Discover
The complete tour of the software.
18 screenshots to see exactly how KONEST turns a DTF order into a print-ready sheet in minutes. Click any image to view fullscreen.
License activation on first boot
Three options at first launch: enter your license key, start a free 7-day trial with no commitment, or activate the 24h demo mode to test offline (useful for in-person demos at prospects).
The 3-panel interface
Built for 8h workshop use without fatigue: placements being edited on the left, live DTF sheet preview in the center with motif/sheet tabs, settings and motif library on the right with categories and live search.
Everything that defines your sheet
The Settings panel centralizes all output technicals: sheet width, gap between motifs, DPI resolution, export format, rotation policy. Saved in your .nest file and restored on reopen.
Sheet width matched to your printer
Pick 30 cm for small workshop DTF printers, 60 cm for large production machines. KONEST optimizes nesting under this constraint: no overflow, max designs per sheet.
Gap between motifs (cut margin)
The gap in millimeters between motifs. Typically 5 mm — the margin needed to separate transfers by hand without tearing. Adjustable from 0 to 50 mm depending on your cutting technique.
Resolution matched to your use case
120 DPI for quick drafts (lighter file), 150 DPI for standard workshop production, 200-300 DPI for highly detailed designs or premium prints. Higher DPI = sharper output but heavier file.
Output format + rotation policy
Three formats: transparent PNG (universal), TIFF RGB with alpha (for RIPs that want TIFF), CMYK TIFF with 5-channel alpha (for pro RIPs that demand CMYK). Rotation policy lets the nester rotate motifs to densify — disable for designs with text.
Two import modes
Single motif via the import wizard (with auto background removal, cropping, magic eraser), or full folder bulk import for 50+ motifs at once. Bulk auto-creates categories from subfolder names.
The import wizard fullscreen
Photoshop-style toolbar on the left, motif preview center with zoom (Ctrl+wheel or Alt+wheel), context-aware options on the right. Cutout and crop in less than a minute — no more Photoshop.
The 5 essential tools
Eyedropper to identify a color, magic eraser with/without contiguous to wipe the background in 1 click, classic eraser for manual touch-ups, manual rectangle crop, and hand tool (space + drag) to pan zoomed view. All keyboard-accessible (P, W, E, C, H).
Always crop after import
A pro habit: after cutout, crop tight to content. Removes excess transparent space and lets the nester place your motif without empty bbox. Auto-fit to alpha bbox in 1 click, or adjustable manual rectangle.
Organized library
Categories auto-created from source folders (Naruto, JJK, etc.). Live search via `/` shortcut filters by name OR category. Grid view (large icons) or compact list. Multi-selection like Windows Explorer (Ctrl+click, Shift+click, marquee).
Precise add with dimensions
Add a motif to your sheet with exact dimensions (width/height in cm, ratio locked), quantity, and per-motif rotation toggle. Favorite dimensions can be saved per motif — a Luffy 25×30 never gets retyped.
Smooth drag & drop
Drag a motif from the library straight onto the sheet to add it, or onto an existing slot to replace it in place. Ultra-fast workflow for repeat orders where you only swap 1 or 2 motifs.
Output under your control
Pick the location and filename of your output via native Windows dialog (not browser). KONEST defaults to `output/batch_<date>.png` so nothing gets overwritten. You can also type the path directly.
Interactive preview after generation
Once the sheet is generated, the Sheet tab shows the result in interactive preview. Zoom, scroll, and click on a placed motif to edit it in place — quantity, dimensions, position. Regeneration is instant.
All generation info at a glance
The bottom bar after generation: elapsed time in seconds, sheet dimensions (width × height in cm), motifs placed, and paper efficiency percentage. Lets you compare orders and optimize the next ones.
Auto-fill empty zones
KONEST detects empty zones after generation and proposes bonus copies of motifs already placed to fill them. Sellable extra stock at no paper or ink cost. Click to accept, drag to swap, right-click to dismiss.