Join hundreds of racers just like you! We love to help answer questions and race together.

How Do I Upload Car Paints to Iracing

how do i upload car paints to iracing: a quick guide for iRacing drivers to export, upload, and apply custom liveries. Fix common upload errors fast today!

If you’re asking “how do i upload car paints to iracing”, the short answer is: create the paint with the official paint kit, export it in the correct file format, then upload it on the iRacing Member Site and select it in the sim. You’re in the right place — below are clear steps and quick fixes.

Quick Answer — how do i upload car paints to iracing

Create your livery with the iRacing paint template, export using the format the kit requires (usually PNG or DDS), go to the iRacing Member Site -> Paints (or My Content > Paints) and upload. Then choose the new paint in the car’s Garage/Customize before joining a session.

What’s really going on

iRacing doesn’t auto-import arbitrary images. Each car has a specific paint template (layers, masks, and required resolution). You must build your artwork on that template and export it in the correct format. Uploading registers the paint with your account so iRacing can deliver it to servers and show it in the in-sim paint selector. Errors usually come from wrong file format, wrong template, naming issues, or not assigning the paint to the right car.

Step-by-step fix

Download the official paint kit for your car from the iRacing Member Site. Open it in a compatible editor (Photoshop, GIMP, or paint.net).
Design your livery on the template. Keep layers and masks intact while editing; flatten only for export if required.
Export using the file type the kit requires — if the kit specifies DDS, save as DDS with the correct compression; if PNG is required, export a flattened PNG. Check the kit notes for exact format and resolution.
Log into the iRacing Member Site, go to Paints (or My Content → Paints) and choose Upload/Create New Paint. Fill in car, title, and visibility (public/private) and attach your exported file.
Submit and wait for confirmation. In iRacing, open the Garage/Customize for that car and pick your uploaded paint from the list. Join a session to confirm it appears on-track.
If the paint doesn’t show, restart the sim, clear any paint cache (if you use third-party tools), or reupload ensuring the correct car is selected.

Extra tips / checklist

Always use the exact paint kit for the car/season you’re editing. Wrong kits = wrong mapping.
Follow the file-format note in the paint kit — wrong extension is the most common failure.
Flatten layers and remove alpha channels if the uploader rejects transparency.
Name your file clearly and set visibility to Public if you want others to see it; Private paints are only for your account.
If upload fails on the website, try a different browser or reduce file size; large DDS can time out.

FAQs

Q: Can I upload multiple cars at once? A: Yes — create and upload each car’s paint separately and assign each to its correct car on the member site.

Q: My paint shows in the website but not in the sim. Why? A: Try restarting the iRacing client and selecting the paint in the Garage. Also confirm you uploaded it for the correct car.

Q: What file formats are accepted? A: Use the format specified in the paint kit (commonly PNG or DDS). If unsure, check the kit notes on the iRacing Member Site.

Q: Can I sell my paint or share it? A: iRacing lets you set paints public or private. Selling requires following iRacing’s content rules — check the Member Site for licensing options.

Short wrap-up

Uploading paints to iRacing is straightforward once you use the right template and file format. Start with the official paint kit, export correctly, upload on the iRacing Member Site, then pick the paint in the Garage. If it fails, check file type, car selection, and restart the sim — that fixes most problems.