Upload a batch and schedule its release

Upload several artworks together. Publish the batch now or spread releases over time, with ArtDrop Web running the schedule for you.

Before you begin

  • Check the store and product line selected in Drop Zone.
  • For scheduled artwork with its own copy or destination, upload a matching JSON file with each image.

How it works

Publish the whole batch now, or choose a schedule. On ArtDrop Web, scheduled drops start automatically, even when your browser is closed. On Mac, keep ArtDrop running.

Drop a batch. Publish the batch now or spread its release over time.
ArtDrop batch modal asking whether accepted artworks should be held for timed release or released into processing now.
Space a batch out. Choose the release pace for a batch of artworks.
ArtDrop batch scheduling screen asking how fast the artworks should go out, with a per-day rate and Start scheduling.

Steps

  1. Add your artworks

    Drag several files into Drop Zone or select them together from your device. Wait for the upload results and check which files were accepted.

  2. Choose when to publish

    ArtDrop holds the group and asks how to publish it. Choose Publish all now, or choose Schedule publishing to space the artworks out over time. Choosing Decide later, pressing Escape, or clicking outside the dialog keeps the uploads held.

  3. Set the pace

    Choose 1, 2, 5, or 10 artworks per day, or about one per hour. Each artwork can create several products, depending on your saved templates.

  4. Follow the batch

    The batch card shows the waiting artworks and the next release. Use Live Log to follow the artworks as they are processed. Uploads you have not decided on stay under Uploads waiting for your decision; choose Review held uploads to decide.

Expected result

ArtDrop starts each artwork at the pace you set and creates the products your saved templates define for that store.

Good to know

  • ArtDrop Web runs schedules with your browser closed. Mac schedules need the app to remain running.
  • The schedule sets when processing starts. Upload size and provider processing affect when products appear.
  • Copy sheets are for immediate batches. Use matching JSON files to carry individual instructions with scheduled artwork.

Troubleshooting

  • A scheduled artwork has not started? Check the batch card and Live Log. On Mac, make sure ArtDrop is running. Contact support if a Web release remains overdue.
  • Held work is missing? Reload Drop Zone and check Uploads waiting for your decision before uploading the files again.
  • An upload failed? Check its message and retry that file once you have confirmed it was not accepted.

How to undo or clean up

For a saved schedule, use Pause schedule to keep the remaining uploads held, or Publish scheduled uploads now to start them. Products already created must be edited or removed in your storefront or print provider.