Zendrop's Print-on-Demand (POD) feature lets you create custom-branded products and sell them without holding inventory. It supports all-over print designs and connects directly with your store's fulfillment workflow.
Note
In addition to POD, Zendrop provides advanced customization options such as the Private Agent Program for high-volume sellers.
Accessing Print-on-Demand on Zendrop
Log in to Your Zendrop Account: From the main menu on the left-hand side, click on the Catalog option.
Browse POD Product Categories: Explore various POD product categories and select the products you want to customize.
Using the Print-on-Demand feature
Choose a product from the POD catalog and click on it to start designing. Use the built-in design builder tool to customize it with your unique designs.
Design builder tool overview
Products Tab: Select colors and sizes you want to offer. Add your custom design to multiple areas such as the front, back, sleeves, outside label, and inside label.
Layers Tab: Every element you add to your design appears here. Use the three-dot icon to duplicate a layer, delete layers, or lock a layer in place with the lock icon.
File Tab: Have existing images or designs? Click on File to upload them directly.
Text Tab: Add custom text by typing in your own words or choosing from the available text options. You can also delete the element by clicking the "x" at the top.
Clipart Tab: Access a variety of clipart to enhance your design, or add your images.
Fill Tab: Create the perfect all-over print design with a variety of colorful options. Use customizable color settings to enhance the vibrancy of your all-over print designs.
Help Tab: Click the Help icon at the bottom left to view general shortcuts for easier navigation.
Mockups Tab: Preview your design before finalizing it.
Save Your Work:
Click on Save Draft to resume customization later.
Click on Create Product once you’re satisfied with the design.
Note
For the best print quality, ensure your images have a resolution of at least 150 DPI.
Managing your templates
Once your product is created, it will be on the "My Templates" page, where you can:
Resume Editing: Continue working on saved drafts.
Review Information: Check product details.
Delete Products: Remove any products you no longer need.
Manage Import List: Add or remove products from your import list.
Check Status: View the current status of your products (e.g., added to store, saved as a draft).
To test your design, click the product and place a sample order. To start fresh, click Create New from the top right of the 'My Templates' page.
Notes:
To import POD products, you must be enrolled in the Plus, Usage-Based Billing, or Private Agent program.
With the Free or Pro plan, you can browse the catalog and create POD products, but you'll need to upgrade to add them to the import list.
Design custom products and launch your own branded line without holding a single unit of inventory.
FAQ:
Which locations cannot be shipped to with POD?
POD Shipping is unavailable to the following locations:
Overseas territories (e.g., Guadeloupe, French Polynesia)
U.S. territories and remote areas, including:
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Guam
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
Military bases