WINDOW FILM DESIGN GUIDE
Custom decorative window film.
Choose a pattern, add your colors, and create artwork that fits your windows. This guide walks you through the basics, from measuring the glass to preparing files for your printer.
Example created in the studio. The finished appearance depends on your film and printing process.
Start with the space.
Think about where the film will go and what you want to change. You might want more privacy in a meeting room, a pattern on an interior partition, or your business name on a glass door. That will help you choose a design and decide how much of the glass to cover.
Decorate My Windows is a free tool for creating the artwork. You can try different layouts and download files to share with your printer or installer. You'll arrange the film, printing, and installation separately.
Choose a pattern and size.
The studio includes dots, stripes, arches, checks, houndstooth, gradients, and other geometric patterns. Adjust the size and spacing while viewing the full window. Small, closely spaced shapes can look almost solid from across a room. Larger shapes are easier to see at a distance.
For a pattern that fades into clear glass, see the privacy window film guide. For business branding, try logo repeatsor storefront graphics.
Measure the glass.
Enter the overall width and height in inches, the number of rows and columns, and the widths of the dividers between panes. Include those dividers in the overall measurement. The studio uses these values to calculate equally sized rectangular panes.
For example, four panes across a 216-inch-wide opening with three 2-inch dividers will each be 52.5 inches wide. If your panes have different sizes or unusual shapes, you'll need to plan that layout separately.
You can let the pattern continue across the entire window or start again in each pane. Check the full preview to see how the dividers affect the design.
Choose colors and film.
The print palette sets the RGB colors in your exported artwork. Clear areas receive no ink. If you choose a printed background, that color is included in the file too.
Discuss the material with your printer or installer. Frosted film and white ink printed on clear film produce different results. A screen preview can help you plan the design, but a sample on the actual film will give you a better sense of the color, finish, and privacy.
Export your files and check a proof.
Download a master SVG for the complete window or a ZIP with a separate SVG for each pane and a file describing the layout. SVGs are vector files, so the shapes stay sharp when scaled. The exports use inch dimensions and can include bleed, which extends the artwork beyond the trim edge.
Ask your printer to check the dimensions, colors, fine details, and viewing direction before production. The studio's production sheet is a useful reference, but send the SVG files for printing.