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How to use the visualisation creator?

Work through an intuitive process and create your own branded visualisation in 5 simple steps.

1

Choose a product

Confirm the product you want to create a branded visualisation for. Check its colour, available decoration techniques, and stock levels before you start designing.

2

Choose a technique and position

Here you decide how and where the branding will go. Start by choosing the layout: one logo, the same logo on two sides, or two different logos. You'll configure the rest on the tiles below.

  • Select positions on tiles: Each available decoration area is a separate tile showing a product preview, technique name, and side (front, back). Click the ones you want to use.
  • Each tile immediately shows the maximum print area dimensions in cm, the colour limit for that technique, and the decoration lead time.
  • Download an editable PDF template: Below each tile you'll find a button with a ready-made print area template. Useful when you want to prepare artwork to exactly match the area.
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3

Upload and validate your file

Upload your file (.psd, .ai, .eps, .pdf, .cdr). The validator checks whether it meets the requirements of the chosen technique — whether it's a vector, whether fonts have been converted to outlines, and so on. If you chose two different logos, upload both files. There are three possible outcomes:

  • All good: The file meets all requirements. You can proceed and generate the visualisation.
  • Warning: The file is close to valid, but something needs attention — for example, elements are too thin or details are too close together. You can still generate the visualisation, but our designer will review the artwork before production. You can also ask for help straight away.
  • Error: The file is not suitable for this technique. Correct it and re-upload, or ask our designer for help.

The validator is a testing feature and can sometimes be wrong. If the result looks incorrect, send the visualisation to our designer.

4

Adjust your logo

Now you fit the logo to the product. You can do it by eye, dragging the corners of the logo area, or precisely, by entering values in the fields alongside.

  • Exact dimensions: Enter a specific width and height in mm. Proportions are kept automatically.
  • Fill percentage: Or enter the size as a percentage of the available print area. With a 260×260 mm area and a square logo, entering 50% gives you a 130×130 mm logo.
  • Rotation: In the "Rotation (°)" field you can set the angle of the logo. Useful when the branding needs to run at an angle or vertically.
  • Positioning: Set the logo's position within the print area, for example top-left, centre, or bottom-right.
  • Pantone colours: The creator detects Pantone colours from your file and lists them. You can replace each one individually by searching for a different colour in the palette. Leave the list unchanged if you want to keep the colours as detected from the file.
5

Generate the visualisation!

Choose the language of the visualisation (Polish, English, or both at once) and generate. The finished visualisation is saved automatically in your Customer Panel. From there you have several options:

  • Add to cart: The product together with the finished visualisation goes into your cart and you can place an order normally.
  • Ask our designer for help: The visualisation along with your description is sent to our designer. They make the changes and send the finished artwork back to you. The more precisely you describe what to change, the better.
  • Generate a new visualisation: Start another project without leaving the creator.
  • My visualisations: In the Customer Panel, under the "Visualisations" tab, you'll find all your saved work.

Preparing a file for the creator — we've got you covered!

For the creator to work correctly, the uploaded file must contain the logo only. Sending full brand guidelines or finished visualisations with a product in the background is incorrect — exactly that background will appear in your visualisation, and the validator will return an invalid file error.

If your file contains unwanted elements, use our dedicated tool to prepare it correctly for the creator.

Use the "Extract logo" tool
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Golden rules for file preparation

Three pillars that guarantee correct branding and fast order fulfilment.

Rule #1

Vectors above all

Most decoration techniques (pad printing, screen printing, laser, embossing) require vector files. Vector graphics can be scaled infinitely without any loss of quality.

  • Formats: .pdf, .cdr, .ai, .eps
  • Why? CNC machines (lasers, plotters) read "curves", not pixels.
  • Important: Avoid embedding photos (JPG/PNG) inside PDF files. They're still bitmaps!

Vector = Quality

Rule #2

Convert text to outlines

Before sending your file, convert all text to geometric objects (outlines). If you don't, and we don't have your font, the system will substitute a different one — and some characters will likely disappear.

  • Corel Draw: Select text → CTRL + Q
  • Adobe Illustrator: Type → Create Outlines (Shift+Ctrl+O)
  • Canva: To convert fonts to outlines in Canva, export the project as SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics). This option is available in the paid Canva Pro version.

Convert text to outlines

Rule #3

Pantone vs CMYK

Understanding colour systems is essential for the final result. Each technique uses a different colour model.

  • Pantone Solid Coated (C): Required for pad printing and screen printing. The print shop physically mixes the ink according to the formula.
  • CMYK: Used in digital printing (UV, DTF, sublimation). Colour is created by mixing 4 inks.
  • Not sure which Pantone to choose? Our creator will help you find the right Pantone colour!

