Design & Creator
Create products in the Creator, prepare print files, make mockups and add personalization.
36 articles
- How to Set Up Personalization on ShopifyLet your customers add their own text or image to your products. This guide covers installing the Personalization app block on your Shopify theme and creating personalized products in Subliminator.
- Setting Up Personalization on Etsy/SubliminatorOffer Customized Products to Increase Customer Engagement
- How to Duplicate Personalized Products
- Save product as a draftWe’ve added the ability to save your product as a draft while working in the Creator. This allows you to safely exit and return later without losing your progress.
- What image size should I use?
- Generate and Download Product MockupsLearn how to generate, customize, and download product mockups in the Creator. Select your preferred mockup styles, save presets, and publish your product while mockups are generated in the background.
- What DPI should I use?Understanding DPI Requirements for Subliminator Products
- How do I add my logo to my products?
- Do you have free designs I can use?
- I do not have Photoshop. What can I use instead?You do not need Adobe Photoshop to create designs for Subliminator products. You can use other design software or create your designs directly in the Subliminator Design Editor.
- What is the maximum allowed file size for a print file?Subliminator supports print file uploads of up to 300 MB per file. You can upload artwork in PNG or JPEG format, provided it meets the platform's design requirements.
- Should I use "Save for Web" when saving files in Illustrator or Photoshop?No. We recommend using Save As instead of Save for Web when exporting your designs. This helps preserve the original image quality and ensures your artwork matches the dimensions of…
- Will More Mockups Be Added for My Product?Learn how Subliminator expands its mockup library over time. New products launch with essential mockups first, and additional mockups are added as they become available.
- Are there any color restrictions on my design files?Learn about the color and file requirements for your designs to ensure the best possible print quality on Subliminator products.
- Match pocket / front-side designsMake your design match on overlapping parts
- Design LibraryAll your creative assets stored in one place
- Considering Third-Party Mockups: A Cautionary NoteThe Importance of Accurate Product Representation in Your Store
- Deleting Images from Your LibraryUnderstanding the Implications of Deleting Images
- Understanding the Resizing Process for Subliminator ProductsHow We Ensure Your Designs Look Great on All Sizes
- Selecting the Correct Image Size for Subliminator ProductsA Guide to Using Our Design Templates and Image Requirements
- Managing Sharp Edges on Freeform ProductsUnderstanding and Controlling Edge Smoothing for Freeform Product Designs
- Lifestyle MockupsCreate realistic, lifestyle-focused product images. Showcase your designs in natural settings. Perfect for online stores and social media.
- How to Create Manual Personalisation in SubliminatorManual personalisation allows you to edit a specific order so that custom details are correctly applied only to that order. This helps prevent incorrect prints and ensures each customer receives…
- How does fabric blend affect print quality?
- Why is the color of my design different from the actual product received?Learn why printed colors may differ from what you see on your screen. Subliminator prints in CMYK while designs are uploaded in RGB, which can cause color shifts. This article…
- Understanding Design Resolution and DPI RequirementsLearn when to use 150 DPI or 300 DPI for your designs. Most Subliminator products require 150 DPI, while select UV-printed products require 300 DPI for the best print quality.
- Size PreviewHow Size Preview and the Scaling method work together on Subliminator cut and sew products: see your design on every size, choose Adapt to each size vs Scale with design…
- Introducing the New Creator (Beta)Get a first look at Subliminator's completely rebuilt New Creator (Beta). Design products faster with a live 3D preview, improved editing tools, and a streamlined workflow, with even more features…
- Live 3D Preview in the New Creator (Beta)The New Creator (Beta) includes a live 3D preview for select products, allowing you to see your design update instantly as you edit. This feature is currently available on supported…
- How to Apply Your Design to All Product PanelsLearn how to quickly copy a design from one product panel to multiple panels using the Duplicate feature.
- How to Match Designs Across Product PanelsLearn how to automatically match your front design to the pocket or back panel using the Canvas Settings for faster design setup.
- How to Choose the Design Templates Inside the EditorLearn how to switch between different view areas (like Front, Top, or Back) using the dropdown menu inside the editor to customize every part of your product.
- 3D Creator & Commercial steps: create and publish your productsProducts with 3D preview now open in a simpler Creator. Create on Subliminator only, publish to several stores at once, and save your GPSR details once.
- How to group layers in the 3D CreatorGroup layers to move, resize and recolor several elements as one object, and manage layers in the Layers panel.
- Working with SVG layers in the 3D CreatorUpload SVGs to recolor your artwork, split it into separate shapes and combine shapes in the Creator.
- Design / pattern tool not working