Connect artwork storage

Choose where ArtDrop stores your artwork so your print providers can use it to create products.

Before you begin

  • Connect the storage service you want ArtDrop to use. Have its account details ready.
  • Keep a separate copy of your original artwork.

How it works

ArtDrop uploads the artwork needed for your products to the storage service you choose. Save and test upload checks the connection with a small test image.

Storage settings. Pick one storage option. You can change it later in Settings.
ArtDrop Storage screen with five choices: Send files straight to my print provider (selected), Backblaze B2, Cloudflare R2, Dropbox, and Google Drive.

Steps

  1. Choose a service

    Open Storage and choose Backblaze B2, Cloudflare R2, Dropbox, or Google Drive. With a Shopify store, Send files straight to my print provider is also offered; it needs no storage account and has no separate test.

  2. Connect your account

    Complete the fields shown for your service and choose Save and test upload.

  3. Create a product

    Upload an artwork and check the finished product. This confirms your print provider can use the stored file.

Expected result

Your artwork is stored with your chosen service and available to the print provider creating the product.

Good to know

  • An Etsy-only account needs one supported external storage service such as B2, R2, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
  • Storage services have their own limits and charges.

Troubleshooting

  • A connection test failed? Check the account details, destination folder or bucket, and upload permissions, then inspect the named storage service before retrying.
  • A provider cannot load an image? Check that the file URL is accessible to that provider.

How to undo or clean up

To change services, save the new connection. Delete old stored files in the previous service when you no longer need them.