Before uploading your designs, make sure the file meets our necessary file type, size and color space requirements. It is always better to work from within an active Spoonflower account. This will save your designs for any future projects or if you become a verified seller.
Accepted File Types, File Size and Color Mode Requirements
Accepted File Types, File Size and Color Mode Requirements
Spoonflower prints using sRGB color mode, so we recommended you save and upload your designs in this mode rather than in CMYK or PMS. Your files should be:
- a JPG or PNG,
- saved at your preferred print dimensions and 150 dpi
- under 40 MB
We do not accept GIF, TIF, PDF or Microsoft Word Document files. To convert a file before uploading, use an alternate site or your own program
All files must be uploaded directly on our website.
▶ My file is over 40 MB. How can I reduce the file size?
If your file is over 40 MB, most design programs offer options to compress the size in settings. For example, when saving a JPG in Adobe Photoshop, selecting “High” instead of “Maximum” for image quality will to reduce the file size without compromising quality. Compressing layers will help, as well.
Additional Design Support
- How Can I Make Sure My Design Is the Color I Want? shares how to color match designs to our printing process.
- Checking for Repeat Flaws in Designs offers key hints to ensure your designs are print ready.
How to Upload
1. Select Your Files (maximum 10)
Once all the files you hope to upload are ready, click on the Choose File button on the Upload your Design page. Search your computer for the design file, select it, and click OK. If you are logged in, you can upload up to 10 files at once.
2. Confirm Ownership
To upload any design to our site, you will need to agree to our Terms of Service. Click the “Agree & Continue” button to proceed.
Learn more about what images are allowed for upload to Spoonflower here.
Next Steps After Uploading
Your design will:
- initially upload as a private design
- receive a unique Design ID, a design URL and a design layout page
When loading designs:
- if you go one at a time, you will be taken directly to the design layout page
- if you upload a batch, you will have the option to open all designs as new tabs or view your designs in your Design Library
- The Design Layout Page and Design Previews will help you save settings, repeats and other key details
- Setting Designs for Sale guides you on adding descriptions and to establish Marketplace visibility
See Also: Sizing Your Design
See Also: Repeat Options
See Also: Previewing and Printing a Design