Upload Your Image

From your dashboard, upload your artwork:

• Drag and drop an image onto the upload area, or
• Click "Upload Image" to browse your files

Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP (up to 10MB)

Generate Your Stencil

Once your image loads in the editor:

1. Select Line Weight - Choose how thick the stencil lines should be:

   • Delicate - Fine, detailed lines
   • Thin - Light line work
   • Standard - Balanced (default)
   • Thick - Bold, heavy lines

2. Click "Generate Stencil" - The button with the sparkles icon

Wait for the AI to process your image. You'll see a shimmer animation while it works.

Upscale (Recommended)

For higher quality prints, upscale your stencil:

1. In the Layers panel, expand your stencil layer
2. Click the "Upscale" button

This doubles the resolution for sharper output. Each stencil can only be upscaled once.

Compare Stencil to Original

Fine-tune your stencil by comparing it to the original:

Adjust Stencil Color

Choose a color that stands out against your original image:

• Black - Classic stencil look
• Red - High contrast for dark images
• Purple - Alternative high-visibility option

Control Opacity

Use the opacity sliders to blend layers:

• Stencil opacity - Fade the stencil to see through to the original
• Original opacity - Dim the original to focus on stencil lines

Toggle Grayscale

Check "Grayscale" on the original image to better evaluate line work without color distraction.

Generate Variations

Not happy with the result? Generate another version:

1. Adjust the Line Weight if needed (try thicker or thinner)
2. Click "Generate Stencil" again

Each generation creates a new stencil layer. You can:

• Toggle between versions using the eye icon
• Compare different line weights
• Keep your favorite, delete the rest

Download Your Stencil

When you're satisfied with your stencil:

1. Make sure only the stencil you want is visible (use the eye icons)
2. Click the Download button (arrow icon)

Your stencil downloads as a PNG file, ready for printing.