How Hot Folder Works

Download design orders effortlessly and manage them right from your desktop with Hot Folder. See how it works!

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Receive Design Orders

Receive Design Orders

Receive design orders seamlessly through your storefront.

Configure Hot Folder Settings

Configure Hot Folder Settings

Set up Hot Folder rules to get well-organized datasheets, including sorting orders, order status, file types, and data retrieval intervals. Select the destination folder for saving downloaded files before proceeding.

Bulk Download Print-ready Files

Bulk Download Print-ready Files

Set the start and end date to search the retrieved order details, then hit the ‘Download’ button.

Start Printing

Start Printing

You’re all set to start printing the orders for your customers.

Core Features of Our Hot Folder App

PrintXpand’s Hot Folder app integrates various advanced features to make print order management quicker and hassle-free.

Installable on Windows, Mac and Linux

Installable on Windows, Mac and Linux

Hot Folder works on all major operating systems, allowing you to manage your orders regardless of your OS. Such seamless cross-platform compatibility lets you rely on Hot Folder to keep everything in sync and running smoothly, no matter your device’s operating system.

Give Order Visibility to Printers

Give Order Visibility to Printers

Printers receive print-ready files and order details on their computers. The system employs end-to-end encryption to ensure that only relevant order data is transmitted, effectively filtering out or excluding any financial or sensitive customer data.

Advanced Order Sync Rules

Advanced Order Sync Rules

Orders can be synced from your storefront and configured according to file types, order status, sort orders, and other rules you set. These rules help with automated fetching and downloading of orders from the Hot Folder, ensuring that only the necessary files are retrieved.

Advanced Order Filters

Advanced Order Filters

Apply filters like status, start date, and end date to search for and download orders in bulk. The system enables downloading large data sets in a single operation, reducing manual intervention and improving overall efficiency. The results will be exported in various formats, like CSV or XML.

Auto Download Print-Ready Files

Auto Download Print-Ready Files

Automatically download print-ready files to the printer’s computer by configuring the data retrieval interval and destination folder. These can be easily adjusted through Hot Folder’s setting panels. The system also logs all download activities for audit and tracking purposes.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Product: Merchandise | Customer: B2C

MGS is a leading sports and sports fashion group based out of Israel. It excels in importing, marketing, and distributing renowned international sports and fashion brands through a vast network of around 130 premier sports stores, including JD, Mega Sport, and more.

Lidor Salem

Project Manager, MGS Sport Trading

Lidor Salem
Product: Cremation Products | Customer: B2C

The BYI tool provided the best balance of cost and capability. The team also offered much more rapid deployment. BYI adapted an existing design tool used in printing businesses to meet the specific technical requirements of our engraving process, and provided deployment and ongoing support. We experience very infrequent issues that are quickly resolved by BYI team. Using the system has resulted in substantial sales growth with several key customer groups. Their communications are generally timely and clear, and misunderstandings are rare.

Paul Seyler

Dir. Global Product & Mktg, Matthews Environmental Solutions

Paul Seyler
Product: Apparel | Customer: B2C

ForYou, which specializes in selling personalized goods, including t-shirts, hoodies, caps, and mugs, is quickly becoming one of Dubai’s top clothing retailers. Customers can customize their apparel and merchandise with the company’s exclusive platform to fit their preferences. ForYou prioritizes personalization and provides a wide array of configurable options to accommodate various tastes and styles among its customers.

Dea’a Zararey

Owner, ForYou

Dea’a Zararey

Trusted by 22K+ users and 10k+ high-end companies

Inter Silvi Sweden
Proffprint
Matthews Cremation
Du pain Pour Demain
Ecreamery Ice Cream
Seesun
Group Imaging
Print Crazee

Our Success Stories

(Product: Print-on-Demand Marketplace | Customer: B2B)

Enhancing Apparel Customization and Efficiency For Create Apparel

Create Apparel is a print-on-demand marketplace that designs, manufactures, and distributes customized apparel. They provide a comprehensive solution for all creative printing needs, setting high standards in print quality and product range. What sets them apart is the ability for clients to design their own shirts and personalize other apparel items, showcasing their individual styles.

FINAL RESULTS

Simplified operations and strong B2B partnerships improved customization.

Our solution’s personalization features improved the customer experience.

Solidified presence as a leader in the print-on-demand industry.

(Product: Photo Prints | Customer: B2B)

Improving Customer Satisfaction by Streamlining Order Processing at groupimagingphotos.com

groupimagingphotos.com, a US-based photo printing company, specializes in delivering high-quality printed photos to major summer camps across the USA. Their primary objective is to provide quick turnaround times while ensuring high-quality printed photo products.

FINAL RESULTS

Reduced order processing time, ensuring quick fulfillment of large orders.

Enhanced reputation as a reliable print service provider.

Streamlined the process for generating print-ready files.

(Product: Photo Prints | Customer: B2C)

How Our Solution Helped Monster Media Achieve a 28% Increase in Orders

MonsterMedia is a well-known company that excels at creating personalized products tailored to each customer’s unique preferences. Their extensive range of offerings includes customized banners, wood-printed photo tiles, handicrafts with a stunning drop shadow effect, and personalized clock posters. Their primary goal was to provide an exceptional level of customization and customer satisfaction.

FINAL RESULTS

Efficient personalization of wood-printed photo products.

Streamlined production processes and improved multi-store management.

28% increase in orders and a 15% growth in sales.

Our Success Stories
Our Success Stories
Our Success Stories

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FAQs

Find answers to your burning questions here, and if yours isn’t listed, get in touch with us. We’re here to assist you!

How does Hot Folder handle downloaded files?

Downloaded files are stored in the chosen destination folder on the system. The app logs each file’s status as pending, downloaded, or failed. To see how Hot Folder works, request a demo.

What customization options are available in Hot Folder?

Hot Folder lets you choose the folders on your system where you want to download product design images and other details.

Can I configure the file storage structure?

Yes, you can decide to store files by their order dates or order numbers. You can set this up in the app.

Does Hot Folder support multiple file formats for downloads?

Yes, you can choose the file extensions you need for downloading from the Hot Folder app to your system.

Is it possible to filter records based on specific criteria?

Yes, you can filter records by status, start date, and end date to make it easier to find and manage files.