Can I Use Canva for Promotional Product Designs?
Can I use Canva to design artwork for my promotional products?
Absolutely! We love that so many of our customers are using Canva. It’s a fantastic tool for creating professional-looking designs without needing to be a graphic designer. You can definitely use Canva to design your logo, layout, or message for custom pens, mugs, shirts, and more.
What file type should I export from Canva for the best print quality?
For the highest-quality results, please export your Canva design as a “Print-Ready PDF” with crop marks and bleed if applicable. This ensures the file maintains vector quality for sharp, scalable printing—especially critical for items like pens, where fine details matter.
✅ Select "PDF Print" as the file type
✅ Check “Flatten PDF” OFF (you want editable/vector text and shapes if possible)
✅ Check “Crop marks and bleed” ON if your artwork goes to the edge
✅ Avoid “PDF Standard” — it’s a lower-resolution option not suitable for promotional printing
What is a “vector file” and why is it important?
A vector file is made from mathematically defined lines and curves, meaning it can be scaled to any size without losing quality. This is crucial for promotional product printing, where your logo may be shrunk onto a pen or scaled up on a tote bag. Canva can export vector-quality artwork in a PDF—as long as you used vector elements (like text and shapes) and not just raster images (like photos or low-res PNGs).
Can I use images or photos from Canva in my design?
Yes, but keep in mind: photos and some Canva elements are raster-based, meaning they may lose quality or print blurry on small items. If you’re designing for something like a pen, we recommend using text and vector shapes only for the cleanest results.
Can I include my company’s logo in a Canva design?
Definitely—just make sure your uploaded logo is high-resolution (preferably SVG, EPS, or AI). If you upload a small, low-res JPEG or PNG, it may print pixelated. We recommend vector formats whenever possible.
Does Save Your Ink review my artwork before printing?
Yes! We send free digital art proofs before printing any order. If there’s an issue with your Canva file, such as low resolution or missing fonts, our team will reach out and help fix it. We want your final product to look exactly how you envisioned it.
What fonts can I use in Canva?
Canva provides thousands of fonts—but if you’re using a brand font, make sure it’s embedded in your Canva file. Avoid converting text to images unless necessary, since live text stays vector and prints much cleaner.
Can Save Your Ink help edit my Canva design?
If needed, yes. We can work with your Canva export to make tweaks, clean up outlines, adjust alignment, or prep it for production. Just mention in your order notes that you used Canva and what you'd like adjusted.
Final Tips for Using Canva with Save Your Ink:
✅ Stick to text and vector elements for best results
✅ Avoid low-res logos and blurry uploads
✅ Always export as “PDF Print” with highest quality
✅ Include bleed/crop marks if your design goes edge-to-edge
✅ Send the original Canva link too (optional, but helpful!)
Still unsure? No problem. Just upload your Canva PDF at checkout or email it to us, and our team will review it for free before anything goes to print. We’ve got your back!
