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A tool to create merch designs without Photoshop

A tool to create merch designs without Photoshop

by notAnshuman·Feb 13, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

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The Take

Prompt → editable merch asset, background removal, typography layers and 300 DPI export are all exposed in one editor, which actually matches the stated pain of 'Photoshop cleanup' after AI generation. The landing and mock editor show attention to UX — the value is in the focused workflow rather than novel ML tricks. It isn't reinventing image generation (lots of players already stitch similar features together), but if the model quality, upscaler and export fidelity hold up it will save creators real time; I'd want POD integrations and clearer licensing for generated art next.

Category
Design
Target Audience

Print-on-demand sellers, Etsy/Redbubble/Shopify shop owners, independent merch designers and small businesses creating apparel/merchandise

Post Description

Hi HN,

I built MerchBanao while trying to sell merch online.

Image generators were good at creating artwork, but the output was rarely usable. I still had to open Photoshop to fix layout, add typography, remove backgrounds, and prepare print files. The generation step was fast but the workflow around it was manual.

So I started building a tool focused on the entire merch workflow instead of just generation.

You can: • generate a design from a prompt • edit layout and typography • refine backgrounds and composition • export 300 DPI print ready files

The goal is simple: go from idea to uploadable POD design in a few minutes.

I’m especially interested in feedback from people who sell on Etsy, Redbubble, Shopify, or similar platforms.

What parts of your workflow still require manual editing after using AI tools?

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