How to Upload and Get a Free Image URL

Dear Customer,

To help you easily submit custom images for your order, we’ve created a simple process for uploading images and obtaining a URL that can be attached to your order. Please follow the detailed guide below to complete the process quickly and smoothly.

Step 1: Choose a Free Image Hosting Service

First, you need to upload your image to a free image hosting service. Below are some popular services that we recommend:

1. Imgur – Easy to use and doesn’t require an account.
2. Google Drive – Requires a Google account with 15GB of free storage.
3. Cloudinary – Offers a free plan with 25GB of bandwidth and 10GB of storage per month, ideal for high-quality images.

Step 2: Upload Your Image and Get the URL

Option 1: Upload Image to Imgur

1. Visit Imgur.
2. Click on the "New Post" button located at the top left.
3. Drag and drop your image into the upload area, or click Browse to select an image from your computer.
4. Once the image is uploaded, Imgur will generate a unique URL for your image.
5. Copy the URL of the image from the browser’s address bar or the image details section.

For example, after uploading your image, the URL provided by Imgur might look like this:

• https://i.imgur.com/yourimage.png

Option 2: Upload Image to Google Drive

1. Visit Google Drive.
2. Log in to your Google account.
3. Click the "New" button and select "File upload" to upload the image from your computer.
4. Once the image is uploaded, right-click on the file and select "Get link".
5. Set the sharing permission to "Anyone with the link".
6. Copy the URL of the image.

For example, after uploading your image to Google Drive, the URL might look like this:

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/yourfileID/view?usp=sharing

Option 3: Upload Image to Cloudinary

1. Visit Cloudinary.
2. Sign up or log into your Cloudinary account. Cloudinary offers a free plan with 25GB of bandwidth and 10GB of storage each month.
3. After logging in, click on "Media Library" and then click "Upload".
4. Drag and drop your image into the upload area, or click "Select files" to choose an image from your computer.
5. Once the image is uploaded, it will appear in your media library. Click on the image to open it and copy the URL of the image.

For example, after uploading your image to Cloudinary, the URL might look like this:

• https://res.cloudinary.com/yourcloudname/image/upload/v1600000000/yourimage.jpg

Step 3: Attach the URL to Your Order

Once you have the URL of your image, please follow these steps to attach it to your order:

1. Go to the product page you want to purchase.
2. In the "Custom Notes" or "Line Item Properties" section, please enter the information in the following format:

For example, you would enter the following:

• Name: John Doe (Request to print the name on the shirt)
• Image URL: https://i.imgur.com/yourimage.png

1. After entering the information, click "Add to Cart" and proceed to checkout.

Step 4: Review and Complete Your Order

Once you’ve added the product to your cart, the image URL will be attached to the order. You can review your cart before completing the checkout process to ensure all the information is correct.

Important Notes:

• Check the URL: Before submitting your order, make sure the URL of your image is working correctly by opening it in your browser. This ensures that we can access the image you want to use.
• Public Sharing: Make sure that your file’s sharing settings are set to "Anyone with the link" if you’re using services like Google Drive.
• Storage Limits: Some free services like Imgur may have upload limits. Ensure that your image does not exceed the size restrictions of the service you choose.

Conclusion

We hope this guide helps you easily upload your image and submit the URL for your customization requests. If you encounter any issues during the upload process or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for choosing our products!