Complete app tutorial

Use Resize AI with confidence.

This guide covers the current app interface—from connecting Illustrator and preparing a roster to PSD conversion, size-only output, preflight, and run history.

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Recommended order
  1. Open the AI template
  2. Check placeholder names
  3. Choose a size preset
  4. Paste the roster
  5. Preflight and run
  6. Review the output
01
First launch

Connect Illustrator

Open Illustrator and load the AI template you want to process. Resize AI checks the connection in the upper-left status card.

  1. If the status says Connected, continue to Template Check.
  2. If it is not detected, press Refresh.
  3. If detection still fails, open Settings → Illustrator Connection, use Auto, then save.
Keep the correct document active.Use Adobe Illustrator 2020 or newer on Windows 10/11. Illustrator 2021+ is recommended. Keep your source document active.
02
Production preflight

Check the template

Open Template Check before the first production run. Create a top-level group named jersey or shorts. Name the text objects in Illustrator’s Layers panel using the placeholders below. Resize AI checks those names before production.

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  1. Press Check Template for a read-only scan.
  2. Review passed checks and naming issues.
  3. Use Fix Names only after reading the confirmation. It renames recognized text placeholders; it does not redesign the artwork.
03
Main production workflow

Run Resize for Jerseys or Shorts

Both grids use the same production pattern. Shorts keeps its own measurements and optional player-name setting.

1

Choose setup

Select the size preset, short or full size label, column count, sort order, and side/top gaps.

2

Set options

Choose uppercase names, Ready Size Groups, one player per artboard, text max widths, layers to preserve, and JPG output.

3

Paste players

Paste Name, Number, Size rows from Excel. Add rows or custom columns when needed.

4

Check the job

Run Production Preflight and correct issues before starting a large batch.

5

Run and monitor

Press Run. Use live progress, Pause, or Cancel without losing visibility into the active job.

6

Review output

Inspect the completed AI artboards and optional JPG files, then review the job in Run History.

Ready Size GroupsGenerate XS–7XL or scan existing pre-sized groups. When enabled, the roster accepts only the sizes found in the template.
04
Roster preparation

Clean a messy player list

Use Clean List when names, numbers, and sizes arrive in mixed formats.

Input
10 Juan Dela Cruz L
7-Maria Santos-M
Pedro Reyes, 23, XL
Clean output
JUAN DELA CRUZ | 10 | L
MARIA SANTOS | 7 | M
PEDRO REYES | 23 | XL
  1. Paste the raw list into Messy list.
  2. Press Clean List and review the result.
  3. Copy it or press Send to Resize.
05
Reusable measurements

Create and manage Size Presets

Jerseys and shorts have separate preset views. Each size maps a label to width and height in inches.

  1. Select Jerseys or Shorts.
  2. Create a new preset, duplicate an existing one, or rename it.
  3. Add sizes such as S, M, L, XL, or 7XL with exact width and height.
  4. Press Save Sizes.
  5. Select the saved preset in a production grid or Sizes Only.
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No roster required

Create sizes only

This tool duplicates one Illustrator source group into selected jersey, shorts, sleeve, or custom “Others” sizes.

  1. Choose Jerseys, Shorts, Sleeves, or Others, then select a size preset.
  2. Enter the exact Illustrator source group name.
  3. For Sleeves or Others, choose the current source size and an output prefix.
  4. Select the required sizes and set columns and gaps.
  5. Choose whether to update the size text and hide the original source.
  6. Press Create Selected Sizes.
Safe rerunsGroups that already use the same output size name are skipped.
07
Photoshop workflow

Convert PSD to Illustrator AI file

PSD to Illustrator checks the source first, then uses Illustrator’s native PSD import to create a new AI.

  1. Drop a PSD file or press Browse PSD.
  2. Leave Photoshop metadata reading on when exact text and styles are important.
  3. Review canvas details, layer structure, fonts, effects, and warnings.
  4. Choose the output path and whether to rebuild editable Illustrator text.
  5. Choose missing-font handling, imported raster reference visibility, and whether to keep the AI open.
  6. Press Convert to Illustrator AI file, then open the output folder.
Text fidelityComplex styled text can retain its Photoshop appearance with a hidden editable text reference. Review fonts and clipping masks in the converted AI file before production.
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Production layout

Arrange artwork with Smart Nesting

  1. Open the source document in Illustrator and go to Nesting.
  2. Scan the artwork, then enter your paper width, height, and spacing.
  3. Review the nesting preview and rotation settings.
  4. Run Nesting and inspect the resulting layout in Illustrator.
Canvas limitsStandard Illustrator documents have a canvas of about 227 × 227 inches. Reduce columns, split batches, or prepare a Large Canvas document for larger layouts.
08
Records

Review Run History

Open Run History after a roster job to confirm what ran and when. It records recent jersey and shorts runs with the preset, layout, duration, size totals, and player names.

09
App configuration

Set defaults and integrations

LicenseManage or deactivate the license assigned to this computer.
Illustrator ConnectionAuto-detect the executable or save a specific path.
Grid DefaultsSet columns, size-label style, and default side/top gaps.
AppearanceSwitch between the dark and light themes.
10
Production checklist

Before every large batch

  • Save a backup copy of the source AI template.
  • Confirm the correct Illustrator document and artboard are active.
  • Run Template Check after receiving a new or edited template.
  • Scan Ready Size Groups and verify all roster sizes are available.
  • Check player spelling, leading-zero numbers, and custom columns.
  • Use Production Preflight before pressing Run.
  • Test one or two roster rows before a full team batch.
  • Confirm the JPG profile, DPI, color profile, and filename pattern.
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