> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.caimera.ai/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # How to Use Extract Print: Turn Any Garment Photo into a Print Swatch **Extract Print** turns any photo of a garment or fabric into a production-ready print swatch. You upload a photo, and Caimera recreates its print as a flat, seamless repeating swatch with the garment shape, folds, shadows, and background all removed. You can process up to 100 photos at once. **What is Extract Print?** Extract Print is a mode inside **Print Designer**, sitting alongside Create Print. Whereas Create Print generates a new print from a description, Extract Print recovers an existing print from a photograph and recreates it as usable artwork. ###### 🔧 Perfect For * Recovering a print from a reference or market sample photo * Digitising archive prints that only exist as photographs * Building a swatch library from a supplier's product images in bulk * Re-using an existing print on a new silhouette * Getting flat, tileable artwork from a photo of draped cloth You can find it as **Extract Print** inside Print Designer, or as a standalone **Extract Print** tool on the home page. ###### 🛠️ Step-by-Step: How to Extract a Print **Step 1:** Click **Extract Print** on the Caimera home page. (Or Open **Print Designer** and switch to **Extract Print tool**.) ![Step 1: Navigate to Extract Print tool](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/8/b/f/c8bf533b39f9b00/77437425-0d18-4cae-94de-b3d0a2_gr5tbi.gif =600x283) **Step 2:** Drop in a photo of the garment or fabric. You can also upload your product images in bulk. * **Supported formats:** PNG, JPG, WEBP, HEIC/HEIF * **Minimum resolution:** 512px * **Maximum files:** 100 images ![Step 2: Right-hand panel for product upload](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/8/b/f/c8bf533b39f9b00/image_ra923c.png =600x283) **Step 3:** (Optional) Add a note to point out the right print. Every photo gets its own note field — for example, "the floral print on the dress". Use it whenever an image shows more than one pattern.. **Step 4:** Click **Generate** ![Step 3: Adding garment Images in Extract Print tool](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/8/b/f/c8bf533b39f9b00/image_kcuf8i.png =600x283) **Step 5:** Your swatch appears in your Print Designer history, with the garment shape, folds, shadows, and background removed. Preview the repeat with the Tile layer tool. ![Step 4: Print Designer history](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/8/b/f/c8bf533b39f9b00/image_itty2r.png =600x283) ![Step 5:Using the Tile layer tool](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/8/b/f/c8bf533b39f9b00/c0c5a825-b2c1-4745-bd42-01946d_1rwv6ni.gif =600x283) ###### Refining & Modifying Prints: After generation, you can refine your image without starting over. **Text-Based Editing** Use text‑based edits for quick global changes. For example: “Change the background to navy blue.” ![Text-Based Editing in Extract Print tool](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/8/b/f/c8bf533b39f9b00/image_1dd0tu8.png =600x283) **Draw & Edit Feature** Use **Draw & Edit** when you need to update a specific region. Click the pencil (scribble) icon to circle the area you want to change, then either upload a reference image or type a description (e.g. “add a bow to the area”) and click **Edit**. Every edit creates a new layer, so you can toggle between variations or revert to the original base image at any time. || Watch step-by-step tutorial for the feature [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvdhGsBbA24). ![Draw & Edit feature in Extract Print tool](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/8/b/f/c8bf533b39f9b00/6ae6bb5c-7b32-4ac6-b810-446093_14pmzu1.gif =600x283) **What You Can Do With an Extracted Swatch** Extracted swatches behave exactly like any other print in Print Designer: * Tile them with the **Tile layer tool** * Apply them to a garment photo with **Apply Print** * Tighten the tiling with **Make Repeat** if the repeat needs work * Export as **PNG, JPEG, TIFF, SVG or PSD** — including 300 DPI TIFF for print production, and layered PSD with one named layer per colour for Photoshop workflows ### Upscale and Download Images are generated at 1K resolution for fast rendering. When your design is complete: 1. Click the **Upscale** button in the left panel. 2. Select your preferred upscaling option. With the **Crystal Upscaler**, you can upscale images by up to **14×**, reaching resolutions of up to **14K**. ![Upscaling Images in in Extract Print tool](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/8/b/f/c8bf533b39f9b00/14d7c2d7-8d55-4edc-a1d7-5e5144_yenv9q.gif =600x283) 3. Once Upscaled, click **Download** to save the high-resolution image. Here you can choose from multiple styles depending on your required file format and level of detail. For a full breakdown of supported formats and recommended settings for the Print Designer Tool, see this article [here](https://help.caimera.ai/en/article/guide-to-print-designer-file-formats-choosing-the-right-output-pkq4ta/). ![Downloading images in Extract Print tool](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/8/b/f/c8bf533b39f9b00/image_1s077bw.png =600x283) ###### Before and After: The Extraction in Action To see exactly how Extract Print transforms your uploads, take a look at the comparison below: * **Before (Input):** Your original photograph of the garment or fabric, complete with physical folds, lighting shadows, and background elements. * **After (Output):** The extracted print—a flat, clean, and perfectly seamless repeating swatch ready for your digital library or production workflow. ![Before vs After](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/8/b/f/c8bf533b39f9b00/caimera-deck-4_ivyoqq.png =600x337) || 💡 Pro Tip: Flat, well-lit photos extract more cleanly than heavily shadowed or steeply angled ones. Always add a note when a photo shows contrast trims, multiple patterns, or a printed background. If the extracted swatch doesn't tile the way you want, run it through Make Repeat. ### Frequently Asked Questions: * **What is Extract Print?** Extract Print is a Caimera tool that converts photos of garments or fabrics into flat, seamless, production-ready print swatches. * **What file formats and limits does Extract Print support?** It accepts up to 100 PNG, JPG, WEBP, or HEIC/HEIF files at a time, with a minimum resolution of 512px. * **How do you extract a print from an image?** Upload your photo on the Extract Print page, optionally add a note specifying the print, and click Generate. * **How can you refine an extracted print swatch?** You can edit the swatch globally using text prompts or locally using the Draw & Edit tool. * **What formats can you export an extracted swatch in?** You can upscale up to 14K and export as PNG, JPEG, TIFF (up to 300 DPI), SVG, or layered PSD. **Related Articles:** ✏️ [How to Use Apply Print to Create Realistic Garment Mockups](https://help.caimera.ai/en/article/how-to-use-apply-print-to-create-realistic-garment-mockups-gj4p96/): Apply Print lets you create realistic garment mockups in seconds by applying any print or pattern to a real garment photo. 🗂️ [Guide to Print Designer File Formats: Choosing the Right Output](https://help.caimera.ai/en/article/guide-to-print-designer-file-formats-choosing-the-right-output-pkq4ta/): Choose the right file format based on your end-goal and workflow. ᝰ [How to Use Make Repeat to Create Seamless Repeat Print Patterns](https://help.caimera.ai/en/article/how-to-use-make-repeat-to-create-seamless-repeat-print-patterns-19ojhgg/): Make Repeat turns a single uploaded print image into a seamless, tileable repeat. 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