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How it works

How PawForge Turns Pet Photos Into Custom Apparel

The PawForge flow is built around one job: take a real pet photo, turn it into portrait artwork for apparel, and let you preview the product before checkout.

1. Upload and crop the photo

Start with a clear dog, cat, or pet image. Crop the subject so the face and markings are easy to read.

2. Choose a portrait style

Pick from more than 20 house styles — watercolor, pop art, renaissance royal, minimal line art, and more. PawForge can also guide the look from the photo.

3. Preview and checkout

Review the art on apparel, choose size and color, adjust print scale, and checkout through Stripe.

Examples

Ways people use PawForge.

No account required

Guest checkout is available, and order recovery uses your checkout email and order number.

Apparel-ready output

The rendering flow is tuned around shirt and hoodie printing rather than generic image generation.

Gallery sharing

Customers can choose to share finished designs in the public gallery after checkout.

Freshly forged

Real designs, straight off the ranch and the couch.

Questions

Common questions before you order.

Can I make a shirt from a photo of my dog?

Yes. Upload a clear dog photo, pick a portrait style, and PawForge creates apparel-ready artwork for shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks.

Can I make a shirt from a photo of my cat?

Yes. Cat photos work well when the face, eyes, markings, and ears are easy to see in the original image.

Can I order a hoodie instead of a t-shirt?

Yes. The generator includes premium hoodies, lightweight hoodies, and crewnecks alongside classic pet portrait tees.

Can I make a memorial shirt for a pet that passed away?

Yes. Memorial shirts are one of the main use cases. A clear favorite photo usually gives the best result.

Can I use more than one pet in the design?

A single clear pet photo is best. Multi-pet photos may work when both pets are sharp, centered, and not overlapping.

No commitment until checkout

Start with your photo, right here.

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