How to Use Creative Market Products in Canva So You Don't Waste Time and Money
At some point all boss babes stumble upon the magical design world that is Creative Market.
If you’ve never suffered from “shiny font syndrome” or “need-all-the-patterns-FOMO”, there’s a big chance you will on your very first visit.
Creative Market is a gorgeous, addictive hub of the best design resources to help your brand stand out from the crowd.
So what are the Creative Market and Canva basics so you don’t waste your precious time or money buying those stunning rose gold graphics or custom scene creator packages, that you won’t be able to use in Canva?
I’ll also cover:
The difference between PNG and JPG files and when to use which in Canva (01:11).
The font types compatible with Canva.
Two other Creative Market and Canva essentials like free goodies and legal tips.
Let’s get started!
Video Summary
1. Graphics, elements and those pretty rose gold objects (00:23)
The most important thing to look for, when it comes to borders, graphics and even those fancy floral elements, is that the MAJORITY of the files under “File Types”, should be PNG or JPG.
You will NOT be able to use PSD (Photoshop), AI, or EPS files in Canva.
Pro Tip: If the file types are not clear in the product description, go to File Types > Click on All Files and see the breakdown of files are included with the product.
2. Using Creative Market Fonts in Canva:(01:50)
When it comes to the fonts, the following formats are compatible with Canva for Work:
Open Type Font (.otf)
True Type Font (.ttf)
Web Open Font (.woff)
Fonts purchased on Creative Market should come in one of these three options.
Pro tip: You can upload up to 10 fonts, in the Brand Kit section of your Canva for Work. Note that if you delete your uploaded fonts, any designs created with the deleted font will still feature that font.
Also see How to upload your own fonts to Canva and Font licensing.
3. What else do we need to know when buying Creative Market products? (02:20)
Check out the weekly free goodies on Creative market and make sure that you’re staying legal by reading the terms of use of both Creative Market and the seller. For more information about staying legal with your Canva designs, check out this legal with Canva interview I did with Tamsen Horton.
When in doubt, contact the seller directly. It’s seems boring, and an extra step to cover your legal booty, but it makes you look legit and keeps you safe.
Does this week’s episode of TCC TV spark some new ideas or questions? We’d love to know, so please share your thoughts in the comments below!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nicholette von Reiche is the go-to Canva Queen for creative, style-savvy entrepreneurs who want to create gorgeous, cohesive designs for their business that they can promote with confidence.
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, she’s had several fascinating past lives, including work as a Food Stylist, Event Coordinator, Health Coach and Home Stylist before bringing her talents online to teach (and do) Canva Styling for female biz owners. Needless to say, she knows a thing or two about what it takes to create beautiful spaces, places and experiences.
When Nicholette’s not building her Clever with Canva Empire or creating custom Canva templates for clients, you can probably find her on a (hopefully scenic) patio with a glass of crisp white wine, restyling her scatter pillows or building Magna tile mansions with her toddler, Pomeranian and husband.
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