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Are Canva Fonts Legal?

Last updated on December 9, 2022 @ 5:07 am

When it comes to fonts, there are two different types: those that come installed on your computer, and those that you have to download. Canva offers a wide variety of fonts for you to choose from, but the question is: are they legal?

In order to be sure that the fonts you’re using are legal, it’s important to understand what copyright is and how it applies to fonts. Copyright is a form of intellectual property protection that gives creators the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, and display their work. This means that if you want to use someone else’s copyrighted material, you need to get their permission first.

PRO TIP: If you are wondering if Canva fonts are legal, the answer is yes and no. Canva does offer a large selection of free fonts, but some of the fonts available for purchase on Canva are from third-party sources. While these fonts are legal to use on Canva, they may not be legal to use for other purposes. If you plan to use a font from Canva for anything other than personal use, be sure to check the licensing agreement for that font before doing so.

When it comes to fonts, there are two different types of copyright: the design of the font itself, and the actual characters that make up the font. The design of the font is protected by what’s called “typeface copyright.”

This type of copyright protects the overall look of the font, but not the individual characters. The individual characters are protected by “character copyright.”

So, what does this mean for Canva fonts? Canva offers a wide variety of both free and paid fonts. For the free fonts, Canva likely has a license from the font creator that allows them to distribute the font (this is called a “distribution license”). However, for the paid fonts, Canva likely does not have a distribution license. This means that if you want to use one of Canva’s paid fonts, you’ll need to purchase a license from the font creator directly.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

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