Where and How to Sell Canva Templates in 2026: The Ultimate Guide

Canva templates are editable design files buyers use for planners, posts, resumes, menus, and everyday business needs. They are easy to create and can earn money long after you upload them, which makes them one of the best digital products to sell.

But figuring out how to make money selling Canva templates can be confusing when you’re not sure which platform gives you the best sales. I know I was. 

If this is you and you’re lost too, then you’re in the right place. 

This guide walks you through the best places to sell Canva templates in 2026, how to make money from Canva on these platforms, and what helps your templates attract buyers all year-round.

Where to sell Canva templates

Canva, Sellfy, Etsy, and Gumroad are the best options when figuring out where to sell Canva templates. These platforms all support digital downloads. Some give you built-in buyer discovery (albeit with certain constraints), while others let you run your own store and drive traffic on your terms. In the next sections, I’ll explain how each one works. And why creators choose Sellfy when they want more control over their Canva template shop.

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How to sell templates on Canva

To sell Canva templates on Canva, you must join their Template Creator program. But before you jump in, you should know that Canva’s Template Creator program is still in beta, and you must apply, submit a design portfolio, and get accepted before you can upload anything. 

This is the biggest friction point for anyone exploring how to sell templates on Canva, because you cannot list templates instantly, unlike on other platforms.

Here is what selling templates on Canva looks like:

1. Create a small portfolio that shows a range of your designs. Canva recommends sharing a Google Drive or Canva folder with multiple pieces of work.
   
2. Apply through the Canva Creator sign up page, submit your portfolio link, and wait for their review. They evaluate your style, layout quality, and the ease of use of your templates.
   
3. After approval, create your template inside Canva and convert it to a shareable template link.
   
4. Upload the template through your Creator dashboard with a title, description, and clear preview images.
   
5. Submit it for review. Canva checks every template manually before adding it to the marketplace.

Note:

There is no fee to join the program, and you do not need a Canva Pro account to apply, although having Pro can make designing and sharing your Canva templates easier.

Oh, Canva also has strict rules on how to sell things on Canva.

What’s allowed:

• Templates that are your original design
• Templates that use Free Content
• Templates that use Pro Content, but only if you deliver them through a Canva template link

What’s not allowed:

• Selling templates with Pro Content as PDFs or any downloaded file
• Selling flattened files that contain Pro Content

Anyhoo, if you want your templates directly inside Canva’s ecosystem, that is the official route. 

However, if you prefer selling immediately without waiting for approval, the following section outlines other platforms where you can list your templates right away.

How to sell Canva templates on Sellfy

Selling a Canva template on a store-builder like Sellfy is simple. You place your Canva template link inside a small PDF, upload it as a digital product, add your title and preview images, and publish.

What makes Sellfy especially useful for selling Canva templates is how much of the heavy lifting it handles for you. Unlike marketplaces, where the platform controls pricing rules, fees, and visibility, Sellfy lets you create and run a standalone store. You control your prices and determine how your Canva templates are sold.

Payments go straight to your Stripe or PayPal account, and you keep 100% of what you earn. You can set a fixed price for your templates, ask buyers to pay what they want, or split the cost into installments for higher-priced bundles.

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Buyers receive their download link right after checkout. And they get a maximum of 5 download attempts on each order, so it’s harder to pirate your work. 

Sellfy also has pretty cool marketing tools. You can offer discounts on templates or run email campaigns. And if you own a website, you can also embed a Buy Now button or a product section directly on your site.

Here’s how to set up your Canva template store on Sellfy:

1. Create your template in Canva and keep the master version saved.
2. Open the Share menu in Canva and choose Template link.* Not the browser link. Not the collaborative link.
3. Place that link inside a one-page PDF. You can add a short note too.
4. Log in to Sellfy and open Products on your dashboard.
5. Click Add new product, choose the digital option, and upload your PDF.
6. Add a clear title that explains what the template helps the buyer do. For example, “30-Day Instagram Planner Template for Life Coaches”
7. Write a short description. List the pages and who the template is for.
8. Upload a few preview images.
9. Connect Stripe or PayPal in Store settings for your payments.
10. Publish the product.

Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

*Super important note

As of 2025, Canva has moved the ability to create template links to the Canva Pro plan. If you open Share and don’t see Template link, or you see a crown icon beside it, that means you’ll need a paid plan to generate one.

How to sell Canva templates on Etsy

Selling a Canva template on Etsy starts with preparing a file Etsy can send to the buyer. You’ll need to turn your design into a shareable Canva template link and place that link inside a small PDF. Upload the PDF as a digital download, then add clear photos of the pages and a short description with keywords that Canva template buyers already search for.

