Photoshop
PaidDesign Software
Adobe's industry-standard raster editor. Essential for background removal, mockup compositing, and advanced image retouching for merch.
How to use for Merch
Use Photoshop to prepare final artwork for upload. Remove backgrounds with 'Select Subject' + 'Remove Background', retouch AI-generated art, and composite designs onto mockup templates. Set canvas to 4500×5400px at 300dpi (RGB). Export as PNG-24 with transparency. The 'Generative Fill' AI feature (powered by Firefly) lets you extend backgrounds or replace elements non-destructively.
Pro Tips
- 1Select Subject → Remove Background removes 95% of backgrounds in one click
- 2Use Smart Objects to keep AI-generated art editable — never flatten until final export
- 3Generative Fill (Edit → Generative Fill) replaces or extends any selection with AI
- 4Actions panel: record your export steps once, replay with F-key for batch uploads
- 5Use 'Levels' or 'Curves' to boost contrast and make designs pop on dark apparel
Video Tutorials
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