Creating & Managing Products

Learn how to create products, understand how store pricing works, manage inventory limits, and optimize your product listings for maximum sales.

What You'll Learn:

Applying artwork to products
Working with transparent PNGs in Studio
How physical product pricing and earnings work
Writing compelling product descriptions
Managing product limits by plan
Organizing products into collections

Step 1: Choose Your Product Type

Pro Tip: Want the best print quality? Check out our Artwork Requirements & Image Guidelines to learn about recommended resolutions and file formats.

Available Product Categories

Choose from the Pixerr Studio print-on-demand catalog—each product type includes sizes, colors, or device models where applicable. New types are added over time; open Pixerr Studio or Store Setup to see everything available for your account.

Apparel

DTG t-shirts (Bella + Canvas 3001, Gildan 64000 Softstyle)
Sublimated crew socks

Phone & Tech

MagSafe iPhone cases (clear & tough)
Samsung Galaxy tough cases
Laptop sleeves (13" & 15")

Gifts & Games

Jigsaw puzzles (with optional tin)
Custom playing cards
Pickleball paddle sets

Home & Wall Art

White glossy mugs (11–20 oz)
Cork-back coasters
Posters (matte, luster, framed, metal, with hanger/mat)
Canvas prints (gallery, thin, framed)

Calendars

Desk calendars (10" × 5")
Wall calendars

Digital products

Coloring book PDFs
Wallpaper packs (beta)
Single image downloads from your gallery

💡 Pro Tip: Start with popular items like t-shirts, phone cases, and mugs. Once you see what sells, expand to other products!

Step 2: Apply Your Artwork

From Your Image Gallery

Navigate to Dashboard → Images or your Image Gallery
Find the artwork you want to use
Click on the image to view details
Click "Create Product" to open Pixerr Studio, or use Store Setup to create starter products from several types at once

Select Product Type in Pixerr Studio

Browse the Studio product catalog and select what you want to create. Consider:

Design Orientation: Vertical artwork works better on phone cases, horizontal on t-shirts
Colors: Bright designs pop on dark products, subtle designs on light products
Detail Level: Highly detailed artwork shows better on larger items (posters, blankets)
Margins: Some products need safe zones (phone cases have camera cutouts)

Preview & Adjust

In Pixerr Studio, use fit, crop, and placement tools to:

Position: Center, fill, or custom placement on the print area
Scale: Resize your artwork to meet print-quality targets
Rotate: Adjust orientation if needed
Preview: Review photoreal mockups before you publish

Important: Make sure your design doesn't get cut off at edges or overlap important product features!

Working with transparency

For apparel, phone cases, mugs, and most print areas, use a PNG with a transparent background so the product color shows through instead of a white or gray box around your art. See Artwork Requirements for file types and print-safe sizes.

In Pixerr Studio

Upload or pick a transparent PNG from your gallery when you open a product.
The mockup preview uses a checkerboard behind clear areas so you can see what will print vs. what stays empty.
When your PNG has open space around the design, Studio shows Quick layout fixes: Shrink 5%, Shrink 10%, Expand 5%, Center, Fit safely, and Reset (restores your original upload).
Use Fit safely if edges look too close to the trim line; use Shrink if the art feels oversized on the product.
Reset undoes prep and returns to the image you started with—handy if you want to try placement again from scratch.

From Ask Pixerr (chat)

Ask for an image with a transparent background when you generate or apply art (for example, for an iPhone case).
On a product preview card, use Fix transparency to regenerate art with a clear background, or say Regenerate with a transparent background.
You can also ask to add a little transparent margin around my art or center the design—the assistant routes those to the same prep tools when appropriate.

White box on the mockup? Your file likely has a solid white background instead of transparency. Re-export as PNG with transparency removed in your editor, regenerate with a transparent background, or use Fix transparency on the chat card.

Step 3: How pricing works

Physical products: Pixerr sets each listing’s store price from the product’s base manufacturing cost plus a platform markup. You do not enter a per-product retail price when publishing today. Digital image downloads are different—you choose the price in your gallery ($1–$999).

What happens on a physical product sale

When a customer checks out, amounts are split roughly like this (example on a $25 listing):

Component	Example	Who sets it
Store price (what the customer pays)	$25.00	Pixerr (catalog base + markup)
Base cost (manufacturing & shipping)	$12.00	Product catalog (varies by product)
Platform fee	$2.50 (10% of $25 on Free)	Pixerr (10%, 5%, or 1% by plan)
Payment processing	~$0.75 (≈3%)	Stripe (standard rates)
Your earnings (approximate)	$9.75	Remainder after costs & fees

Ways to influence sales (without per-product pricing)

Upgrade your plan: Lower platform fees mean more per sale (see Subscriptions).
Store flash sale: Optional shop-wide percent-off banner in store tools (not a custom price per SKU).
Strong listings: Better mockups, titles, and descriptions improve conversion at the listed price.
Product mix: Some types have lower base costs and can earn more per order at the same markup rules.

Typical store price ranges

Exact prices depend on the synced catalog and markup; these are ballpark shopper-facing ranges:

T-shirts: often roughly $18–$30
Phone cases: often roughly $18–$28
Mugs: often roughly $15–$22
Posters: often roughly $20–$35

Step 4: Write Compelling Descriptions

Product Title Best Practices

Format: [Style/Theme] - [Product Type] - [Unique Feature]

Examples:

❌ Bad: "Cool Design"
✅ Good: "Mystical Forest Sunset - Premium T-Shirt - Soft Cotton"
✅ Good: "Cyberpunk City Neon Lights - Phone Case - Durable Protection"

Product Description Formula

Hook: Captivating opening about the design or feeling
Features: Material, quality, printing technique
Benefits: Why someone would want this
Care Instructions: How to maintain the product
Call to Action: Encourage purchase

Example Description:

"Transform your space with this stunning mystical forest at sunset design. Each piece features vibrant colors and intricate details that capture the magic of nature.

