Printing With BeFunky: Tools, Tips, and Techniques

Have you ever created something you're really proud of, whether it’s a photo edit, digital artwork, or a custom design, only to hit a wall when it comes time to print it? Maybe the colors were too dull, the image looked pixelated, or the sizing wasn’t right. It’s a common problem, especially when printing from home or trying to turn your design into a physical product like a mug or a t-shirt. But thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way!

BeFunky’s creative suite makes it easy to take your digital creations and turn them into high-quality, print-ready artwork – no expensive software or a professional print setup required. With our easy-to-use tools, you can design everything from marketing posters to wall art. Then, it’s simple to save your projects in the exact format and size you need. You can even print them straight to a custom product – like a mug, t-shirt, canvas, and more – with our Zazzle integration.

We’ll walk you through everything you need to know to get your artwork ready for printing, including the best file types to use, how to save different types of projects, and how to make sure your finished product looks incredible in real life!

Why Use BeFunky for Your Print Projects?

BeFunky isn’t just a great platform for designing. Our Photo Editor, Graphic Designer, and Collage Maker are also built to make printing your creations easier, faster, and more affordable. Whether you're printing projects at home or printing a photo on a mug, t-shirt, or coaster, we’ve got your sorted.

Save Time on Setup and Design

With our drag-and-drop design interface and one-click photo effects, you can go from idea to print-ready artwork in minutes. There’s no need to learn complicated software or spend hours adjusting formatting. Everything is intuitive and browser-based, so you can create professional looking designs without the steep learning curve.

Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners

Our creative suite allows you to export your project files in the formats you need, like JPEG for quick photo prints, PNG for transparent backgrounds, or PDF for posters, flyers, and invitations. Whether you're designing art prints, photo gifts, or advertising materials for your small business, you can print at home with professional, yet affordable, results.

You Can Even Print from Your Phone

BeFunky is also mobile-friendly, making it easy to save your finished design directly to your phone’s photo library. From there, you can use a Bluetooth printer or mobile printing app to print right from your device. Whether you’re using a mini portable printer for quick photo strips or a Wi-Fi-enabled home printer for larger formats, you can print on-the-go with little effort.

Printing at Home: Saving Your Artwork

Wondering “how do I print a project at home?” Here's how to prepare your artwork using BeFunky.

Step 1: Save Your File

Once you're doing creating in the Photo Editor, Graphic Designer, or Collage Maker, click Save at the top of the screen, followed by Computer.

Step 2: Choose the Appropriate File Format

• JPEG: This format compresses file size, making it ideal for quick printing at home or sharing online. Just keep in mind that JPEGs are "lossy," meaning the quality can decrease slightly each time the file is re-saved, so it’s best to save your final version only once or twice. JPEGs don’t support transparent backgrounds, so avoid using them for logos or cutout images.
• PNG: These files use lossless compression, so your image quality stays sharp even after multiple saves. They’re ideal for designs with crisp lines, text, logos, or transparent backgrounds (like a watermark or icon you plan to layer over other images). PNGs aren’t the best for full-color photo printing, but they’re a solid choice for most digital graphics and DIY design projects.
• PDF: Ideal for saving projects with lots of text with the design, like brochures, resumes, or flyers. BeFunky allows you to export in both Web and Print Quality, so you can choose the best option depending on how you’ll use your file. Use Print Quality for the best results on paper.

Step 3: Print Your Project at Home

Open the saved file on your computer, then use your printer's settings to select the correct paper size and quality.

Printing multiple copies of your project? We recommend doing a single test print first to ensure the colors and alignment are just-right.

Printing with Zazzle: Getting Your Design Ready

Looking to print your design on various items beyond standard paper? For printing onto unique products like mugs, t-shirts, canvas prints, or more, our integration with Zazzle simplifies the process.

Step 1: Open Zazzle

In this example, we’re using a photo we turned into a watercolor painting, using the Watercolor GFX 1 Artsy effect. We’ll be adding this photo onto a custom mug.

Once your design is complete in our creative suite, click Save > Print Products, followed by Send to Zazzle. You'll then be redirected to Zazzle's printing platform.

Step 2: Customize Your Product

Choose your desired custom product. There are plenty to choose from, including magnets, coaster packs, stickers, t-shirts, stretched canvases, photo tiles, and so much more.

Note that depending on the product, you can also choose between different colors, materials, and more.

Once you've selected a product, click Personalize this design to adjust the placement and size of your BeFunky project.

You can make more advanced edits to features like the aspect ratio and crop of your image. You can also view a 3D version of your mug from all angles to see how the final product will look. 

Step 3: Place Your Order

Finally, preview the product to ensure it looks just-right and click Add to Cart. Then, follow Zazzle's checkout process to complete your purchase.

Professional Quality Prints and Products, Straight From Home

BeFunky provides all the tools you need to create and print stunning artworks, whether you're printing a project at home or ordering custom products through Zazzle. With high-resolution outputs, multiple file formats, and an easy-to-use interface, your designs will be print-ready in no time!

Ready to start your next project? Head to our creative suite to start bringing your visions to life!

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