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# How to Set Up Image Shape Mask for Customer Uploads

Customix enables you to create personalized products where customer-uploaded images are seamlessly integrated into custom shapes. This feature helps you control how uploaded images appear in your design.

# What It Does
When customers upload their photo, it will be automatically cropped into the shape you set, showing only the visible (non-transparent) area of the shape. This ensures cleaner, more consistent designs on your product templates.
![Automatically cropped into the shape you set](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/3/c/1/b3c1fc6f21f6e800/image_u2oy0p.png)

# How to Set It Up
### Step 1: Create a Template
* Start by creating your product template from the **Templates** section.
* Add other elements (like text, options, etc.) to complete your design layout.

#### Step 2: Add a Sample Image Layer
* Click the **Image tool** and add a sample photo layer to your canvas.
* This will serve as the placeholder for customer-uploaded photos.
![Add image layer](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/3/c/1/b3c1fc6f21f6e800/image_14v9tes.png)
#### Step 3: Apply Shape Mask
* With the image layer selected, go to the **right-hand settings panel**.
* Under the **Mask** section, click **Upload Custom**.
* Upload your desired shape image.
![Custom shape upload](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/3/c/1/b3c1fc6f21f6e800/image_upcwgm.png)

**Important:**
* The black part of the image (non-transparent area) defines the **display zone**.
* Any area outside the black shape will not appear when a customer uploads an image.
![Visible zone](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/3/c/1/b3c1fc6f21f6e800/image_1grs73b.png)
#### Step 4: Enable Personalization
* On the right panel, go to the **Personalization** tab.
* Check **"Personalize upload image"** and optionally set a label, min size, or required flag.
![Turn on personalization](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/3/c/1/b3c1fc6f21f6e800/image_1gohj6m.png)

#### Step 5: Save the Template
* Click **Save** to finalize your template settings.

# Final Step: Link Template to Product
Once the design is ready:
* Go to the Campaign section 
* Link this template to a product from **Product Base** or a **Shopify Product**.
Now customers can upload their own image, and it will automatically fit into your custom shape.