Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask about designing, pictures, prices, shipping and refunds. Can't find your answer? Ask us.
Designing
Do I need design skills?
No. Start from a template, type your text or upload your picture, and the designer does the rest. You can move, resize and recolour anything, and the preview shows exactly what will print.
What is the preview?
It is drawn by the same software that makes the print file, so the colour regions, outlines and holes are exactly where they will be on your print. It is not a mock-up.
How many colours can I use?
Up to 8 in one print, from 36 spool colours (most in a light, regular and dark shade, plus gold, silver and clear). Two to four colours look best on small prints like keychains and tags.
What do flush, raised and stepped mean?
Flush inlays every colour level with the surface for a smooth, coin-like face. Raised lifts the design about a millimetre so you can feel it. Stepped stacks each colour one step higher than the last.
How small can text be?
It depends on the font. We measured every one of our 232 fonts, and the designer warns you if your text is smaller than that font prints cleanly.
Can I save my design and come back later?
Yes. Your design is saved in your browser session, and you can email yourself a link to reopen it on another device.
Pictures & logos
What pictures work best?
Bold, simple pictures with clear shapes and a plain background: logos, drawings, cartoons and clear photos of a single subject. Busy photos are simplified into flat colours.
Will my photo look like a photo?
It looks like a bold graphic version with up to 8 flat colours, a bit like a screen print. The preview shows exactly how it will come out.
What file types can I upload?
PNG, JPG or WebP, up to 12 MB. A picture at least 600 pixels across gives the best result.
What happens to my uploaded pictures?
We use them only to make your print. Pictures from designs that are never ordered are deleted after 30 days.
Why did a thin line disappear?
Lines finer than our printer can lay down can't be printed. The preview merges those lines into their neighbours before you see it, so your print matches the preview.
Prices
How are prices worked out?
Each product has three sizes with a fixed price for designs that fit. Very large or very colour-heavy designs are priced exactly from the print time and plastic they need. You always see the exact price before paying.
Why do more colours cost more?
Each colour change adds print time and uses a little extra plastic, so a design with many colours side by side takes longer to print.
Are there setup fees or minimum orders?
No. You can order a single print, and the price per piece is the same for one or fifty.
Are taxes included?
Prices are in Canadian dollars before tax. GST, HST or PST is calculated at checkout from your address.
Shipping
Where do you ship?
To Canada with Canada Post, tracked. Shipping to the United States is coming soon.
How much is shipping?
A flat rate per order, shown on our shipping page and before you check out. Several prints fit in one mailer, so shipping costs the same for one or five.
How long does delivery take?
We hand-check and print within a few business days, then Canada Post delivers in about 2 to 9 business days within Canada.
Is shipping tracked?
Yes. You get a tracking number by email when your order ships.
Refunds & reprints
What if my design won't print well?
We check every order before printing. If something won't work, we tell you, and you can tweak your design for free or get a full refund.
Can I cancel?
Yes, at any time before your order is printed, for a full refund.
What if it arrives broken or gets lost?
We reprint it or refund you. Send a photo of any damage; you don't need to send it back.
What if it doesn't match the preview?
If the print doesn't match the preview you approved, we reprint or refund. Colours can look slightly different on screens than in plastic, which we note on every preview.
Can I return a print I changed my mind about?
Because every print is made to order for you, we can't take back a print that matches its preview. You can cancel before printing for a full refund.
Content rules
Can I print a logo or character I found online?
Only if you own it or have permission. We check every order and refund any design we can't print for rights reasons.
Is there anything you won't print?
Hateful, sexual, violent or illegal content, and anything that uses someone else's trademark without permission. Our content policy has the details.