Pantone ≠ CMYK

Technical Requirements

Check the technical requirements for each decoration technique.

Pad Printing T

Ink is transferred using a flexible silicone pad that conforms to the shape of the item.

Best for: Small, hard promotional items: pens, lighters, keyrings, power banks.

Avoid: Very fine print on strongly curved surfaces — the image may distort.

Min. line thickness:0.15 mm
Min. spacing:0.22 mm
Max. colours:5 (Pantone)
Bitmaps (photos):NOT ALLOWED
Learn more about this technique
Screen Printing S, ST

Thick ink is pushed through a mesh stencil directly onto the surface.

Best for: Large runs of cotton T-shirts and bags with a simple logo.

Avoid: Small orders (a few pieces) — screen setup costs make the unit price very high.

Min. line thickness:0.35 mm / 0.55 mm with underbase
Min. spacing:0.50 mm
Max. colours:7 (Pantone)
Bitmaps (photos):NOT ALLOWED
Learn more about this technique
Laser Engraving L

A computer-controlled laser beam burns the design precisely into the surface.

Best for: Metal pens, thermoses, wooden, leather, or glass items.

Avoid: Designs requiring colour — engraving always takes the colour of the material.

Min. line thickness:0.15 mm
Min. spacing:0.20 mm
Colour:1 only (material colour)
Bitmaps:NOT ALLOWED
Learn more about this technique
UV Digital Print DC

Ink is printed directly onto the item and cured instantly with UV light.

Best for: Flat plastic, metal, or glass items, e.g. notepads or cases.

Avoid: Files with a background if you want only the logo printed — the file must have a transparent background (preferably PNG or vector).

Min. line thickness:0.20 mm
Min. spacing:0.30 mm
Colours:Full Colour (CMYK)
Bitmaps:ALLOWED
Learn more about this technique
DTG Print DTG

Ink is sprayed directly onto fabric, similar to a home inkjet printer.

Best for: Photos and highly detailed, complex, multi-colour artwork on cotton T-shirts and bags.

Avoid: Low-resolution files (below 300 DPI) — the printer reproduces every blur faithfully.

Min. line thickness:0.40 mm
Min. spacing:0.50 mm
Colours:Full Colour
Bitmaps:ALLOWED
Learn more about this technique
DTF Print DTF

Artwork is printed onto a special film, then heat-pressed onto the fabric using adhesive.

Best for: Colourful logos on clothing (T-shirts, hoodies) and textile accessories.

Avoid: Designs with very small isolated elements (under 1 mm) and transparency — DTF has a white underbase across the entire print area.

Min. line thickness:0.60 mm
Min. spacing:1.00 mm
Colours:Full Colour
Bitmaps:ALLOWED
Learn more about this technique
Heat Transfer TT

A finished graphic (print or foil) is heat-pressed onto the material at high temperature and pressure.

Best for: Workwear, caps, umbrellas, and logos in hard-to-reach places.

Avoid: Very complex shapes with many fine details — they may bleed. In such cases DTF is a better choice.

Min. line thickness:0.35 mm
Min. spacing:0.55 mm
Max. colours:7 (Pantone)
Bitmaps:NOT ALLOWED
Learn more about this technique
Sublimation SU

Ink turns to gas under heat and bonds with the material's structure. Undetectable to the touch. Bleed is required in the file.

Best for: White mugs, white sportswear (synthetic), and lanyards.

Avoid: Designs on a coloured background — sublimation has no white ink, so the item's background will always show through the print.

Min. line thickness:0.80 mm
Min. spacing:1.00 mm
Colours:Full Colour
Bitmaps:ALLOWED
Learn more about this technique
Embossing HS

A metal die permanently presses the design into the material under high pressure.

Best for: Leather diaries, wallets, folders, notebooks, and stationery.

Avoid: Raster files (photos) — vector format only. For small quantities the price is high due to die production costs.

Min. line thickness:0.12 mm
Min. spacing:0.24 mm
Colours:1 (Relief effect)
Bitmaps:NOT ALLOWED
Learn more about this technique
Embroidery HF

The design is stitched using thread by computer-controlled embroidery machines.

Best for: Logos on polo shirts, fleece jackets, winter hats, and towels.

Avoid: Gradients (smooth colour transitions) and very small letters (below 5 mm in height) that may become illegible.

Min. line thickness:1.50 mm
Min. spacing:2.50 mm
Max. colours:12 (Thread)
Bitmaps:ALLOWED
Note:No gradients. Min. letter height 5 mm.
Learn more about this technique
Ceramic Transfer C

A special paper bearing the design is applied to ceramics and then fired at high temperature.

