Seamless Pattern Checker

👋 Welcome to P.I.M.P (Pattern Image Management Platform)

Your complete toolkit for creating, testing, and exporting seamless patterns for print-on-demand and digital products.

📤 Getting Started

• Upload: Click the Upload button or drag & drop your square tile image
• Sample: Try our pre-loaded patterns to explore features
• Export: Save your work in multiple resolutions and formats (PNG or JPG)

⚙️ Settings Menu

• Preview Options: Canvas quality, repeat patterns, backgrounds, grid overlays, and zoom control
• Pattern Transform: Adjust offset X/Y, scale, and positioning with precision sliders
• Tools: Color palette extractor, hex checker, dimension calculator, seamless edge test, and save patterns
• Stores: Preview patterns on product mockups and access POD store links

📐 Dimension Calculator

Calculate perfect pixel dimensions for any size and DPI. Toggle between Size/DPI modes and switch units (inches/cm). Click "Recommendations" for instant presets:

• Print Quality: 4"×4" @ 300 DPI, 6"×6" @ 300 DPI, 8"×8" @ 300 DPI, 12"×12" @ 300 DPI
• Web/Digital: 512px, 1024px, 2048px, 4096px @ 72 DPI
• Print-on-Demand: Redbubble (1600px), Society6 (2400px), Spoonflower (2000px), Zazzle (3200px)

🎨 Color Tools

• Color Palette: Auto-extracts top 9 dominant colors from your pattern (click any swatch to copy hex code)
• Hex Checker: Test any hex color with live preview - perfect for matching brand colors

🔍 Pattern Testing & Display

• Repeat Types: Full Drop, Half Drop, Brick - see how your pattern tiles in different layouts
• Grid Overlay: Toggle measurement grid (1", 2", 6", 12") to visualize scale
• Seamless Test: Red edge overlay reveals alignment issues - found in Tools section
• Zoom & Pan: Mouse wheel to zoom (1%-800%), click & drag to pan around canvas

🛍️ Product Mockups

• View Modes: Preview your pattern on phone cases, tote bags, mugs, bedding, and more
• Mockup Controls: Adjust zoom (100%-150%) and rotation (0-360°) for perfect product shots

💾 Save Patterns

• Local Storage: Save your patterns with all settings to your browser
• Quick Load: Click any saved pattern to restore it instantly
• Management: Delete old patterns to keep your library organized

💡 Pro Tips

• Use Ultra (2400px) or Max (3200px) canvas quality for final exports
• Always run the seamless test (Tools section) before uploading to print-on-demand stores
• Extract your color palette to create compelling product descriptions and tags
• Use the dimension calculator to ensure your pattern meets platform requirements
• Save your patterns frequently to avoid losing your work
• Pattern info bar shows quality score, contrast level, and unique color count

📱 Mobile Features

• Haptic Feedback: Feel subtle vibrations when tapping buttons, adjusting sliders, and completing actions (mobile only)
• Install as App: Add to your home screen for a native app experience with offline access
• Pinch to Zoom: Use two-finger pinch gestures to zoom on mobile devices

⚡ Smart Loading

• Progress Tracking: Watch real-time progress bars when loading patterns and exporting files
• Export Stages: See each step during export: creating canvas → rendering → generating file → preparing download
• Contextual Messages: Loading screens show file names, sizes, and current operations

🌤️ Live Weather Widget

• Real-Time Updates: Footer displays current temperature, weather conditions, time, and your location
• Auto-Detection: Automatically detects your location and adjusts temperature units (°F for US, °C elsewhere)

📊 Pattern Info Bar

• Quality Score: Excellent (3000px+), Good (2000px+), or Low (under 2000px)
• Contrast Level: High (7+), Medium (3-7), or Low (under 3) - indicates visual pop
• Canvas Size: Current rendering resolution (1200-3200px)
• Unique Colors: Number of distinct colors detected in your pattern

🏪 Print-on-Demand Ready

Export at recommended sizes for all major POD platforms. The Stores section includes direct links to Redbubble, Society6, Spoonflower, Zazzle, Gelato, Contrado, and more.