Gelato Personalization Studio - real time product personalization for Shopify and Etsy

Let buyers preview and personalize products on your store, while Gelato auto-generates print-ready files for fulfillment

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Trusted by millions of sellers worldwide | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 on Shopify | 100% free to use

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Smarter tools. Bigger profits.

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A couple smiles, holding a personalized mug. Text reads "Personalization Studio - Name: H&J" with H&J embroidery shown.
Your 2026 growth starts with personalization
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Personalized products sell for 2-3x more

Q1 is gifting season. Shoppers pay premium prices for custom names, dates, and photos because they feel irreplaceable.

Etsy's #1 conversion driver in Q1

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Personalization Studio automates it all

Customers add their details on your product page. Print files generate automatically. No Photoshop. No manual work.

Included with your Gelato+ subscription

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Unlock free shipping until 5th Feb with Gelato+ Annual*

Get extra benefits as an annual subscriber: up to 25% off products year-round, and free shipping Jan 1 - Feb 5*

Subscribe by Feb 5 for $19.99/month

*Free shipping on select products in key markets. See FAQ section below. T&Cs apply.

Personalization your customers will love

Design smarter, not harder

Automate artwork generation from buyer inputs. Define text, date, and image fields in templates; Personalization Studio creates print-ready files automatically.

Turn every product into a customer favorite

Personalization isn't just a trend — it's a sales powerhouse. Increase revenue and keep customers coming back with unique, personalized products. Here are some tips to get started.

Young woman holding a tote bag printed "Running Club" with a runner graphic; left shows a colorful "Personalization Studio" UI with a cursor dragging the image.

Personalization tools for products your customers will love

cardCustom cards editor
personalized photobookCustom photobook editor
apparelPersonalized apparel editor
calendarPersonalized calendar editor

Personalization for every store

Sell custom products on Shopify

Add a live personalization preview to your product page.

Support text, dates, and image uploads; generate print-ready files at checkout.

Shopify product mockup: blue T-shirt preview with white text "Running late is my cardio" and a "Personalized layers" panel.

Sell custom products on Etsy

Turn buyer personalization notes into ready-to-fulfill artwork automatically.

Review, approve, and send to production in one flow.

Etsy collage: buyer note for a pug named Winston, custom mug with pug on blue background, smiling man with laptop, 'Hazel' sweatshirt.

Personalized product ideas for every occasion

Framed print reading 'MR. & MRS.' in black over a pink heart with a yellow ampersand and gold strip reading 'Will & Kate | June 22, 2025'.Dates to remember
Apparel WomenEmbroidered graphics
Kids clothingMake a statement
White mug covered in repeating smiling male and female faces and pink hearts against a peach-pink gradient background.Celebrate love
Apparel WomenWrite your own story
Kids clothingThe perfect gift
Why creators choose Gelato for print on demandSee how Gelato compares to other print-on-demand providers. From global delivery speed to sustainability and customer support, Gelato gives you the tools to grow faster
Feature
Benefit
Why it matters
Global production network (140+ partners in 32 countries)
Global production network (140+ partners in 32 countries)
Local production, worldwide reach
Sell globally while reducing delivery times and costs.
No inventory needed
No inventory needed
Zero stock risk
Products are made only when ordered, lowering upfront investment.
Sustainable production
Sustainable production
Lower carbon emissions
Eco-conscious customers prefer brands that minimize shipping waste.
Fast and reliable delivery (40+ logistics partners)
Fast and reliable delivery (40+ logistics partners)
2-5 day shipping in many regions
Competes with global retail standards like Amazon.
Wide product catalog
Wide product catalog
Apparel, wall art, mugs, stationery, and more
Expands revenue opportunities with diverse offerings.
E-commerce integrations (Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, TikTok and more)
E-commerce integrations (Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, TikTok and more)
Seamless store connection
Easy to start selling where customers already shop
AI-powered creator tools
AI-powered creator tools
Smarter design and faster setup
Creators can launch products quickly with professional quality.
24/7 customer support
24/7 customer support
Always-on assistance
Sellers get reliable help across time zones, reducing downtime.
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Personalization studio FAQs

Yes—many merchants price ~20–30% higher than comparable non-personalized items. Actual results vary by category and store.
Yes, the subscription to Personalization Studio works at an account level, so will be shared between all Etsy and Shopify stores on your account. You can also share assets like collections and product templates across platforms.
Personalization Studio is your go-to solution to supercharge selling personalized products. Say goodbye to manual design editing and order fulfillment! Whether you're on Etsy or Shopify, we've got you covered. Dive into platform-specific features that not only save you precious time but also boost your revenue.
For Etsy sellers, activate Automated Etsy Personalization. It effortlessly turns your customers' personalization requests into ready-to-fulfill designs. And for those on Shopify? Offer a real-time personalization view directly on your product pages. Your customers can preview their customization live, before they finalize their order.
Gelato+ is Gelato’s premium subscription designed to help creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses sell and scale faster. Members get exclusive product discounts (up to 25% off), access to AI-powered tools, premium mockups, and branded packaging options.
Gelato uses a local production network across 32 countries, which allows us to produce and ship items closer to your customers. This typically results in 2–5 day delivery in key markets (US, UK, EU). Unlike platforms that ship from a central location, Gelato reduces transit times and carbon emissions, giving you a speed advantage for last-minute holiday shoppers.
Personalization is a top retention driver. The Personalization Studio allows you to add customizable fields (text, dates, photos) to your Etsy or Shopify listings. When a customer places an order, the tool automatically generates the print-ready files. This automation helps you sell high-margin custom gifts without manual design work
Yes. Gelato offers tools like Velocity Switch to seamlessly migrate your existing products from other platforms like Shopify and Etsy. This AI-powered tool maps your listings to Gelato’s catalog automatically, allowing you to switch your fulfillment to Gelato in minutes to take advantage of our local production and Q1 shipping offers.
No. Gelato automates the entire process. When customers personalize products, Personalization Studio automatically generates print-ready files and sends them to production—zero manual approvals. Prefer to review orders first? You can enable manual approval in your settings.
Yes, but it's not the best value. Personalization Studio is available as a standalone subscription for $19/month. With Gelato+ Monthly ($23.99/month), you get Personalization Studio plus up to 25% off all products—for just $5 more per month. With Gelato+ Annual ($19.99/month), you get Personalization Studio, 25% off products, and free shipping through Feb 5. If you're planning to sell personalized products at scale, Gelato+ Annual gives you more benefits at a lower price than the standalone subscription.

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