{"title":"Paint Shop","link":"https://tesladb.dev/guides/paint-shop/","description":"Paint Shop allows Tesla owners to upload their own designs and apply custom window tints, wraps, and license plates to the vehicle shown in the Tesla app and on the vehicle display.\n","language":"en-us","published_date":"2026-08-28T00:00:00Z","updated_date":"2026-08-28T00:00:00Z","link_json":"https://tesladb.dev/guides/paint-shop/index.json","tags":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003ePaint Shop allows Tesla owners to upload their own designs and apply custom \u003cstrong\u003ewindow tints, wraps, and license plates\u003c/strong\u003e to the vehicle shown in the Tesla app and on the vehicle display.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-is-paint-shop\"\u003eWhat Is Paint Shop?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaint Shop lets you customize the appearance of your Tesla’s 3D vehicle model using custom images.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaint Shop was introduced with vehicle software \u003cstrong\u003e2025.44.25.1\u003c/strong\u003e, released on December 8, 2025.\nLater updates added support for uploading custom wraps through the Tesla mobile app.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners can use Paint Shop to customize supported parts of the vehicle, including:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom wraps\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindow tints\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicense plates\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese changes are visual only. Applying a custom design does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c/strong\u003e change the physical paint, windows, or license plate on your Tesla.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ca href=\"/releases/2025.44/paint-shop/\" class=\"no-markdown shadow-md overflow-hidden rounded-lg bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-200 dark:hover:bg-gray-600 transition-colors duration-300\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"md:flex\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"md:shrink-0\"\u003e\n        \n\n\n\n\n\n  \u003cimg src=\"/releases/2025.44/paint-shop/cover_hu_bc7a2f536f710ba9.webp\" width=\"740\" height=\"463\" alt=\"Paint Shop Cover\" class=\"no-markdown w-full h-40 object-cover md:w-60\" data-pagefind-meta=\"image[src]\"\u003e\n\n\n      \u003c/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"px-6 py-6 md:py-0 content-center\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-between items-center mb-2\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"font-semibold text-xl dark:text-white\"\u003e\n            Paint Shop\n          \u003c/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bg-blue-600 text-white text-xs font-semibold ml-2 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-sm\"\u003e\n            Update\n\n          \u003c/span\u003e\n        \u003c/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300\"\u003e\n          Personalize your Tesla avatar with window tints, custom wraps, and license plates. Use one of many …\n        \u003c/p\u003e\n      \u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003c/a\u003e\n\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"customize-your-wrap\"\u003eCustomize Your Wrap\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom wraps can be uploaded either through the Tesla mobile app or using a USB flash drive.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"upload-a-wrap-from-the-tesla-app\"\u003eUpload a Wrap From the Tesla App\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesla added mobile app support for custom wrap uploads with \u003cstrong\u003eTesla App 4.59.0\u003c/strong\u003e and vehicle software \u003cstrong\u003e2026.26\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ca href=\"/releases/2026.26/custom-wraps/\" class=\"no-markdown shadow-md overflow-hidden rounded-lg bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-200 dark:hover:bg-gray-600 transition-colors duration-300\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"md:flex\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"md:shrink-0\"\u003e\n        \n\n\n\n\n\n  \u003cimg src=\"/releases/2026.26/custom-wraps/cover_hu_1d71f64532e07136.webp\" width=\"740\" height=\"463\" alt=\"Custom Wraps Cover\" class=\"no-markdown w-full h-40 object-cover md:w-60\" data-pagefind-meta=\"image[src]\"\u003e\n\n\n      \u003c/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"px-6 py-6 md:py-0 content-center\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-between items-center mb-2\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"font-semibold text-xl dark:text-white\"\u003e\n            Custom Wraps\n          \u003c/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"bg-blue-600 text-white text-xs font-semibold ml-2 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-sm\"\u003e\n            Update\n\n          \u003c/span\u003e\n        \u003c/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300\"\u003e\n          Use the Mobile App to upload custom wrap designs from images on your phone and send directly to your …\n        \u003c/p\u003e\n      \u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n  \u003c/a\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo upload a wrap from the Tesla app, the following requirements must be met:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesla App \u003cstrong\u003e4.59.0 or later\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle software \u003cstrong\u003e2026.26 or later\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Tesla with an \u003cstrong\u003eAMD or Intel infotainment unit\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003econfigured phone key\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable wrap storage\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing signed in to your Tesla account is not enough, a configured phone key is required.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo upload a design:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the \u003cstrong\u003eTesla app\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect your vehicle.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen \u003cstrong\u003eCreations\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect \u003cstrong\u003eWrap\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap \u003cstrong\u003eUpload\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect your compatible image.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreview the design and apply it.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"upload-a-wrap-using-usb\"\u003eUpload a Wrap Using USB\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also transfer custom wraps to your Tesla using a USB flash drive.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat the USB drive using one of the following supported file systems:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexFAT\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAT32\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMS-DOS FAT\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eext3\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eext4\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a folder named \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ccode\u003eWraps\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e at the root of the USB drive and place your custom wrap files inside it.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNTFS is not supported.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe USB drive must not contain map or firmware update files.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter connecting the USB drive to your Tesla:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen \u003cstrong\u003eToybox → Paint Shop\u003c/strong\u003e on the vehicle touchscreen.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen \u003cstrong\u003eWraps\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the wrap you want to apply.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB method allows you to add up to \u003cstrong\u003e10 custom wrap files\u003c/strong\u003e.