My guess is someone didn't edit it ie layered different designs to create a new design etc. and that's why. This video explains it so clearly and the fact you double checked with Amazon was just the icing on the cake. Again, thank you so much! 🙂

[@MarinaArtDesign]

Double check with Amazon? Amazon agent doesn't know the rules Canva gives to elements. She guided Agents reply with her message. And yes, people lost their accounts because they used Canva and it was not because of standalone use or not overlapping. It is because Canva stated officially in their video you can't use Canva graphics for Amazon KDP last year in May and for some reason people keep looking for others to tell them differently even after Canva told it is not allowed.

[@Letshelpeachother71]

I love watching your videos. I Made my first kids book and added it to my amazon KDP today.Fingers bossed art goes well :)

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for your very kind comment and congratulations on publishing your first kids book! :)

[@gabrieargueta]

Have you selled?

[@Cookielikesgames]

This was the best most thought out video on what we can and can't do and I love that you literally spelled it out to KDP to get clarification - thank you for researching this so throughly.

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for taking the time to leave me such a kind comment! :)

[@karenl.hallam1306]

This was very helpful, clear, and concise. Thank you, Ivy!

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for your kind comment and support :)

[@danielchow2563]

Thanks for addressing this question. It's been a common question in the community.

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for your kind comment! :)

[@cassandraWhitaker-w7q]

Thank you. I published "The happy flappy child" on amazon after watching your video for "There is no place like home" Watching this video, i did follow the guidelines. Whew. That had me nervous for a minute. Thank you for the clarification!

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad to hear you found this video helpful! And huge congratulations on publishing your story book on Amazon!! :)

[@RagsToNiches]

Without a doubt the BEST video to date on Canva's Licensing & Copyright terms! 👏😊 Yes regarding Amazon - it is just bad wording essentially and it would help if it was a bit more in-depth. I'm sure that put people's mind at ease.

[@ivyhang5084]

Aww, thank you so much for your very kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! :)

[@nyokagregorybeauty]

Such a HELPFUL video. I think Canva should hire you as a consultant in this area because this video was so detailed and answered all of my questions. Thank you!

[@ivyhang5084]

Aww. Thank you for your kind comment! Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful :)

[@marivelhanson3528]

This video has help me a lot and given me a lot of insight. Creating my first coloring book to sell on kdp I was so nervous about the free Canva designs good thing I’m adding layers to the design. Thank you for the help 🙌🏻

[@ivyhang5084]

I'm so glad! Thank you for your kind comment and all the best with your first colouring book! :)

[@laramarluna]

Thank you Ivy for guiding us through the copyright jungle! Much appreciated. I like your attitude of just trying it out and not getting stopped by the complicated obstacles. I will try uploading and checking the copyright box using Canva and see what happens! would be cool to have more references from more people that did the same thing here ☺

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you so much for you kind comment - I’m glad that you found this video helpful! Appreciate your support :)

[@losersparade]

Hi Ivy: I had seen another vid on YT that got me bummed out because the creator of it said we couldn't use Canva on KDP. I was SO glad to come across your vid - and so glad you actually did research into the topic. Thank you!

[@ivyhang5084]

Thanks for your kind comment, I'm so glad the video was helpful! :)

[@ginawileman191]

Ivy, you are a ROCK STAR!!!! 🌟 The content you provide is top-notch, and I’m grateful to you!!! Thank you.

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you so much for your very kind comment! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos :)

[@cvnguyen78]

This is one of the most helpful videos that I've come across over years of watching KZbin! Thank you for sharing and keep up the amazing work!

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and support! I'm so glad you found it helpful! :)

[@vedakendrick8521]

This was very easy to understand and very helpful because I was worried. I'm very new to this and only have 3 books published so far, and I used some elements from Canva. Thank you for sharing!!

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for your kind comment and I’m so glad you found it helpful! :)

[@goedude83]

Very clear and concise explanation to an important issue. Thank you, Ivy!

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you :)

[@baburao510]

You nailed it to the point with clarity. As you said none of us can ever own design elements since we dont make them from scratch. What we do is , create a unique desing using these elements for which we pay pro lisence to canva . Basic thing is cut & paste method will put you in trouble. If you are there on cenva to download someone's else work then you will face termination

[@Styledbyshabs]

Thank you for this video! I also appreciate that you straight up asked Amazon, which gives me peace of mind 🙏

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for your comment - I’m glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@AngelicaKB]

Thank you Ivy! You actually answered my question that has been bothering me a bit. I just started thinking about it, and here you are with an answer:) 😊🎉

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for leaving such a kind comment and I'm very happy to hear that you found the video helpful! :)

[@aureuscygnus]

This is well researched and explained. Your explanations are supported by relevant terms and conditions. I feel comfortable using Canva content and assuming any risk associated with that use. You did good. Thumbs Up and subscribed

[@Brian_Foden]

Wow - super informative and crystal clear! And some independent research to boot! Kudos, Ivy!

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad to hear you found it helpful! :) appreciate your kind words!

