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Understand every step, from your reference and creative direction to previews, animation and Steam-ready delivery.
GENERAL
About the service
The essentials about Make Me Artwork and what we create.
What is Make Me Artwork?
Make Me Artwork is a creative service specializing in custom animated artwork for Steam profiles. Using your character image, optional frame, custom name and selected visual options, we create two static image previews for you to compare. Your chosen preview is then transformed into an exclusive vertical animation with human creative direction and quality review.
Is Make Me Artwork affiliated with Steam or Valve?
No. Make Me Artwork is an independent service and is not affiliated with Valve Corporation, Steam or the owners of characters submitted by customers.
Do you use artificial intelligence?
Yes. AI-assisted tools are part of our creative process, but people control every step — including creative direction, generation, quality review, final approval and delivery.
Is the artwork created completely by hand?
No. The artwork is created through an AI-assisted, human-controlled process. AI supports generation, while people direct the work, review its quality, approve the result and handle delivery.
Why does Steam Artwork have lower quality than Steam Workshop?
Steam limits each uploaded GIF to 5 MB. With Steam Artwork, the entire animation must fit inside a single GIF, which requires more compression. Steam Workshop divides the same composition into five separate GIF panels, and each panel can use up to 5 MB. This gives the Workshop format a larger total file-size budget to preserve detail, color and motion. The difference comes from Steam's technical format limits, not from the care invested in creating your artwork.
ORDERS & FILES
Preparing your order
What to send and how to give us a strong starting point.
What do I need to send?
You need to provide one character image and the custom name you want displayed. A frame is optional: you can upload your own, select one from our ready-made options or continue without one. During the order, you can also choose the artwork theme, visual effects and optional colors.
Which image formats are accepted?
The accepted formats are PNG, JPG, JPEG and WEBP. Files must be clear, complete and large enough to produce a high-quality vertical artwork.
Can I include more than one character?
The standard Workshop package includes one character. Multiple characters require a separate arrangement and are not included in the standard order.
What happens if my file is too small or unusable?
The order is paused before production and you are asked to send a replacement. Production continues only after the required files are suitable.
PREVIEWS & APPROVAL
Choosing the final direction
How previews work before the animation is produced.
How many static previews are included?
The standard package includes two static image previews created from the same order. Both are sent together so you can compare them and choose which visual direction will be used for the final animation.
What does a static preview show?
A preview shows the composition, character, custom name, colors, expression, lighting, the frame when selected and the overall visual direction before animation begins.
What happens after I approve a preview?
The approved preview becomes the fixed visual base for the final animation. Large creative changes after approval are not included.
Can I choose between Preview 1 and Preview 2?
Yes. Both static image previews are sent together, and you choose which one will become the visual base for the final animation.
PRICING
Pricing and add-ons
Clear answers about the Workshop package and optional additions.
Why are prices in US dollars on the English site?
The US dollar prices are estimates converted from our prices in Brazilian reais (BRL) using the current exchange rate. Your order and checkout remain in BRL. We send a manual PayPal payment request for the BRL total; PayPal may convert it using its own rate and fees, so the final amount in your currency can differ from the estimate shown here.
What is included in the Workshop package?
The package includes one character, an optional frame, one custom name, two static image previews, one selected final animation and an internal quality review before delivery.
Can I request more than two previews?
Yes. Two static previews are included. Additional static previews are optional, must remain based on the original order and use the current amount published on the Pricing page.
When do I need to place a new Workshop order?
A new order is required when you want a different character, frame, composition, visual concept or a complete change of direction.
Are there hidden fees?
No. The base package and optional add-ons are shown before production. An add-on is produced only after you choose and pay for it.
When is payment made?
After you place your order, we send an official PayPal payment request within 24 hours. Production starts after payment is confirmed. Optional extra previews are paid before that additional work begins.
ANIMATION & DELIVERY
The finished artwork
What happens during animation and when your order is ready.
What kind of motion can be created?
The animation can include subtle character movement, hair, clothing, eyes, particles, water and lighting effects. Motion follows the approved preview, selected effects and creative direction.
What is the final artwork format?
You receive the final animated video and five separate GIF files prepared for upload to a Steam Workshop Showcase. The GIFs are divided into the correct sections so they can be placed together on your profile.
Will I receive source or editable project files?
No. Delivery includes only the finished video and the five final GIF files prepared for use on Steam. Photoshop files, project files, generation files and other editable working materials are not included.
Will the final animation match the approved preview?
The approved preview is used as the visual base. The animation adds motion and effects while preserving the selected composition as closely as the production process allows.
Can I request changes after delivery?
No post-delivery revision or correction round is included. Every final artwork is reviewed internally before delivery, and the delivered order is considered complete.
How will I receive the final artwork?
You receive an email with a private download link, the order status and basic instructions for using the final video and the five GIF files on Steam.
PRIVACY & CONTENT
Your files and permissions
How submitted material and public gallery use are handled.
Are my uploaded images private?
Yes. Submitted files and order materials are treated as private and are used only to process the requested artwork.
How long are my order files stored?
Order files are retained for 90 days after delivery and may then be permanently deleted. During this period, you may contact us if you need the private download link again. You should still download and safely store your final files, as recovery cannot be guaranteed after 90 days. If you authorize gallery publication, only the final MP4 used for public display may be retained separately while that permission remains active; original uploads and editable working files are never published.
Will my artwork automatically appear in the gallery?
No. An artwork is published in the public gallery only after the customer gives separate permission for portfolio use.
Do I need permission to use the images I submit?
Yes. By placing an order, you confirm that you own the submitted files or have the necessary permission to use and process them.
What content is not accepted?
Illegal content, sexual content involving minors, non-consensual sexualized real-person imagery, leaked private material, hateful content, forged documents and clearly stolen watermarked material are not accepted.
Read the complete prohibited-content rulesCan I later withdraw gallery permission?
You may contact us regarding portfolio permission. Gallery publication is separate from production and does not affect the delivered artwork.
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