Best for: Mugs, cups, plates.

Avoid: Small runs — due to the labour-intensive firing process, this method is cost-effective mainly for larger orders.

Min. line thickness:0.35 mm
Min. spacing:0.55 mm
Max. colours:7 (Pantone)
Bitmaps:NOT ALLOWED
Learn more about this technique


GOOD LUCK!

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to what most often slows people down when using the creator.

File preparation

First check that the file contains only the logo, with no background, frames, or full brand guidelines. That's the most common cause. The second is format: most techniques require a vector (.pdf, .ai, .eps, .cdr), and a JPG embedded inside a PDF is still a bitmap.

If the file looks correct but the error keeps appearing, fix it and re-upload, or ask our designer for help straight away. Bear in mind that the validator is a testing feature and can sometimes be wrong.

It depends on the technique. UV digital print, DTG, DTF, and sublimation accept bitmaps, so yes. Pad printing, screen printing, laser engraving, heat transfer, and embossing require a vector — a bitmap won't work.

If you only have a raster file but need a vector, contact our designer. It can often be recreated.

A warning means the file is close to valid. You can still generate the visualisation, but something needs attention — for example, elements are too thin or details are too close together. Our designer will review the artwork before production anyway.

An error means the file is not suitable for the chosen technique in its current form. You need to fix it and re-upload, or ask the designer for help.

Use our Extract logo tool. It prepares the file so that only the mark remains, without the background or any unwanted elements. Without it, exactly that background will appear in your visualisation.

Converting to outlines turns text into geometric shapes. If you don't do it and we don't have your font, the system will substitute a different one — and some characters may disappear or shift.

In CorelDraw, select the text and press Ctrl+Q. In Illustrator: Type, then Create Outlines (Shift+Ctrl+O). In Canva, you need to export the project as SVG, which requires the paid Pro version.

Colours and Pantone

It detects them from your file and lists them in step 4. You can replace each colour individually by searching for a different one in the palette. If you don't change anything, the system keeps the colours as detected from the file.

You don't need to. The creator picks Pantone automatically based on the colours in your file. If you need a specific shade, you can select it manually from the palette — but it's an option, not a requirement.

Treat it as a guide. Monitors vary in calibration, and every technique and surface renders colour differently. For Pantone-based techniques the print shop mixes ink according to the formula, so the Pantone code is a more reliable reference than the colour on screen.

The colour list lets you see what your logo is made of and optionally swap colours before the visualisation. With full colour printing (DTF, UV, DTG, sublimation) colour is produced by mixing CMYK inks anyway, so Pantone here is more of a preview than a formula.

Size, position and rotation

The creator maintains the logo's proportions. Changing the width adjusts the height and vice versa, so the mark doesn't get squashed or stretched. This is intentional.

Millimetres set an exact size for the mark. A percentage refers to the available print area. With a 260×260 mm area and a square logo, entering 50% gives you a 130×130 mm logo. Use whichever is more convenient — the result is the same.

It's useful when the branding needs to run at an angle or vertically — for example along a lanyard or the side of a pen. Set the angle in the "Rotation (°)" field in step 4.

After generating the visualisation

In the Customer Panel, under the "Visualisations" tab. Every generated visualisation is saved there automatically, so you can come back to it later.

Yes. Adding to the cart and placing the order means approving the visualisation, which is required before production can begin. Check the design carefully before you confirm it.

The generated visualisation together with your description is sent to our designer. They make the changes and send the finished artwork back to you. The more precisely you describe what to change, the better the result you'll get.

The first visualisation for a given project and one revision are free of charge. If you need visualisations for several different products, each of those is also free.

It's an accurate preview, but not an exact replica. The position and size of the branding may differ slightly, usually within about 15%. Colour and shade depend on the surface and technique, so they may differ slightly from what you see on screen. By approving the visualisation you accept the design for production.

No. You choose the language before generating and can tick both Polish and English at once. If you forgot, just generate the visualisation again with the correct language selected.

Techniques, ordering and production

The creator shows only the techniques available for the selected product, so you can't choose something that isn't possible. For details, see the Technical Requirements section above — it describes what each method is good for and what to avoid.

Techniques like screen printing and pad printing apply each colour separately using physically mixed ink — hence the limit. Full colour printing builds the image by mixing inks, so there's practically no colour count. The limit for the chosen technique is shown on the tile in step 2.

Yes. You can generate and save a visualisation in the Customer Panel without buying the product. You only add it to the cart when you want to place an order.

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