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Phone case guides
Practical, shopper-facing guides for custom and catalog phone cases on Case Finds — how we print, how to prep artwork, what lasts in daily carry, and how to design a case from your own photo. Start here before you open the custom case designer or browse the catalog.
Who writes these guides
Guides are written by Artur R., who runs Case Finds day to day — catalog curation, the custom designer, and production questions from real orders. Each article is reviewed against how we actually print (professional UV on soft TPU) and what customers ask in support. For store background, shipping, and contact details, see About Case Finds.
Short answers still live in the FAQ; these pages go deeper when a one-paragraph reply is not enough.
What you will find here
Topics cover printing methods (UV vs sublimation), file prep and DPI, print durability, photo-to-case workflows, gift ideas, and niche design ideas such as car-enthusiast cases. Every guide links back to the designer or relevant catalog categories so you can apply the advice without hunting for the next step.
All guides
Materials & printing
UV Printing vs Sublimation for Phone Cases
Compare UV printing and sublimation for custom phone cases — how each method works, durability, finish, and why Case Finds uses professional UV print on soft TPU.
Design tips
Choosing Artwork and DPI for Custom Phone Cases
How to prepare photos and graphics for a custom phone case — 300 DPI, file types, crop tips around camera cutouts, and what to check in the Case Finds designer preview.
Shopping tips
Gifting Custom Phone Cases
How to gift a custom or themed phone case — picking the right phone model, artwork ideas, shipping timing, and what recipients get with Case Finds snap cases.
Care & durability
How Long Do Printed Phone Cases Last?
Realistic durability for UV-printed phone cases — what affects fade and scratches, how to clean a matte TPU case, and what to expect from Case Finds grade-A UV inks.
Custom case designer
How to Make a Custom Phone Case From a Photo
A step-by-step guide to turning your own photo into a custom phone case — choosing a sharp image, uploading it in the designer, framing around the camera, and ordering.
Design ideas
Custom Phone Cases for Car Lovers and Enthusiasts
Design a custom phone case for car enthusiasts — upload a photo of your car, add your car's logo, and print your license plate as text. Free worldwide shipping.
Phone model guide
Custom iPhone 18 Case: How to Order Early
Order a custom iPhone 18 case before launch day. Configure iPhone 18, 18 Pro, or 18 Pro Max on soft TPU with UV matte print in the Case Finds designer.
Phone model guide
Custom Pixel 11 Phone Case Design Guide
Design a custom Pixel 11 phone case for Pixel 11, Pro, or Pro XL. Upload photos, frame around the camera cutout, and order a soft TPU UV print on Case Finds.
Phone model guide
Custom Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Case: How to Order
Order a custom Samsung Galaxy S26 FE case on Case Finds. Confirm your model, upload artwork, and preview a soft TPU UV matte print before checkout.
Phone model guide
Custom Samsung Galaxy A18 Case: Design Guide
Create a custom Samsung Galaxy A18 case with UV matte printing on soft TPU. Verify your A-series model and preview the design before ordering on Case Finds.
Next steps
Ready to design? Open the custom case designer — or shop ready-made designs by theme and phone model.