Print on Demand
Let customers put their own logos and images on your products and preview them in 3D and AR. Learn how to set up print areas, prepare files and download designs.
With the Print on Demand widget, your customers can put their own images or designs (like logos, stickers and photos) on all kinds of products. They add and move their images with a simple tool, and can see how their designs look in 3D or in their room with AR. This guide shows you how to get your products ready in Mimeeq for the best results.
How to add a print area to your product
Open the product, navigate to the Options tab and click New Option Block.
Select Print on Demand as the mode type.
Configure the parameters for your print area and save your work.
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Max Number of Logos
Controls how many image layers can be added to a print area. Allows customers to layer multiple images.
2
Select Material
Sets the base material texture visible in areas where uploaded images have transparency. Usually set to "transparent" but can be specific materials like "silver" if needed.
3
Texture size
Specify texture sizes for desktop devices. This overrides the default 3D product settings.
4
Mobile Texture Size
Specify texture sizes for mobile devices. This overrides the default 3D product settings.
5
AR Texture Size
Sets texture sizes specifically for Augmented Reality experiences. Helps optimise AR performance and visual fidelity.
6
Code
Unique identifier for the POD option that can be used in various places. For example, in SKU.
7
Visibility Code
Optional field that controls when and where the POD option appears. Used for SKU, pricing or any place allowing dynamic codes.
8
Full Screen View
Toggles whether the POD editor can be viewed in full screen mode. When enabled, adds a full screen icon to the editor interface.
9
By default open as
Defines if the widget opens in an options panel or goes directly to full screen.
10
Opaque Background
Controls whether the background is transparent or opaque. When disabled, texture below remains visible.
11
Generate Cropped View
Creates a single combined image output that merges all layers when you select to download POD files from the Media Library, allowing you to use a single file rather than multiple separate image files.
13
2D Preview
After uploading layers to define the print area, a 2D preview of the print area will be displayed here.
14
Measurement Type
Select whether the print area is measured in inches or centimetres.
15
Real Width
Set the real-life width of the print area on the product.
16
Real Height
Set the real-life height of the print area on the product.
17
Required DPI
Define the print file's resolution in dots per inch. The higher the DPI, the sharper the printed result will be.
18
Description
Provide details or instructions for the widget, displayed below the title (optional).
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Accepted Formats
List the file formats that can be uploaded for printing: PNG, JPG, WEBP, SVG, AI, HEIC, EPS or PDF files. File size cannot be larger than 50 MB.
How to upload layers
Upload the print area layers in this order:
Base layer: the 2D preview image of your product. It guides users and doesn't have to be grey — it can be any design you choose.
Mask layer: placed on top of the guide image. The mask must be in SVG format and defines the printable area.
Fixed elements (optional): if you need fixed elements in the design, like non-removable labels, upload them as additional layers above the mask. Leave the Exclude from texture option unchecked for these layers, so they remain visible and intact on your product.
Usually, the first two layers are enough.
How to prepare files for Print on Demand
To set up the Print on Demand widget, you need at least two files: a user guide and a mask.
Create a user guide image
If your product is ready in Mimeeq, you can generate an image of the part you'd like to print on. This will be your user guide. Alternatively, prepare this image with any other tool or resources you have. Save it as a PNG or JPG file.
On this image, mark out the print area. Outline it or shade it in — whatever helps your customers see where their design will go.
Prepare a clipping mask
Once you have a 2D preview of your product with the print area, define a mask using an app like Photoshop. The mask tells the widget where designs can be printed. Save it as an SVG file with:
The vector object: once a user uploads an image, it will only be visible in this mask area.
Transparency: uploaded images will not be visible on this part of the mask.
How to download the print files
Download the files customers uploaded from the Media Library:
Go to the Media Library.
Choose Download POD files.
Enter the configuration shortcode.
Click Download Files.
You receive a ZIP file with all the designs customers added for the product, in their original format.
Where to find the shortcode
To download print files, you need a configuration shortcode. Where to find it depends on your setup: the Mimeeq Basket or a Shopify integration.
Go to the Business Panel.
Navigate to Baskets → Submitted Baskets.
Open a basket containing a product with Print on Demand.
Locate the product and find the Configuration Ref.
Copy the code and paste it into the download field.
Go to your Shopify Admin.
Open Products.
Select a product created with Print on Demand widgets.
Find the Custom Design Ref in the product header. Alternatively, copy it from the Metafields section under Mimeeq Configuration Shortcode.
Copy the code and paste it into the download field.
Configurator view appearance
With the Print on Demand widget, your customers can bring their custom designs to life on your products and see them in 3D instantly. Customers can:
Upload graphics to a library and organise them in layers
Rotate, resize, duplicate and move their designs within the specified print area
Share their created designs easily with a URL
All features are fully optimised for mobile devices.
Try a working example:
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