Printomatic Online Product Designer
How to Use Printomatic's Online Product Designer – A Step-by-Step Guide
📌 Table of Contents
1️⃣ Choosing a Design Option
When selecting a product, you have two options:
- Upload Your Own Artwork (PDF Only)
- Use the Custom Design Tool
📂 Uploading Your Own PDF
If you already have a design, click “Upload Design” and select your PDF file. Ensure your file meets these requirements:
- PDF format only (No PNG, JPG, EPS, or SVG accepted)
- 300 DPI resolution for print quality
- Correct dimensions with bleed and safe zone
🎨 Using the Custom Design Tool
If you don’t have a PDF, use our powerful Custom Design Tool to create or edit templates.
✏️ Create from Scratch
1. Click “Custom Design”
2. Add text, images, logos, and elements
3. Use background removal for clean designs
4. Adjust colors, alignments, and layout
📋 Modify a Template
1. Select a pre-made template
2. Click on elements to edit text, images, and colors
3. Customize to fit your needs
🛠 Editing Tools: Text, Images & Backgrounds
📝 Adding & Customizing Text
- Click Text Tool to add text
- Change font, color, size, and alignment
📷 Uploading & Managing Images
- Click Photos or Logos
- Upload images in PNG or JPG format
- Resize, rotate, and position the image
🖼 Background Removal Feature
1. Click on the image to select it
2. Click “Background Removal” at the top
3. The background will be automatically removed
📌 Generating QR Codes & Barcodes
Add QR codes or barcodes to your design:
- Click QR-Code in the left panel
- Enter a website URL or text
- Click “Create QR Code” or “Create Barcode”
📑 Managing Layers
Use the Layers Panel to organize your design elements:
- 👁️ Show/Hide layers
- 🔒 Lock layers to avoid accidental edits
- ❌ Delete unnecessary layers
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Shortcut | Function |
---|---|
CTRL + C | Copy |
CTRL + X | Cut |
CTRL + Z | Undo |
CTRL + A | Select All |
CTRL + G | Group |
CTRL + U | Ungroup |
✅ Final Steps & Checkout
Before submitting your design:
- Ensure text & images are inside the safe zone
- Use high-resolution images (300 DPI)
- Click “Process” to review and save your design
Once ready, click “Add to Cart” and complete your order. Your custom print design will be processed and shipped!
🎉 Start designing today with Printomatic! 🚀