Overview
Professional raster editor for photo compositing, print prep, textures, and mockups before export to production files.
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Best for
- Raster · industry standard
- Typical output
- PNG, PSD, TIFF
- Typical cost
- About $23–$60/mo depending on plan
Excellent for
- High-resolution print graphics and photo-based designs★★★★★
- Layered mockups and color-critical sublimation/DTF art★★★★★
- Texture work for 3D renders★★★★★
Compatible with
Production
Pros & cons
Pros
- ✔High-resolution print graphics and photo-based designs
- ✔Layered mockups and color-critical sublimation/DTF art
- ✔Texture work for 3D renders
Cons
- ✘Pure vector logos that must scale infinitely (use Illustrator or Inkscape)
- ✘Parametric mechanical CAD
Creator & maker guides
Preparing artwork
- Work in formats suited for export: PNG, PSD, TIFF, JPEG
Resolution & export
- Keep a master PSD and export flattened PNG copies for makers.
Bleed & safe areas
No items yet.
Common mistakes
- Exporting at screen resolution (72 DPI) instead of print size at 300 DPI
- RGB artwork that shifts when converted to print color spaces
- Forgotten bleed on designs that wrap mugs or garments
- Flattening layers too early and losing editability
Best practices
- 1Design at final print dimensions; set Image → Image Size to 300 PPI before you start detailing.
- 2Keep a master PSD and export flattened PNG copies for makers.
- 3Use soft-proof previews when your process is CMYK or dye-sub limited.
- 4Save selections and masks non-destructively until the file is approved.
Common mistakes
Exporting at screen resolution (72 DPI) instead …
Exporting at screen resolution (72 DPI) instead of print size at 300 DPI
RGB artwork that shifts when converted to print …
RGB artwork that shifts when converted to print color spaces
Forgotten bleed on designs that wrap mugs or gar…
Forgotten bleed on designs that wrap mugs or garments
Flattening layers too early and losing editabili…
Flattening layers too early and losing editability
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Exporting at screen resolution (72 DPI) instead of print size at 300 DPI | See guides below for context | Review creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table |
| RGB artwork that shifts when converted to print color spaces | See guides below for context | Review creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table |
| Forgotten bleed on designs that wrap mugs or garments | See guides below for context | Review creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table |
| Flattening layers too early and losing editability | See guides below for context | Review creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table |
Helpful tools
DPI & resolution calculator
SoonImage size calculator
SoonBleed generator
SoonAspect ratio calculator
SoonHeat press time & temperature
SoonSublimation wrap calculator
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