\nThe Tesla mobile app has a separate allowance of up to \u003cstrong\u003e10 uploaded wraps\u003c/strong\u003e, these are separate limits rather than one shared 10-file limit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"custom-wrap-file-requirements\"\u003eCustom Wrap File Requirements\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesla requires custom wrap files to meet the following specifications:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c/th\u003e\n      \u003c/tr\u003e\n  \u003c/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePNG\u003c/td\u003e\n      \u003c/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e512x512 to 1024x1024 pixels\u003c/td\u003e\n      \u003c/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMaximum file size\u003c/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1 MB\u003c/td\u003e\n      \u003c/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMaximum filename length\u003c/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e30 characters\u003c/td\u003e\n      \u003c/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eAllowed filename characters\u003c/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eLetters, numbers, underscores, dashes, and spaces\u003c/td\u003e\n      \u003c/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMobile app uploads\u003c/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 files\u003c/td\u003e\n      \u003c/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eUSB uploads\u003c/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 files\u003c/td\u003e\n      \u003c/tr\u003e\n  \u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigns should be created using the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://github.com/teslamotors/custom-wraps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTesla custom-wrap template\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/strong\u003e for the correct Tesla model and vehicle variant so that the artwork lines up correctly with the 3D vehicle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"create-your-own-custom-wrap\"\u003eCreate Your Own Custom Wrap\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to create something more personal than the standard designs, you can create your own Paint Shop wrap.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great place to get started is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://tesla-wrap.design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTesla Wrap Designer\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesla Wrap Designer is an online tool that lets you select your Tesla model, create a custom design, preview it in 3D, and export a Paint Shop-ready PNG.\nIt also includes a community gallery with thousands of designs to browse for inspiration.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process is simple:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect your Tesla model and the correct vehicle variant using \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://tesla-wrap.design/editor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTesla Wrap Designer\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a design or start with an existing image.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreview the design on a 3D version of your Tesla.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExport the finished design.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpload it through the \u003cstrong\u003eTesla app → Creations → Wrap → Upload\u003c/strong\u003e, or transfer it using the USB method described above.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the correct vehicle template is important.\nDifferent Tesla models and model years can have different body shapes and UV layouts, so a design made for one vehicle may not line up correctly on another.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"customize-your-windows\"\u003eCustomize Your Windows\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaint Shop lets you change the appearance of your Tesla’s windows with a custom tint.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo customize the window tint:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the vehicle touchscreen, open \u003cstrong\u003eToybox → Paint Shop\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the \u003cstrong\u003eTint\u003c/strong\u003e option.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the tint you want to apply to your vehicle.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use the available options to experiment with different looks and see how they appear on your vehicle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe window tint shown in Paint Shop is a digital customization and does not physically tint your vehicle’s windows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"customize-your-license-plate\"\u003eCustomize Your License Plate\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaint Shop also lets you customize the appearance of the license plate shown on your Tesla.\nYou can use one of the included designs or add your own custom license plate background.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo customize the license plate:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the vehicle touchscreen, open \u003cstrong\u003eToybox → Paint Shop\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the license plate option.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the license plate design you want to apply.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe license plate customization only changes the digital representation of your Tesla.\nIt does not change the physical license plate fitted to your vehicle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"add-a-custom-license-plate\"\u003eAdd a Custom License Plate\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo add your own license plate design, you need a USB drive:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the USB drive from your Tesla and connect it to a computer.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a folder named \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ccode\u003eLicensePlate\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e on the USB drive.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd your custom license plate image to the folder.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the image is a \u003cstrong\u003ePNG\u003c/strong\u003e and is no larger than \u003cstrong\u003e500 KB\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafely eject the USB drive and connect it to your Tesla again.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the vehicle touchscreen, open \u003cstrong\u003eToybox → Paint Shop\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect \u003cstrong\u003eLicense Plate\u003c/strong\u003e and open the \u003cstrong\u003eBackground\u003c/strong\u003e section.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect your custom image to apply it to the vehicle.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor European-style license plates, a \u003cstrong\u003e420x100 pixel\u003c/strong\u003e image is recommended.\nNorth American-style plates use a \u003cstrong\u003e420x200 pixel\u003c/strong\u003e image.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq---frequently-asked-questions\"\u003eFAQ - Frequently Asked Questions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"can-i-upload-my-own-wrap\"\u003eCan I upload my own wrap?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\nCustom wraps can be uploaded through the Tesla app or transferred using a USB flash drive.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"can-i-use-any-image-as-a-wrap\"\u003eCan I use any image as a wrap?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily.\nCustom wraps need to meet Tesla\u0026rsquo;s supported image requirements and should be designed for the correct vehicle template.\nA normal square image may meet the basic file requirements but can appear stretched or incorrectly positioned when applied to the vehicle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"does-a-digital-wrap-affect-my-real-car\"\u003eDoes a digital wrap affect my real car?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\nPaint Shop only changes the digital appearance of your vehicle on supported Tesla displays and in the app.\nIt does not alter the physical vehicle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"can-i-remove-a-custom-design\"\u003eCan I remove a custom design?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\nYou can switch back to the standard appearance or select another available design from Paint Shop.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"will-every-tesla-support-custom-designs\"\u003eWill every Tesla support custom designs?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability can depend on your Tesla model, infotainment hardware, vehicle software, app version, and rollout.\nFor mobile wrap uploads specifically, the vehicle must have an AMD or Intel infotainment unit and a configured phone key.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the customization options are not visible, make sure both your Tesla software and Tesla app are up to date and check whether your vehicle meets the applicable hardware and feature requirements.\u003c/p\u003e"}