Buzz
Roblox is a widely popular platform where players can engage in gaming and also design their own virtual worlds. Customizing your avatar to reflect your unique style is a key feature, and creating personalized clothing for your avatar is a fun way to express yourself. After designing clothing using simple templates, players can sell these creations for Robux. However, to upload clothing, Robux is required. So, how do you test your clothes before paying to upload them? Fortunately, there are several ways to preview your creations before committing to the upload. This guide will show you how to test Roblox clothing before uploading it.
Testing Roblox Clothing
There are several online tools where you can test your clothing on a sample avatar. Another option is uploading the clothing as a decal for free and trying it out with the Test Out Clothing game. Alternatively, you can use Roblox Studio to add an avatar rig and apply the decal as a shirt or pants template for testing purposes.
Steps
Using Customuse Previewer
Access Customuse Previewer through a web browser. To do this, visit https://customuse.com/free-tools/roblox-clothes-preview in your browser. This free web tool lets you preview Roblox clothing on a basic model. You can choose from three different model types to see how your clothing looks in different styles.
Click Upload Shirt or Upload Pants. You’ll find these orange buttons on the left side of the preview window.
- Alternatively, you can drag and drop your shirt or pants PNG file into the respective shirt or pants box on the left side.
Choose your shirt or pants file. Navigate to the PNG file you designed for your shirt or pants. Select the file by clicking on it and then click Open to upload it for previewing.
Select a model type. To choose a model type, click one of the options located in the lower-right corner of the preview window. You can select the classic “Blocky” model, the boy model, or the girl model to see how your clothing fits each one.
Preview your clothing. Use the preview window to check how your clothing looks. You can click and drag to rotate the model, use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out, and right-click (or Command-Click on Mac) to drag the model from side to side for a better view.
Using In-game.Clothing Previewer
Access the In-game.Clothing previewer in your web browser. Simply visit https://ingame.clothing/ in your browser. This web tool allows you to preview clothing on a generic model, with four model types available for you to choose from.
Select a model. In-game.Clothing provides four different models. Click the radio button next to “Blocky,” “Rounded,” “Woman,” or “Man,” and you’ll see a generic model appear in the preview window.
Choose the clothing to test. To do this, click on the Shirt or Pants tab at the top of the page and select the clothing you want to try out.
Drag and drop your template or texture into the designated box. Find the PNG image for your shirt or pants design and upload it.
Preview your design. Use the preview window on the left to check out how your clothing looks. Click and drag to rotate the model, zoom in and out with the mouse wheel, and right-click (or Command-click on Mac) to pan the model from side to side.
- Additionally, you can click Download model to save the model and test it in a 3D program like Blender 3D.
Using Bloxmate Previewer
Go to the Bloxmate Previewer site. Simply open your web browser and navigate to https://bloxmake.com/library/previewer. Bloxmate offers another online tool for previewing clothing for your avatars.
Click Select a PNG File. It’s the box on the left with an icon resembling a cloud with an upward-pointing arrow.
Choose your clothing image. Navigate to the PNG file of your clothing design or texture. Click on it to select it, then hit Open.
Choose the type of clothing to preview. To do this, click either Preview Shirt or Preview Pants below the upload box. This will generate a model wearing your clothing.
Rotate the model using the slider. To rotate the model, click and drag the slider bar located below the preview.
Using the Test Out Clothing Game
Log into Roblox. Test Out Clothing is a Roblox experience that lets you preview clothing on your Avatar before uploading it. Visit https://www.roblox.com/home in a web browser. If you are not already logged in, enter your Roblox credentials to access your account.
Go to the Privacy & Content Maturity settings menu. Follow these steps:
- Click on the Gear icon located in the upper-right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Click on Privacy & Content Maturity.
Make your inventory visible to everyone. To do so, click on Trading & Inventory, then select the radio button next to “Everyone.”
Click the Create tab. This tab is the third one at the top and will open the Creator Hub.
Go to Development Items. Click on Dashboard, and then select Development Items from the options.
Upload your clothing design or template as a decal. Follow these steps to do so:
- Click Decals,
- Select Upload Asset,
- Click Upload.
