Seamless Patterns for Fabric / Spoonflower
Create seamless repeats, export JPG/PNG at 150 DPI for Spoonflower, confirm you own rights, and list for fabric/wallpaper.
Pipeline steps
1 Generate motif tiles
Create elements intended for repeat; avoid one-off scenes.
Best tool: Midjourney
- Adobe Firefly — Pattern workflows
- ChatGPT Images (OpenAI) — Motif ideation
Tip: Design Challenges on Spoonflower may ban AI — check each challenge.
2 Build seamless repeat
Offset tile edges; test wrap.
Best tool: Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator — Vector repeats
- Photopea — Free Pattern Preview
Tip: Use Pattern Preview / offset filter.
3 Export at 150 DPI
Save JPG/PNG sRGB under 40 MB at intended inches×150.
Best tool: Adobe Photoshop
Tip: Uploading 300 DPI doubles apparent size in Spoonflower preview — scale accordingly.
4 Upload & sell
Confirm ownership on upload; enable Marketplace if selling. On Etsy digital swatches, disclose AI.
Best tool: Canva
Tip: You must own or license what you upload.
Export specs
Spoonflower: JPG or PNG, sRGB, at preferred print dimensions and 150 DPI, under 40 MB. Spoonflower converts uploads to 150 DPI (recommended for fabric).
| DPI | 150 DPI (Spoonflower recommended / conversion target) |
|---|---|
| Format | JPG or PNG (no GIF/TIF/PDF) |
| Color | sRGB |
| Size limit | Under 40 MB |
| Pixel formula | inches × 150 = pixels (e.g. 4×4 in → 600×600 px) |
Last checked 2026-10-28