How to Use the Custom Design Pro Editor

Learn how to use the Custom Design Editor, as well as how to unlock the features on the Pro Editor upgrade in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to see how you can use and display your personal work on your character and on your island!

How to Use the Custom Design Editor

Open the App On Your NookPhone

You can create custom designs using the Custom Designs app on your NookPhone. This app is available from the start of the game.

Select a Slot to Save Your Design to

Keep in mind what you're making a design for

The design will look better if you specifically create it for an item: is it for a shirt, or face paint?

Top	Face Paint	Canvas	Floor*

You can preview what it looks like on the specific item by selecting Swap Preview on the toolbar.

If you use the Custom Design Pro Editor, you will select a type of clothing to create a design for.

*Floor preview added on the ver 1.4.0 update.

Play Around with Colors

Color Palette	There are 15 palettes to choose from, and each palette has 16 different colors. Changing the color palette affects current colors on the canvas.
Select Between Colors	You can rotate through the colors by pressing the L & R buttons.
Color Picker	To select a specific color on the canvas, point the cursor at the color and press the L & R buttons at the same time.
Change Color	Customize colors from a palette. Only availble with the Custom Design Pro Editor upgrade.

Try Out All the Drawing Tools

Drawing Tools
Pen	Pointer used for freehand drawing. Size is changeable.
Line Tool	Draw a line from point A to point B.
Rectangle Tool	Draw a rectangle outline from point A to point B.
Circle Tool	Draw a circle outline from point A to point B.
Fill	Change the color of a group of pixels to a different color.
Round Stamp	Draws a circle with fill and outline. Size is changeable.
Star Stamp	Draws a star with fill and outline. Size is changeable.
Heart Stamp	Draws a star with fill and outline. Size is changeable.

Change tool sizes

Mess around by adjusting the sizes. You can change the sizes of the pen and the stamps.

Utilize Other Tools

Other Tools
Fill All	Fills the whole canvas with a single color.
Drag Design	You can drag the design on the whole canvas by moving the left joystick. Note that you cannot undo this action.
Swap Preview	Swaps the current preview to top, face paint, and canvas.
Mirror Mode	Press the ZR button turn on Mirror Mode. This allows you to draw on one side and it will be mirrored to the other side. The mirror is always vertical.
Undo/Redo	You can undo or redo a single action by pressing the - button.

Name Your Design

Give your design a name! This can be viewed by other players so remember to put a proper name!

Share Custom Designs Online

You can share custom designs online after unlocking the Able Sisters tailor shop.

You can also save other players' custom designs, as well as designs from previous Animal Crossing games by scanning QR codes. Check out our guide to learn more.
Custom Designs Portal - How to Share Custom Designs Online

Unlock the Custom Design Pro Editor

How to Unlock the Custom Pro Editor

You can unlock the Custom Pro Editor after upgrading to Nook Miles+. You can redeem it for 800 Nook Miles.

It is definitely worth unlocking if you want to show your creativity to the world!

What Should You Spend Nook Miles on First?

Create Designs for Different Types of Clothing

With Custom Design Pro Editor unlocked, you can create designs for a specific type of clothing.

Custom Design Pro Types of Clothing

Tank top	Short-sleeve tee	Long-sleeve dress shirt
Sweater	Hoodie	Coat
Sleeveless dress	Short-sleeve dress	Long-sleeve dress
Round dress	Balloon-hem dress	Robe
Brimmed cap	Knit cap	Brimmed hat

Customize Colors from Palettes

You can customize each color from a palette by selecting Change Color. You can adjust the hue, vividness, and brightness.

Customize Each Side of the Clothing

For each type of clothing you choose, you can design all the sides of the item including the front, left sleeve, right sleeve, and back sides.

Custom (PRO) Designs for Clothes

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Share Your Own Designs!

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