Screenshot to Design
Use a screenshot, old shirt photo, or mockup as a reference for new artwork.
Upload the clearest image you have, describe what should stay or change, and compare the result with your source.
Check every word, the background, edges, and intended print size before adding the result to a gang sheet.
Best use cases (what it’s actually for)
Starting a new version when the original file is gone
Using customer-sent artwork as a reference for a cleaner result
Rebuilding a mark from a screenshot you have permission to use
Exploring a concept from an old mockup before production review
How to get clean results (do this, not vibes)
Capture a good image
Flat, front-facing, well-lit. Avoid wrinkles, weird angles, heavy shadows. Crop tight around the design.
Upload & Choose
Select Screenshot to Design. Check the credit total shown in your builder; available Detail and Size choices can vary by account.
Prompt (Optional)
Use the prompt box for controlled edits. "Keep layout, clean up edges, make text sharper."
Review the result
Compare lettering with the source, inspect edges and transparency, and check the file at your intended print size. Resolve any File Fix warning before ordering.
What to Expect
Edges
Check the result on light and dark backgrounds for halos, boxes, or missing details.
Words and colors
Compare names, dates, logos, and colors with the source. Generated details may change.
Background and size
Inspect transparency and pixel dimensions before using the artwork at your planned transfer width.
Legal / Permission Note
Screenshot-to-Design is for recreating artwork you own or have permission to reproduce. If a customer sends copyrighted art they don’t own, don’t print it.
From reference to review
A generated result is a starting point. Review it before it enters your order.
A useful review path:
FAQs
Why did my text come out weird?
List the exact words in your brief, then compare every letter with the source. Regenerate or ask AMS for help if the result changes the text.
How do I check the credit cost?
Check the credit total shown before generating. If a failed attempt affects your balance, keep the time and error message and contact AMS support.