Canva Pro FAQs

Microsoft is discontinuing Publisher in October 2026. Many of our organizations rely on Publisher for the creation of their publications, so finding a reliable, easy-to-use solution was important to us. 

With our customer needs in mind, LPi is recommending Canva Pro for future publication creation. 

We wanted to find a design platform that was user-friendly and robust. With millions of users, thousands of graphics and templates with drag-and-drop capability, and the ability to create print-ready files, we made the decision to recommend Canva Pro.

If you prefer to use an alternative design platform, such as InDesign, we will continue to support your publication creation and submission. 

Canva Pro is the premium version of Canva that allows the creation of print-ready PDF files. This option allows you to download designs at a resolution suitable for a printed file and then submit them to LPi for printing and delivery. 

Canva offers free access to all the premium features of Canva Pro for registered nonprofits. The application process is simple and only takes a few minutes. Follow these steps.

We are committed to accompanying you through this transition. Our design team will help you recreate your publication in Canva Pro and provide basic training, ensuring a smooth, successful transition. To enter the queue for your Canva Pro template, fill out this form. 

Canva Pro has an intuitive interface that is easy to learn and navigate. To learn more about how to create your publication in Canva Pro, download the Canva Pro Quick Start Guide.

You will submit your publication through LPiExpress as before.

To begin, take a look at our instructions on the Canva Pro application.

From there, download the Quick Start guide to learn more about creating your publication with Canva Pro. 

We're here to help every step of the way. If you get stuck, reach out to Customer Support with any questions at (800) 950-9952 x2200 or email publicationsupport@4lpi.com. 

Canva offers hours of free courses for you and your organization. Topics range from Beginner to Expert. To get started, consider one of these:

• Navigating Canva’s homepage
• Customizing Templates
• Exploring the Element Library
• Text and Font Library

If you’re looking for more information on social media, there are plenty of resources available to support your digital communications! Consider starting with these:

• Managing your Social Media
• Designing for Social Media
• How to create your first Facebook post
• Social Media Mastery

If you would rather use a different design program, like InDesign, we're happy to support you on that platform as well.