Features: Premium 100% cotton t-shirt, direct-to-garment printing for long-lasting color, soft and comfortable fabric, unisex sizing.

Perfect for: Nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, fantasy fans, or anyone who appreciates beautiful art.

Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, do not bleach.

Order now and bring a piece of enchantment into your everyday life!"

SEO Tips:

Include relevant keywords (e.g., "forest", "sunset", "nature")
Mention the product type multiple times
Use descriptive adjectives
Think about what customers would search for

Understanding Product Limits

Plan Limits & Quotas

Plan	Products	Collections	Images	Cost
Free	Up to 24	Up to 6	150	$0/month
Creator	Up to 1,000	Up to 150	10,000	$20/month
Pro	Up to 10,000	Up to 500	50,000	$50/month

Understanding Image Storage:

Original product images never count toward your storage limit
WebP variants don't count — Pixerr automatically creates optimized versions for performance
Storage applies only to images you choose to keep — swap, regenerate, and evolve your products without worrying about hidden storage costs

What Happens When You Hit Limits?

Products: You can't create new products until you delete existing ones or upgrade
Images: You can't generate/upload new images until you delete some or upgrade
Collections: Free plan can't create collections; must upgrade

💡 Strategy: Focus on your best-performing products. Delete underperformers to make room for new designs, or upgrade to unlock more slots!

Organizing with Collections

What Are Collections?

Collections group related products together for easier browsing and themed marketing.

Collection Ideas:

By Theme: "Mystical Fantasy", "Cyberpunk Dreams", "Nature Escapes"
By Season: "Summer Vibes", "Cozy Winter", "Spring Blooms"
By Product Type: "Phone Accessories", "Wall Art", "Apparel"
By Style: "Minimalist", "Watercolor", "Bold & Graphic"
Special Events: "Holiday Collection", "Limited Edition"

Creating a Collection

Go to Dashboard → Collections
Click "Create Collection"
Add a name and description
Select products to include
Publish to make it visible in your store

💡 Marketing Tip: Collections make great social media posts! Share themed collections to drive traffic to your shop.

Product Variants & Options

Managing Sizes, Colors & Options

Apparel Variants:

Sizes: Most apparel offers XS - 3XL
Colors: White, black, heather gray, navy, and more (varies by product)
Styles: Unisex, men's cut, women's fit

Automatic Variant Sync:

When you create a product in Pixerr Studio, Pixerr automatically includes all available variants for that product type:

Each size/color combination becomes a variant
Pricing updates across all variants
Inventory tracked per variant
Customers select their preferred option at checkout

Good news: You don't need to manually manage each variant—it's all automated!

Managing Your Products

Editing Existing Products

Go to Dashboard → Products
Find the product you want to edit
Click "Edit"
Update title, description, or artwork (store price stays automatic for physical products)
Save changes

Note: Changes are reflected immediately in your store. Existing orders aren't affected.

Deleting Products

Go to Dashboard → Products
Select the product(s) to delete
Click "Delete" and confirm

⚠️ Warning: Deleted products cannot be recovered. They'll be removed from your store and customer carts.

Duplicating Products

Want to create a similar product with different artwork?

Find the product to duplicate
Click "Duplicate" or "Clone"
Edit the duplicated version
Publish when ready

Use case: Create color variations, seasonal versions, or new product types with the same artwork!

Product Performance & Analytics

Track What's Working

Monitor these metrics in your Dashboard:

Views: How many people viewed the product
Likes/Hearts: Social proof and interest indicators
Sales: Total units sold
Revenue: Total earnings from this product
Conversion Rate: Views → Sales percentage
Referral Performance: Clicks, signups, and conversion rate from your ?ref share links
Store/Product Clicks: See how many visits your shop and product detail pages receive

Optimization Strategies

High Views, Low Sales: Improve mockups, run a store flash sale, or rewrite the description
High Likes, Low Sales: Listing or mockup may not match buyer intent—tighten title and call to action
Low Views: Improve SEO, share on social media, feature in collections
High Sales: Create more products with similar style/theme!

Best Practices for Success

✅ Do This

Use high-quality artwork (1024x1024+ resolution)
Write detailed, SEO-friendly descriptions
Choose product types with strong margins (catalog base cost varies)
Create product variations to test markets
Organize products into themed collections
Update products based on performance data
Share products on social media regularly

❌ Avoid This

Low-resolution or blurry images
Generic titles like "Product 1"
Expecting to set custom retail prices per product (not available yet for physical listings)
Copyright infringement (trademarked characters, logos)
Offensive or inappropriate content
Over-cluttered designs that don't read well
Ignoring customer feedback and reviews

Troubleshooting Common Issues

❌ "Product creation failed"

Possible causes:

You've reached your product limit for your plan
Image doesn't meet minimum resolution requirements
Network timeout during creation

Solutions:

Check your plan limits in Dashboard
Delete old products or upgrade your plan
Use images at least 1000x1000 pixels
Try again with stable internet connection

❌ "Design looks different in preview"

Common causes:

Mockup rendering may differ from final product slightly
Color profiles (RGB vs CMYK)
Scaling or positioning issues