To remove the watermarks from premium design elements in Canva, you need to purchase them. Premium elements are marked with watermarks (criss-cross patterns) until payment is made. Once purchased, the watermarks are removed, and the element becomes a standard part of your design.
Understanding Premium Elements and Watermarks
Canva offers a vast library of design assets, including photos, illustrations, icons, templates, and more. Some of these assets are designated as 'Premium'. These premium elements are available for use in your design, but they will display watermarks until you acquire the necessary license by purchasing them.
As the reference states: "Premium elements will have watermarks (criss-cross patterns) on your design until they're purchased." This visual indicator helps you identify which parts of your design require purchase before you can download or use the final, clean version without watermarks.
Methods to Remove Watermarks by Purchasing
Based on the provided information, there are two primary ways to remove the watermarks from premium elements in your design, both involving purchase:
Option 1: Purchase All Premium Elements by Downloading
The most common method is to purchase all premium elements used in your design simultaneously when you are ready to download the final file.
- Process:
- Complete your design using both free and premium elements.
- Click the Download button.
- Canva will detect the premium elements and present you with a purchase summary.
- You will be prompted to pay to remove all watermarks and download your design.
As the reference notes: "Download your design to purchase all premium elements used." This streamlined process ensures all watermarks are removed in one go.
Option 2: Purchase Individual Premium Elements
If you prefer, you can also purchase premium elements one by one directly within the editor.
- Process:
- Select the premium element in your design that has the watermark.
- A button will appear, often labeled "Remove watermarks" or similar.
- Click this button to initiate the purchase for that specific element.
The reference confirms this method: "Click the Remove watermarks button on an element to purchase it". Purchasing an element individually removes the watermark from that specific item immediately.
Summary of Purchase Options
Here's a quick overview of the two ways to remove premium watermarks through purchase:
| Method | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase upon Download | Pay for all premium elements when downloading. | When your design is finished and ready to save. |
| Purchase Individual Element | Pay for a single premium element directly. | When working on the design, if you want to clear watermarks piece by piece. |
Note: Pricing for premium elements varies depending on the specific asset and your Canva plan.
By utilizing either of these purchase methods, you can effectively remove the watermarks from premium design elements, allowing you to download and use your professional-looking design without any visual obstructions.
