If you enjoy design, selling Canva and PowerPoint templates is one of the most practical ways to earn from that skill. Small businesses, trainers, teachers and students across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Jordan and the rest of the Arab world need good-looking presentations and social media designs, but few have the time to build them from scratch. A well-made template lets them edit their own text in minutes. This guide explains what to design, how to package it and where to sell it.
Quick answer: Design templates for a specific use, such as business pitch decks, lesson slides or Instagram posts, make them easy to edit with clear instructions, support Arabic right-to-left text, use only elements you are allowed to resell, then deliver them as a PDF with Canva template links or as PowerPoint files inside a ZIP.
Why templates are a good digital product
Templates answer a recurring need. Every new course, campaign, product launch or school project calls for fresh slides and posts. Because buyers customize the design themselves, you create the template once and it can be sold again and again without extra work per order.
- They suit both beginners and experienced designers.
- They can be grouped into themed bundles.
- They are useful in many sectors: education, retail, real estate, events and personal branding.
Template ideas that buyers look for
PowerPoint templates
- Business and startup pitch decks
- Training and workshop slides for trainers and HR teams
- Lesson presentations for teachers and university students
- Graduation project and thesis defense presentations
- Company profiles and annual report layouts
Canva templates
- Instagram and TikTok post and story packs for small shops
- Menus, price lists and flyers for cafes and home businesses
- Event invitations, certificates and greeting cards
- CVs and portfolio pages
Designing templates people can actually edit
- Use master layouts and styles: in PowerPoint, build slide masters so colors and fonts change in one place.
- Support Arabic properly: test right-to-left text, choose fonts with good Arabic glyphs and leave enough space for longer words.
- Name layers and slides clearly so buyers know what each element does.
- Keep placeholders realistic: sample headings and short text help buyers imagine their own content.
- Include a short guide: one page explaining how to change colors, fonts and images saves many questions.
Licensing: what you may and may not sell
Licensing is the most important rule in this business. Only use fonts, icons, illustrations and photos whose license allows commercial use inside templates you resell. Platforms such as Canva have their own content license terms, so read them before including their elements. When in doubt, use your own graphics or clearly free-for-commercial-use resources, and never copy another designer's template.
Packaging and delivering your files
| Template type | What the buyer receives | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Canva | A PDF containing the template links | Use template links so each buyer gets their own copy |
| PowerPoint | Editable files inside a ZIP | Include both 16:9 and 4:3 versions if relevant |
| Bundle | Several templates plus a guide | Keep a consistent style across the bundle |
Good preview images are essential. Show several slides or posts, the color variations and an example of the template edited with real content. You can see how listings are presented in our digital products collection.
Pricing your templates
Compare similar templates, then consider the number of slides or designs, the level of polish and whether the template supports both Arabic and English. Single templates can be offered at an accessible price, while larger themed bundles justify a higher one. Avoid promising results such as more sales or followers; describe what the file contains instead.
Over time, think in collections rather than single files. A designer who offers a matching pitch deck, social media pack and business card in one visual style gives buyers a reason to come back, and updating older templates with new layouts keeps your listings fresh for returning customers.
Selling templates through DAZIREL
With the DAZIREL seller program, designers can list templates for customers in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf and the US. Joining is free with no fees and no commercial registration needed. You add the title, description, cover, images, file and price from your portal, each product is reviewed before going live, and DAZIREL handles payment, automatic file delivery and marketing. Earnings are paid monthly by bank transfer to your IBAN. Supported seller countries are listed on the sell page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell Canva templates legally?
Yes, as long as you follow Canva's license terms, share templates through template links and only use elements you are allowed to include in products for resale.
Which sells better: Canva or PowerPoint templates?
It depends on your audience. Businesses and trainers often need PowerPoint files, while small shops and content creators often prefer Canva. Many designers offer both.
Do I need to be a professional designer?
Not necessarily, but you need a good eye for layout, consistency and readability. Start with simple, clean templates and improve with feedback.
Start selling your designs
Turn your design skills into templates that save people time. Register in the seller portal and add your first template.