Here’s a simple overview of how to sell Canva templates on Etsy:

1. Place your Canva Template Link inside a short, one-page PDF.
2. Go to etsy.com/sell and click Get Started.
3. Complete the setup. Choose your shop language, country, currency, shop name, and then verify your identity. Identity verification usually takes 1-3 days.
4. Once verified, Etsy will ask you to stock your shop. Click Add a listing.
5. Scroll down to Type of item and select Digital files.
6. Scroll to the bottom and upload your PDF.
7. Add a clear title, a description, and specify if the template requires a Canva Pro account.
8. Upload preview images that show the actual pages.
9. Click Publish. You will be charged a $0.20 listing fee and a one-time set-up fee (typically $15) to launch your store.

You may notice that selling Canva templates on Etsy takes some trial and error. 

Etsy puts your product in front of a large shared audience (⁓ 96 million), but at a cost. In addition to the $15 setup fee and the recurring $0.20 listing fees, Etsy takes a 6.5% transaction fee plus a payment processing fee (usually 3% + $0.25) on every sale.

Most people exploring how to make money with Canva and Etsy will also find that visibility can be iffy at times. 

How to sell Canva templates on Gumroad

Selling a Canva template on Gumroad starts with preparing a small PDF containing your Canva Template Link and uploading it as the digital file for your product.

You do not need a full website if you do not want one. You can publish a single product and share the link straight away. Gumroad handles credit cards, PayPal, local payment options, and lets buyers name their own price if you ever want to try that.

You can start selling Canva templates on Gumroad in 6 easy steps:

1. Log in to Gumroad and click New product.
2. Add the name of the product, and choose the Digital product option. Click Next.
3. Set your price (you can let customers pay what they want or pay in installments).
4. Add a short description and any other details/customization.
5. Upload preview images of the design and upload your PDF in the Content tab.
6. Publish and share.

Gumroad is a convenient choice if you want to start selling immediately without a storefront, provided you don’t mind the higher transaction fees or the limited customization options for your brand’s look.

How to create Canva templates to sell

If you want to create Canva templates to sell, it helps to start with research. First, check search suggestions on Etsy, Pinterest, and Google. After that, move into Canva, pick the right dimensions for the template, and build the layout using only (or mostly) Free elements so buyers don’t hit paywalls. 

Once you’re done with the design, lock any elements that should stay in place. Then create your Share Template link and place it in a simple PDF, which you can upload to marketplaces or your own Sellfy store. That PDF becomes the file every customer receives when they buy your template.

Here’s how to create Canva templates to sell, with important tips, so you don’t make the mistakes I did:

1. Find ideas buyers are already searching for

Selling Canva designs starts not with the design itself, but with what people want to buy. I never jump into Canva without checking what people are actually searching for. It saves time and keeps you from designing a template no one is looking for. 

You can make two simple checks to see what templates actually sell: 

1. I call this the Alphabet Search. Type “Canva template A…” into Etsy or Google, then try B, C, D. The auto-suggestions show related Canva templates that people search for every day.
2. Look up a broad niche like “real estate templates” on Etsy and sort by Top Customer Reviews. If the same specific product keeps appearing, that’s usually a good sign that the niche is active.

2. Choose the correct dimensions before you design

A template only works if the size matches what buyers expect. I use Canva’s standard dimensions so no one struggles with printing or posting, for instance:

• Instagram post — 1080 × 1080 px
• Instagram story/reel — 1080 × 1920 px
• Pinterest pin — 1000 × 1500 px
• US Letter printables — 8.5 × 11 in
• A4 printables — standard A4

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3. Stick to Free elements (if you can)

One of the most common issues new sellers face is using Pro elements. A buyer with a free account will see watermarks, which might frustrate them and cause them to ask for a refund. It’s advisable to use free elements (if possible).

The easiest way to do this is to filter your element search:

• Open the element panel on Canva
• Tap the filter
• Select Free

4. Build a beginner-friendly template

Not everyone who buys your template is confident with design tools. I try to make the file as beginner-friendly as possible.

You can:

• Lock background shapes or structural elements using the Lock icon so they don’t move
• Group items that belong together so they always stay aligned

5. Create the correct Template link

This is the step where creators make the most mistakes, so it’s worth slowing down. Canva offers several link types that look similar, and only one creates a new editable copy for every buyer. Anything else will either show them a read-only file or expose your original design.

Here’s what I do:

• Click Share
• Select Template link
• Open a private browser window and test it

You should see a preview page with text that says “A template created by [your name] was shared with you,” and a View Template button. If it opens the editor directly, you have the wrong link.

6. Package the product for your store

You need a file to deliver the template link to your buyers, and a simple one-page PDF works best. 

