Adobe Illustrator
PaidDesign Software
Industry standard for vector design. Essential for creating scalable, print-quality artwork.
How to use for Merch
Set your artboard to 4500×5400px at 300dpi. Design entirely in vector so your artwork scales perfectly regardless of t-shirt size. Use 'Image Trace' to convert raster AI-generated art into clean, scalable vectors. Export as PNG-24 with transparency enabled. Master the Pen tool and Type tool for custom typography that beats template-based designs.
Pro Tips
- 1File → New → Width: 4500px, Height: 5400px, Resolution: 300 PPI
- 2Image Trace: Object → Image Trace → Make (High Fidelity Photo or 16 Colors)
- 3Use Pathfinder panel to combine, subtract, and merge shapes into clean vector art
- 4Type → Create Outlines converts text to paths — no font dependency when sharing files
- 5Export: File → Export → Export As → PNG, Resolution: 300 PPI, Transparent
Video Tutorials
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