PatchForge · Documentation
Short, practical walkthroughs take you from a blank account to production-ready files. Read them in the browser, or download the PDFs for the shop computer.
Create your account, start your free trial, and learn the five-step flow every patch follows.
The core workflow: Process → Artwork → Material & shape → Text → Layers, plus the toolbar, pricing, and export.
Which file types to use, removing backgrounds, vectorizing for engraving, and getting clean cut lines.
How UV print and laser engraving differ, choosing materials and engrave colors, and tri-layer acrylic.
Drop a patch onto real hat photos, then send a shareable proof your customer can approve or request changes on.
Pack multiple designs onto a single print sheet to save material, then export the production file.
The Export dialog: file formats, DPI, the production ZIP, laser project files, and sending to your software.
Starting your trial, choosing a plan, updating your card, and what happens if a payment fails.
Download the whole set: quick-start-guides.zip
More help: FAQ · patchforge@makerfoundryco.com
Blank hats & patch materials: https://makerfoundryco.com
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