Of course, you can create your PDF in Word or Google Docs, but using Canva keeps everything in one place, and exporting from Canva is quick and reliable.

Here’s what my delivery file usually looks like:

• A blank letter-size Canva page
• A short thank-you line
• A clear button or text labeled “Access Your Template”
• The button linked to your Template link
• Exported as PDF Standard

This PDF becomes the download file for Sellfy, Etsy, Gumroad, Payhip, and similar platforms.

7. Share your template

A template only sells once people actually see it. Canva has more than 170 million monthly active users, which means there’s a huge pool of potential buyers. 

You can share your link on the following platforms (and more):

• Pinterest, because people use it like a visual search engine
• Short videos on TikTok or Instagram Reels showing how fast you can edit the template
• Any page you control — your website, your bio link, your email list

Pro tip
A quick demo usually works better than any long caption. Something like “Watch me create a Christmas party invite in 30 seconds” often gets more engagement than a static graphic.

5 popular template ideas for your business

If you’re wondering what to create, the best selling Canva templates usually fall into five categories: resumes and CVs, marketing materials, business documents, social media and brand kits, and eBooks or educational templates. 

If you’re looking for Canva products to sell, then you should try these:

1. Resumes, CVs, and portfolios

This is one of the biggest digital templates to sell. Job hunting is personal and stressful, and most buyers are not trying to design something impressive. They are trying not to get filtered out.

Why it sells:

This is an emotional purchase with a high perceived payoff. A five-dollar template that helps someone land a fifty-thousand-dollar job feels like a no-brainer.

What to include:

• A polished one-page resume
• A matching cover letter
• A simple portfolio layout for freelancers or students

2. Social media and brand kits

These templates are used by creators and small brands publishing content regularly across platforms.

Why it sells:

Brand kits sell because they provide a unified design system that can be reused across posts, stories, and pins without redesigning each asset individually.

For example, the Sellfy store Blush Bloom Aesthetics successfully sells a “Serene Aesthetic Instagram Canva Template” bundle: 68 posts and 68 stories, ready to edit.

What to include:

• Instagram posts and stories
• Matching Pinterest pins
• Reel covers or highlight icons

3. Marketing materials (flyers, menus, brochures)

These templates are bought by small businesses, event organizers, and service professionals who need ready-to-use layouts for print or local promotion.

Why it sells:
Marketing materials have fixed requirements. They must be sized correctly, readable at a distance, and easy to update. Buyers choose templates that already follow standard print dimensions and visual hierarchy.

What to include:

• Event flyers and posters
• Restaurant menus
• Tri-fold brochures or real estate kits

4. eBooks and educational templates

This massive category targets the “creator economy.” Coaches, educators, and influencers need to package their knowledge into downloadable files, ranging from full-length eBooks to simple daily checklists.

For example, EfikZara has figured out how to package her haircare expertise into niche, routine-based planner-style downloads (a calendar + planner format) that tell buyers exactly what to do and when.

Why it sells: 

Creators want to focus on writing their content, not fighting with margins and page numbers, so they pay for a layout that makes their content look professional right away.

What to include:

• eBook and lead magnet layouts
• Course workbooks and cheat sheets
• Daily checklists and trackers (wellness, work, exercise, etc)
• Lesson plans or challenge calendars

5. Presentation and pitch deck templates

This category covers everything from startup pitches to quarterly team updates. Founders, freelancers, and teams use these templates to explain an idea clearly and look credible while doing so.

Why it sells:

Public speaking is stressful enough without worrying about ugly slides. Buyers want to stop worrying about slide order, spacing, and whether it looks professional, without having to hire a designer for a one-off meeting.

What to include:

• Startup and business pitch deck templates
• Client proposal and service presentation templates
• Strategy, planning, or review presentation templates
• General-purpose presentation templates for meetings or talks

FAQs

How much do Canva creators make?

When asking how much Canva creators make, the answer varies depending on where you sell. Participants in Canva’s official royalty program often report earning between $200 and $500 monthly. In contrast, independent sellers on platforms like Sellfy can scale much higher, often generating $1,000 or more per month by selling directly to buyers.

How to sell Canva designs on Amazon

You generally can’t. If you’re wondering how to sell Canva designs on Amazon, the key thing to know is that Amazon does not allow editable Canva templates or template links. The only real loophole is Amazon KDP.  You can only sell finished, non-editable designs, such as printed planners, journals, notebooks, or low-content books, through Amazon KDP, provided they comply with Canva’s licensing rules.

Can you sell worksheets made on Canva?

Yes, you can sell worksheets made on Canva, provided they are original designs and follow Canva’s content licensing rules. You can sell them as PDFs or printed products, but if they include Pro elements, they must be shared as editable Canva template links rather than flattened files.