After connecting your store to Printful, you can begin creating and submitting products. Here’s how to ensure successful product submissions:
Creating Your First Product
- Access Your Printful Dashboard
- Sign in to your Printful account
- Select “Add product” from your dashboard
- Choose from available product categories (apparel, accessories, home decor, etc.)
- Select Your Product Type
- Browse through available products within each category
- Review base costs and available sizes/colors
- Consider shipping weights and production times
- Check product availability in your target markets
- Upload Your Design
- Use high-resolution images (minimum 150 DPI recommended)
- Submit designs in PNG format with transparent backgrounds
- Follow size guidelines for your chosen product
- Ensure your design fits within the printable area
- Customize Product Details
- Add product title and description
- Select available sizes and colors
- Set your retail price
- Add product variants as needed
- Include size charts and care instructions
Design Requirements
File Specifications
- File format: PNG preferred
- Resolution: Minimum 150 DPI, 300 DPI recommended
- Color mode: RGB
- Max file size: 200 MB
- Transparent background for designs
Design Guidelines
- Avoid copyrighted material
- Ensure text is legible at printed size
- Keep important elements away from edges
- Check color accuracy in mockups
- Review placement on all product variants
Product Information Guidelines
Essential Elements
- Clear, descriptive title
- Detailed product description
- Accurate size information
- Care instructions
- Shipping expectations
- Return policy compliance
Best Practices
- Use keyword-rich descriptions
- Include multiple mockup views
- Specify material composition
- List exact measurements
- Add relevant size charts
- Highlight special features
Quality Control
Before Publishing:
- Preview all mockups
- Check design placement
- Verify pricing accuracy
- Review all product variants
- Test size chart accuracy
- Confirm shipping settings
Important Notes
- Products sync automatically between Printful and your store
- Changes in Printful update automatically in your store
- Allow 24-48 hours for new products to appear
- Keep design files backed up separately
- Monitor product status regularly
Quality product submissions lead to better customer satisfaction and fewer returns. Take time to review each element carefully before publishing.