15 Ways to Make Money with Canva in 2025

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JEAN PELEGRINO
June 27, 2025

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1. Offer Freelance Graphic Design Services

Use Canva to design for clients on platforms like:

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2. Sell Digital Products

Turn your knowledge into digital products (planners, guides, worksheets) using Canva.
👉 Use Omnisend for email automation and sales:

3. Print-on-Demand Designs

Create T-shirts, mugs, and more with Canva and sell via:

4. Social Media Management

Design content and infographics using Canva for small businesses’ social media pages.

5. Create Lead Magnets

Design opt-in freebies like PDFs and checklists for businesses to grow their email lists.

6. Resume & Cover Letter Templates

Create professional templates and sell them on:

7. Teach People How to Use Canva

Host workshops, online courses, or YouTube tutorials. You can even offer paid 1-on-1 sessions.

8. Design Thumbnails for YouTubers

Offer thumbnail and channel banner design services for YouTube creators.

9. Create Pinterest Templates

Design eye-catching pins for bloggers and influencers to maintain a consistent Pinterest presence.

10. Marketing Materials for Realtors

Use Canva to make brochures, flyers, and promo materials for real estate professionals.

11. Create Media Kits

Design sleek media kits for influencers to pitch to brands, even as a nano-influencer (<10k followers).

12. Join Canva's Affiliate Program

Earn a commission by referring others to Canva:

  • Canva Affiliate Program

13. Editable Party Invitations

Design and sell invitations for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, etc., on:

14. Email Marketing Graphics

Design eye-catching email templates for marketers, coaches, and e-commerce businesses.

15. Brand Bibles for Small Businesses

Create branding kits: logos, color palettes, font styles, and visual guidelines using Canva.

✅ Final Thoughts:

You don’t need to quit your job—but you do have options. Canva has become a powerful tool to start or grow your income streams. Whether it's selling designs or offering services, you can start small and scale.