- Choose your clothing design or template image.
- Click Open.
- Provide a name and description for the image (optional).
- Scroll down and click Upload.
Launch the Test Out Clothing game. Start by clicking Roblox.com in the bottom left corner. Next, type “Test Out Clothing” into the search bar at the top. Select the Test Out Clothing game and click the green Play button with the triangle.
- Here’s the direct link to the Test Out Clothing game: https://www.roblox.com/games/10723706942/Test-Out-Clothing
Set up a private server. It’s completely free to create a private server. To do this, click the Servers tab, then choose Create Private Server under the “Servers” tab. Enter a name for your server and click Buy Now. When prompted to customize your server, click Not Now. Your private server will appear under the “Private Servers” section.
Enter your private server. To join your private server, click Join next to the name of your server, then select Open Roblox Game Client.
- If you don’t have the Roblox Game Client installed, you will be prompted to download and install it.
Remove your current outfit. To remove your clothing, click Remove on the right side. Then click Remove next to either “Remove Pants” or “Remove Shirt.”
Click Test Shirt or Test Pants. Both buttons are located on the left side. This will open a panel showing all your decals.
Click on your shirt or pants template decal. This will automatically equip the clothing onto your avatar.
Click Close Panel. This will let you view your clothing on your avatar. You can freely explore the environment and move around. Use the left or right arrow keys or right-click and drag to rotate your avatar.
- To exit the game, click the Roblox icon in the upper-right corner and select Leave.
Using Roblox Studio
Log into Roblox. You can test your clothing in Roblox Studio before uploading them. First, you must upload your graphic as a decal. This is free of charge. Go to https://www.roblox.com/home in a web browser. If you aren't logged in, use your Roblox account’s username and password to log in.
Click the Create tab. This is the third tab at the top. It will open the Creator Hub for you.
Go to Development Items. To do this, click on Dashboard, and then select Development Items from the menu.
Upload your clothing image or template as a decal. Follow these steps to do so:
- Click on Decals,
- Click Upload Asset,
- Click Upload.
- Choose the clothing image or template.
- Click Open
- Optionally, add a name and description for the image.
- Scroll down and click Upload.
Copy the ID number for your clothing. This ID is necessary to access it in Roblox Studio. To find the ID, click on the graphic or texture decal in the Creator Hub dashboard after uploading. Then, copy the numeric ID found in the URL, which appears after “store/” in the browser’s address bar. Highlight the ID and press Ctrl + C (or Command + C on Mac) to copy it.
Launch Roblox Studio. Open Roblox Studio by clicking the blue Roblox Studio icon either in your Windows Start menu or the Applications folder on your Mac.
Open an experience in Roblox Studio. To open an experience, click on one from the list in Roblox Studio. It can be a project you’ve created or one of the available templates.
Insert an avatar. You can use any avatar from Roblox Studio, including your personal avatar, but the block avatar tends to work best. Follow these steps to add one:
- Select Avatar in the menu bar above.
- Click on Rig Builder.
- Choose between “R15” or “R6”. R15 features 15 body parts, making it the more detailed option.
- Pick a body shape, either feminine or masculine.
- Click on one of the avatar types. The Block Avatar works best.
Attach a blank shirt or pants to the avatar. Here's how to do it:
- Select the avatar by clicking on it.
- Expand “Rig” within the “Explorer” window on the right.
- Click the plus (+) sign next to Rig.
- Choose Shirt or Pants.
Launch the clothing properties window. Click on the shirt or pants icon in the Explorer window. This will open the properties window directly below the Explorer window.
Insert the decal ID number into the shirt or pants template field. In the properties window, you should see a box labeled “ShirtTemplate” or “PantsTemplate” under “Appearance”. Paste the ID number you copied from the Creator Hub dashboard into the left field and press Enter. This action will apply the clothing to the avatar.
Preview the clothing. You can see how the avatar looks with the clothing in the preview window. Use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out, right-click and drag to rotate the camera, or click the mouse wheel and drag to pan the camera from side to side.
