If you sell custom products like t-shirts, posters, packaging, or business cards, you know how important it is to get a print-ready file that matches exactly what the customer designed.
With the WCB Configurator Builder plugin, you can collect customer designs right from your WooCommerce order pages and download high-resolution files with just a few clicks.
In this article, we’ll show you how it works, what “print-ready” means, and how WCB helps you go from order to production in the smoothest way possible.
What is a print-ready file?
A print-ready file is a high-quality design file that’s ready to be printed without needing any extra edits. It includes:
- The correct size (like A4, 5×7″, or business card size)
- High resolution (usually 300 DPI for sharp prints)
- The exact colors, text, and images chosen by the customer
- Extra space around the edges (called bleed) if needed
In short: it’s the final version you send to your printer or print shop.
Why this matters for your store
Getting an accurate print file is essential if you offer customization options like uploading images, entering names, or choosing colors. Manually recreating orders from notes or screenshots can lead to:
- Mistakes
- Misprints
- Refunds or delays
With WCB Configurator Builder, you can let customers design their products on your site and automatically save a high resolution file of what they created, ready for printing.
How WCB helps you get print-ready files (step by step)
Here’s how the process works when you use WCB Configurator Builder on your WooCommerce store:
Step 1: Your customer customizes a product
On the product page, your customer can:
- Enter text (like a name or message)
- Choose colors or options
- Upload a photo or logo
- Preview their design live on screen
Everything happens in real time with no confusion.
Step 2: WCB captures the final design
Behind the scenes, WCB captures what the customer created in high resolution. This includes:
- A visual canvas (like a t-shirt mockup or label)
- A list of their choices and uploaded files
Step 3: You download the design files
When the customer places an order, WCB saves:
- An image of the final design (PNG or JPG)
- The custom details (text, images, color choices)
- All files inside the WooCommerce order
You can then download the file directly from your WooCommerce order page.
Step 4: Prepare the files for printing
The WCB plugin exports the product design to a high resolution PNG or JPG image. After downloading the image file you can send it to the printer or print shop.
If you need a specific format (like CMYK or bleed margins), you need to download the image and convert it using tools like Adobe Photoshop or Canva Pro before you can print the file.
Available file formats
WCB can provide the following files:
- High-resolution JPG or PNG. Perfect for printing custom products;
- Editable data, like names, sizes, image uploads, and other selections.
Download order print files
After an order is placed:
- Go to WooCommerce > Orders
- Open the order from the customer
- You’ll see a “Download Print File” button in the order line
- Click to download the file and prepare it for printing
You don’t need to open Photoshop or mess with file editors (if you don’t have CMYK color requirements). You can just download the high resolution image and send it to print.
Customize WCB export settings
WCB allows you to set a fixed export size and export image file type in WCB > Settings > Advanced.
In this case, all product images will be exported to 2000 px image file. This helps ensure high quality exports across all devices.
Image pixel dimensions reference table
To calculate your desired pixel size for 300 DPI you can use the following formula: inches x 300 = pixels.
| Print Size (inches) | Pixel Dimensions (300 DPI) |
|---|---|
| 4 × 6 | 1200 × 1800 |
| 5 × 7 | 1500 × 2100 |
| 8 × 10 | 2400 × 3000 |
| 8.5 × 11 | 2550 × 3300 |
| 11 × 14 | 3300 × 4200 |
| 16 × 20 | 4800 × 6000 |
| 18 × 24 | 5400 × 7200 |
Tips for best print results
- Use clear product previews to show customers what they’re designing
- Use large image files in the product visuals to ensure high resolution export quality
- Recommend image upload sizes (e.g. “Use images at least 1500px wide”)
- Add a notes section so customers can include any special instructions
- Test your product once to check the print file before going live
Final thoughts
If you run a store with custom or personalized products, the WCB Configurator Builder plugin helps you turn every order into a ready-to-print file. That means:
- Less time spent recreating designs
- Fewer print mistakes
- Faster order fulfillment
- Happier customers
Whether you sell mugs, shirts, labels, or signs, WCB makes the process smooth from order to printer.
