What is a collection?

What is a collection?

Summary

A collection groups multiple prints together so you can organize related projects in one place.

Who this is for

  • Anyone organizing multiple related prints.

Steps

  1. Think of a collection as a grouping of prints, not a replacement for the prints themselves.
  2. Use collections for larger projects, themed sets, product lines, or printer-specific groups.

What to expect

  • A collection helps you browse multiple related prints together.

Common questions

Is a collection the same as a folder?

Not exactly. A collection groups prints, not raw files.

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