[@shelleywrites7]

Thank you! Your explanation is so clear and helpful! It really put my anxieties to rest.

[@ivyhang5084]

So glad to hear! Thank you for taking the time to leave me this kind message :)

[@piaarnis7068]

Thank you! This video is really helpful for me who wants to start creating books 🥰

[@ivyhang5084]

I'm so glad the video was helpful to you! 😊

[@torrieoleary7812]

Ivy, you are so clear and concise. You are very good at what you do, and I appreciate you and your channel so much. I wish for you all the success and happiness your heart dreams of. Thank you ☺🙏

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you so much! Your words made my day - very grateful for your kind support and comment :)

[@TR-tz8zx]

This is an excellent video, thank you so much for laying things out so clearly! I’m considering venturing into the KDP world and really appreciate understanding this very important topic, since I was planning to use Canva to design my covers.

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to drop me a comment - really appreciate your support :)

[@xuscha01]

what a helpful video! Thank you so much! The answer from amazon is the most helpful part for me.

[@ivyhang5084]

So glad you found this helpful! Thank you for taking the time to leave me this comment :)

[@sadiahakimofficial]

Thank you Ivy i am using it to edit my book (some visual art) and i needed this wholesome video ❤❤❤❤

[@MariaFernandez-o1w]

JUST SUBSCRIBED. A LOT OF VALUABLE INFORMATION

[@desaintlaurent]

Thank you! Thank you! Awesome video Ivy. ♥️ Have a great holiday season!

[@SparkleByMonica]

Thanks so much for sharing the Amazon KDP responses for the licensing vs. owning graphics copyrights. This video was very helpful.

[@ivyhang5084]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@86Kera]

Great explanation! You have a new follower. Looking forward to using more of your content.

[@serenalinn]

This was a wonderful video that explains all the confusing verbiage and legalities I was overwhelmed by. ❤

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your kind comment:)

[@chrismarrison6948]

I was worrying so much about this. Thank you for this amazing and well informed video. You covered all areas here 👌🏽

[@ivyhang5084]

So glad you found this helpful! Appreciate you taking the time to leave me this kind comment :)

[@KT-ky9od]

This video was very well done. It's clear, concise, and addressed my concerns perfectly. Thank you so much for all your research...much appreciated.

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad to hear, thank you! :)

[@KarinEngelbrecht-ej8fh]

Thank you so much for this video! Your explanations are crystal clear, and I definitely understand the licensing terms for using Canva a lot better. Many thanks

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind comment :)

[@juliaberry5193]

Are all these policies still current? If they change will you please make an update? This was the clearest explanation I have seen on this particular subject.

[@ChuckForman]

Very well done! Clear, concise and complete.

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for your very kind comment!! :)

[@rudgenakuti]

Amazing, and very clear the entire video is well-researched and explained. Thank you I give you a big thumbs up.

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind comment :)

[@user-mysterywriter]

Excellent video! You explained many questions I had about using Canva for my book cover. In the past I have used the stock images provided on KDP. This time I was unable to find something that suited the content of my book. I went to Canva but was unsure if I could use the photo and font I chose. I have not uploaded the cover yet as I am still working on my book. Hope all goes well when I am ready. Thank you for the informative video!

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to leave me such a kind comment :)

[@misspamyla]

Thank you so much for breaking this down so well. So appreciated!! ❤

[@ivyhang5084]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you found this video helpful :)

[@taralynnweekslovely11art58]

Thank you so much for the legwork! Very helpful.

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for your kind comment! :) Glad you found it helpful.

[@Mizzpuertorican11]

You are a blessing thank you for clearing this up I had a lot of anxiety about this and you cleared up a lot of my worries.

[@ivyhang5084]

So glad you found this helpful :) Thank you for leaving a comment!

[@mysticmoonschoolwithDonnaKass]

This is fantastic information and delivery. Thank you Ivy for doing the research and explaining so clearing and thoroughly!!

[@ivyhang5084]

Appreciate your very kind comment - I'm so glad you found this video helpful! All the best :)

[@PatrickDangnabit]

Man, you're very clear and concise

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for your kind comment! Glad you found it helpful :)

[@denisedeakins4828]

Thank you for this video. After asking several people on You tube myself, it was suggested that It would be best use Canva's free graphic elements.

[@ivyhang5084]

Thanks for your kind comment! Agree free elements should definitely be fine to use :)

[@MrinaliniBhattacharyya]

Very helpful explanation regarding the use of Canva for Amazon KDP book publishing. I suppose I can use Canva without much worry.😊

[@jodip937]

Thank you so much for this much needed information! It really saved me a lot of time reading through everything. I appreciate it!

[@ivyhang5084]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thank you so much for your kind message :)

I love the clarity and conciseness of your videos on KDP. Question - do you have a video on creating a KDP account?

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for your kind comment! I don't currently have a video specifically on creating a KDP account, but will add that to my list of videos to create in the future! :)

@@ivyhang5084 Thanks! You have me inspired.

