Add instructions for an individual artwork

Upload a matching JSON file to set an artwork’s title, description, tags, store, and product line, including for scheduled drops.

Before you begin

  • Name the files with the same stem, such as sunset.png and sunset.json.
  • Keep account keys and passwords out of the JSON file.

How it works

A matching JSON file carries instructions for one artwork. Its values take priority over your batch sheet and default drop settings.

Steps

  1. Match the filenames

    Create a JSON file with the same stem as the image and upload both together.

  2. Add copy and tags

    Use title, description, seo_title, seo_description, alt_text, and product_tags for the values you want to supply.

  3. Choose destinations if needed

    Use store and line to choose one destination. Use a stores list when the artwork should go to several stores, spelling each saved name correctly.

  4. Schedule or publish

    Upload the artwork and JSON together. The JSON stays with the artwork when its release is scheduled.

Expected result

The artwork uses the instructions in its matching JSON file when ArtDrop processes it.

Good to know

  • Each JSON file can be up to 2 MiB.
  • A stores list replaces the usual destination choices for that artwork. An unknown name can stop the drop, so check saved store names.

Troubleshooting

  • The instructions were ignored? Check that the filename stems match and that the file contains valid JSON.
  • A store was not found? Copy its name from Your Stores under Storefront, then correct the JSON before trying again.

How to undo or clean up

Change or remove the JSON file for future uploads. It does not change products created by earlier drops.