Creating Custom Covers with Canva

A custom cover makes your product stand out. Here's how to create professional ebook covers using Canva.

Why Custom Covers Matter

• First impressions count — Covers are the first thing buyers see
• Brand recognition — Consistent styling builds your brand
• Differentiation — Stand out from others using the same base content
• Higher perceived value — Professional covers justify higher prices

Getting Started with Canva

Create a Free Account

1. Go to canva.com
2. Sign up for a free account
3. The free version works great for cover design

Recommended Cover Sizes

Method 1: Start from Scratch

Step 1: Create New Design

1. Click Create a design
2. Choose Custom size
3. Enter 1600 x 2560 pixels
4. Click Create new design

Step 2: Add Background

Options:

• Upload the included artwork from your download
• Use a Canva background
• Use a solid color
• Search Canva's free image library

Step 3: Add Your Title

1. Click Text in the left sidebar
2. Add a heading for your title
3. Add a subheading if desired
4. Style with your brand fonts and colors

Step 4: Add Author/Brand Name

1. Add another text element
2. Position at the bottom of the cover
3. Include your name or brand name

Step 5: Add Decorative Elements

• Shapes and lines
• Icons (Canva has thousands)
• Your logo

Step 6: Export

1. Click Share → Download
2. Choose PDF Print for highest quality
3. Or PNG for web use

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Method 2: Use Pro Templates (Pro Members)

Pro members have access to 120+ cover templates.

How to Access Templates

1. Log in to your Entrepedia account
2. Go to Your Toolkit → Product Visuals
3. Find the Cover Templates section
4. Click to open in Canva

Customizing Templates

1. Replace placeholder text with your title
2. Swap images for your own or included artwork
3. Adjust colors to match your brand
4. Add your name/logo
5. Export when finished

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Method 3: Use Included Artwork

Each Entrepedia product includes original artwork files.

How to Use Included Artwork

1. Locate the artwork files in your download (usually JPG/PNG)
2. Upload to Canva
3. Use as background or design element
4. Add your text and branding on top

This ensures your cover has professional visuals while being unique to your brand.

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Design Tips for Great Covers

Typography

• Title: Large, bold, easy to read
• Subtitle: Smaller, supporting text
• Author name: Subtle but visible
• Limit fonts: Use 1-2 font families maximum

Color

• Use 2-3 main colors
• Ensure contrast (text must be readable)
• Consider your brand colors
• Dark backgrounds with light text work well

Layout

• Keep title in the top third
• Leave breathing room (don't overcrowd)
• Center-align for classic look
• Left-align for modern feel

Readability

• Test at thumbnail size
• Title should be readable when small
• Avoid thin fonts or low contrast

Creating Mockups

After creating your cover, you can showcase it in mockups:

3D Book Mockups

1. Go to Your Toolkit → Product Visuals
2. Find mockup templates
3. Insert your cover image
4. Export for marketing use

Quick Mockup Tools

• diybookcovers.com
• placeit.net
• Canva mockup templates

Combining Cover with Content

After creating your cover:

Option A: Through Canva

1. Export cover as PDF
2. Open ebook content PDF
3. Use iLovePDF to merge cover with content

Option B: Through Word

1. Export cover as image
2. Insert as first page in Word document
3. Export entire document as PDF

Option C: PDF Rebrander (Pro)

1. Export cover as PDF
2. Upload both cover and ebook to the tool
3. It merges them automatically