Motif Composer
Arrange isolated motifs into repeat patterns. Place, rotate, scale, and scatter motifs on a canvas with precise control.
Credit Usage
Options & Settings
| Setting | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas Size | Buttons | Working canvas in pixels. Pick the size the finished tile needs to be. 4006008001000 |
| Repeat Type | Buttons | How the tile repeats in the preview. Mirror H and Mirror V flip alternate tiles, which hides a directional motif's seam. BlockBrickMirror HMirror V |
| Scatter Count | Slider | How many copies Scatter drops onto the canvas. |
| Placement | Buttons | Scatter tosses the motifs at random for an organic layout; Grid Fill lays them out evenly. ScatterGrid Fill |
| H-Spacing / V-Spacing | Sliders | Gap between motifs across and down, used by Grid Fill and the tile preview. |
| Background | Color Picker | Canvas backdrop, or transparent to keep the alpha channel for layering later. |
| Align | Buttons | Align the selected motifs left, centre, right, top, middle or bottom. LeftCenterRightTopMiddleBottom |
| Export DPI | Buttons | Resolution metadata written into the exported tile. 72150300600 |
When to Use
- Building repeat patterns from individual motif elements
- Creating scattered/tossed print layouts
- Arranging placement prints for garment panels
Pro Tips
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Use scatter mode for natural, organic-looking prints
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Export at 300 DPI for production-ready files
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Combine with Seamless Repeats for infinite tiling
What to Expect
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Best Results
- Transparent PNG motifs with clean edges
- High-resolution sources (500px+ per motif)
- Consistent style across motifs
- 3-8 motifs per tile
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Limited Results
- JPG motifs with white backgrounds
- Very low-resolution motifs
- Too many motifs (20+)
- Motifs with inconsistent lighting
Real-World Examples
Floral Dress Fabric
5 hand-painted flower PNGs arranged into a 2000x2000px seamless tile using scatter mode with manual adjustments. Exported at 300 DPI for dress fabric production.
Geometric Cushion Cover
3 geometric shapes precisely placed in a 1500x1500px canvas with grid snap, creating a seamless geometric repeat for upholstery.
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