[@peggybrowning9120]

Thank you. This is clear and concise. The video answered all my questions about publishing using Canva.

[@ivyhang5084]

So glad to hear! Thank you for your kind comment :)

[@CookingwithRegina]

Ivy, thank you!!! I’ve used Book Bolt for KDP but prefer Canva. Your video has helped me understand the Canva & KDP verbiage so much better as far as the copyright issues are concerned. I can’t wait to get started using Canva now for my KDP products! 🎉

[@ivyhang5084]

You are so welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed this video and found it helpful :)

[@delightfullynovel1]

The ENTIRE video was so very well-articulated!! Thank you!!

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you so much for such a kind comment! Really appreciate it and all the best to you on your KDP journey! :)

[@delightfullynovel1]

@@ivyhang5084 You are so very welcome! Thank you for responding and for the encouragement! 🫶🏻🤗

[@geneva4328]

Your the best and teaching and keeping us safe informed! Thank you. ❤

[@ivyhang5084]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your kind comment and support of my channel :)

[@freeinflipflops7475]

Clearest explanation I’ve heard so far 👍👍

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

[@TikeishaHarris]

Thank you. This was such a great and informative video. You have been very detailed.

[@ivyhang5084]

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[@thereseegan4513]

This has been very useful, thanks for your time in putting it together

[@ivyhang5084]

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[@annetjensen2027]

This was great thank you so much for your very in depth very well formulated explanation!

[@ivyhang5084]

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[@Aln-h7h]

Thank you so much for the precious and very well explained video ! ❤

[@dylahothman6628]

You gave a very clear explanation. Thank you!

[@ivyhang5084]

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[@SummersPublications]

Very good information. Thx you for making this clear.

[@ivyhang5084]

You are welcome! Glad you found it helpful :)

[@bridgetfowler9444]

This was so helpful and detailed, thank you for all your time!!

[@ivyhang5084]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the details and found it helpful - appreciate your kind comment and support! :)

[@vbrown5514]

Thank you.. I was so tired of people going back and forth with this.. you made it clear as water..

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you and I’m so glad you found this video helpful! :)

[@NancyAverill]

This was incredibly helpful and easy to follow. Thank you. SUBSCRIBED

[@ivyhang5084]

Awesome, thank you so much! :) glad you found it helpful.

[@Sassygurl7fairy]

Thankyou for this video ivy! It was clear info for a people like us ..

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for your kind comment! :)

[@flaviorodriguesamaral9508]

Congrats on your video, it explains a lot. Thank you!!!

[@AL6198]

EXCELLENT explanation. Thank you.

[@ivyhang5084]

So glad you found it helpful! :)

[@mrd9911]

Very good described! Thank a lot!

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for leaving me this message -glad you found the video helpful! :)

[@PawedCrew]

That was SO INFORMATIVE! Thank you!

[@britishhill1628]

Super helpful! Thank you so much-- very clear and made a difference for me.

[@ivyhang5084]

You’re very welcome! So happy to hear that the video has made a difference to you 😊. All the best with your kdp journey!

[@gtorr47]

Thanks for all the good info!

[@DIYcraftdepot]

As always, you have made the difficult easy to understand. Thank you!

[@ivyhang5084]

Appreciate your very kind words and support - thank you!! :)

[@leahlinville141]

You’ve given me peace of mind! Thank you!

[@ivyhang5084]

So glad to hear! Thanks for your comment :)

[@elisa533]

Excellent, clear, concise information. Thank you!

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you for your kind words and glad you enjoyed the video! :)

[@hyacinthredshaw9200]

Hi Ivy, I found this information very helpful when it came to Canva and KDP. Thank you for sharing.

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for your kind comment and support :)

[@thinkmuscles]

Thanks. As a newbie wanting to create and publish an ebook, this was very insightful.

[@ivyhang5084]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment :)

[@MillyAlej]

Thanks for the information very helpful. New follower of the channel. 😊

[@ivyhang5084]

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[@MiniMeags]

Thanks heaps Ivy! You're awesome :)

[@geanina7931]

everything seems so complicated, but I still understood thanks to you😁

[@ivyhang5084]

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[@metabike]

Nice research❤

[@ivyhang5084]

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Thank you for all your research job ! Happy I found your channel !

[@ivyhang5084]

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[@thequeeniediary]

Clear and concise! Thank you for sharing!

[@ivyhang5084]

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New subscriber! Thanks for sharing. Clear presentation. ❤🎉

[@ivyhang5084]

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[@chanhang3009]

Another great video! Thanks for cutting through the BS of other videos on this matter.

[@ivyhang5084]

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[@JAG994]

Thank you for doing the works ❤

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This was an amazing video!! Thank you!!

[@ivyhang5084]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@EquippingTheNextGeneration]

I appreciate you taking the time to explain this

[@ivyhang5084]

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[@ivyhang5084]

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[@ivyhang5084]

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[@ivyhang5084]

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[@ivyhang5084]

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