Can you sell AI art on Etsy? The rules for AI and print-on-demand prints (2026)

AI image tools have made it easy to create print designs – and Etsy has rules about how they’re sold. Here’s what its Creativity Standards say, in plain English. Always check Etsy’s own policy pages too, as they change.

AI-created designs

• Etsy lists AI creations under “Designed by a seller”, as seller-prompted AI creations – made with AI tools from your own original prompts.
• You must disclose in the listing description that the item was created with the use of AI.
• The design must still be original to you – don’t prompt for someone else’s characters, logos or a living artist’s distinctive style.

Print on demand (production partners)

• Seller designs made by a printer fall under “Designed by a seller”, produced by a production partner.
• You must disclose that a production partner makes the item.
• Give an accurate ship-from location – where the printer posts from, not where you live.

What to write

A short, factual line in each description covers it, for example: “Designed by me using AI tools, then edited and finished by hand. Printed and posted by our UK print partner.” Adjust it so it’s true for your shop.

Other good habits

• Upscale designs properly so prints stay sharp at large sizes.
• Keep your prompts and working files – they show the design is yours.
• Review every listing before publishing, especially titles and tags generated automatically.

Related: how to sell prints on Etsy in the UK.

Frequently asked questions

Is AI-generated art allowed on Etsy?

Yes, as a “seller-prompted AI creation” under Etsy’s Creativity Standards – made with AI tools from your own original prompts. You must disclose AI use in the listing description. Selling AI prompt bundles isn’t allowed under that category.

Do I need to say I use a print-on-demand company?

Yes. Etsy requires you to disclose that a production partner makes the item and to give an accurate ship-from location.