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UPLOAD AN IMAGE
How to Create and Edit Custom Store Profiles

STEP ONE: Click "Add Image" Button

Click the "Add Image" button from the Product Lab (if you don't see the add / remove image buttons, make sure the toolbox is switched to Image Tools); this will cause a popup window to appear, allowing you to browse for local images, verify background transparency, etc. Once this popup appears, select the "Browse" button to peruse your local hard drive for high quality artwork!

STEP TWO: Image Upload Requirements

Our platform currently accepts PNG and JPEG file type uploads, but we are in the process of implementing PDF uploads, as well. Please remember that the quality of the final product will only be as good as the original artwork file that you upload! We recommend uploading images with a native resolution (meaning they were designed at this resolution, not converted after-the-fact) of 180-200 dpi, for best results.

Although most paper printing will yield optimum results when the original artwork is created in CMYK color format, our unique DTG printing process produces better results from RGB images, instead! As we implement more complex product options and decoration techniques, our custom software will automatically prompt you with the optimum artwork requirements, based on the intended decoration technique.

STEP THREE: Select Artwork and Verify Transparency

Once your image has been uploaded, you will see it appear in the preflight area - the checkerboard pattern behind the image will indicate whether or not your unique artwork file is complete with a transparent background or not. If no transparent background is present, you will not be able to see the checkerboard pattern behind your image (within the actual image boundary); if the background is transparent, as it should be, then you will be able to see all of the checkerboard pattern behind the image (as seen below).

Notice the transparency can be seen throughout the image!

STEP FOUR: Add Image to Workspace

Once you are happy with the image you want to add, click the "Add to Workspace" button to actually import the image into the design space. From there, you can use the image manipulation tools to move, resize and rotate the image to your liking. If you would like to see a preview of your custom item, in real time, click the "Preview" button to generate an on-the-fly visual. From the preview screen, either select "Return to Edit" or double click anywhere in the design area to return to edit mode.

Use the Preview Button to Check Your Work	The Finished Product!

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