Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about designing a digital Tesla wrap with FrunkLab.
What is FrunkLab?
FrunkLab is an AI-powered studio for designing custom digital wraps for Tesla vehicles. A digital wrap is an image your Tesla shows on its in-dash illustration, charging screen, and mobile app. You design it on FrunkLab (sometimes spelled FrunkLabs), export a Tesla-ready PNG, and load it onto the car from the Tesla mobile app or with a USB drive. It is not a physical vinyl wrap on the body.
Is FrunkLab free?
Yes. The free tier lets you design and export wraps and includes 3 AI generations per month. Paid tiers at $5, $10, and $15 per month add more AI generations and saved designs.
See pricingWhich Teslas are supported?
Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck, Model S, and Model X all get the full studio with a rotating 3D preview, covering every generation Tesla's Paint Shop supports. Every supported Tesla can receive a wrap file on the car itself.
Which Tesla supports whatHow do I get the wrap onto my Tesla?
The easy way: export the PNG from the studio, save it to your phone, and upload it from the Tesla mobile app under Creations > Wrap > Upload (requires car software 2026.26 and app 4.59.0 or newer). The app previews it on a 3D model of your car and applies it over the air. The fallback for older software is a USB drive: put the PNG in a folder named Wraps on an exFAT or FAT32 drive, plug it in, and pick the design in Toybox > Paint Shop.
App upload walkthroughCan I add my wrap from the Tesla app?
Yes. Since Tesla's 2026 Summer Update (version 2026.26), the Tesla mobile app uploads custom wraps directly: open Creations, choose the Wrap tab, tap Upload, and pick the PNG from your phone. You can preview the wrap on a 3D model in the app and either apply it immediately or store it for later. FrunkLab exports are already in the exact format the app expects.
App upload walkthroughDo I need a computer to design a Tesla wrap?
No. The FrunkLab studio runs in your phone's browser, the export saves straight to your phone, and the Tesla app uploads it to the car from there. A larger screen is nicer for detailed layer work, but the full design-to-car loop works phone-only.
Open the studioIs a digital wrap the same as a vinyl wrap?
No. A digital wrap changes how your car looks on its own screens and the Tesla app, not on the physical body. It costs far less and you can change it anytime. A physical vinyl wrap changes the actual paint surface and costs thousands.
Digital vs physical wrapsDo I need design skills?
No. Start from a solid color or an AI-generated style, or fork a design from the community gallery and make it your own. Most first wraps take about five minutes.
Your first wrap in 5 minutesCan I design my wrap directly on the 3D car?
Yes. The Garage is FrunkLab's 3D-first editor: pick your Model 3, Model Y, or Cybertruck and design on a live 3D model of it. Click a panel to place text or stickers (they rotate to read upright automatically), drag elements around the body, apply gradient base coats, and check the design under showroom, night, and neon lighting. It's in beta and free to use.
Open the GarageWhat's the difference between the Studio and the Garage?
They're two editors for the same designs. The Studio is template-first: you edit the flat top-down wrap template with precise tools and layers, ideal for lettering, logos, and measured layouts. The Garage is 3D-first: you design directly on a live 3D car and see every change instantly. Designs open in either editor with no conversion, so most people explore in the Garage and fine-tune in the Studio.
Studio or Garage? Full comparisonCan I remix other people's wrap designs?
Yes. Any wrap in the community gallery can be forked into your own editor as a fully editable design. Inside the Garage, the community browser goes further: each wrap you browse renders live on your own car model before you commit, so you can preview a Model 3 design on your Cybertruck first.
Browse the galleryHow much does a Tesla wrap cost?
A digital wrap is free to design and load: FrunkLab's free tier covers designing, 3D preview, and Tesla-ready export. A physical vinyl wrap is a different product, typically $2,000 to $6,000 installed for a full wrap, plus removal costs later. Many owners design digitally first to test a look before committing to vinyl.
Full Tesla wrap cost breakdownHow do I make a custom wrap for my Tesla?
Open the FrunkLab studio, pick your Tesla model, and design on the official wrap template with text, shapes, images, brushes, or AI generation. Preview the result on a 3D model of your car, then export the PNG and load it over USB. The whole flow is free and runs in the browser, no downloads. If you want a physical vinyl wrap instead, design digitally first, then take the look to a certified installer.
How to get a custom Tesla wrapCan I preview a wrap on my Tesla before buying vinyl?
Yes. FrunkLab renders your design on a rotating 3D model of your exact Tesla (Model 3, Model Y, or Cybertruck) with showroom, night, and neon lighting, so you see how a color or pattern reads on real body panels before spending anything on vinyl. Many owners iterate digitally until a look feels right, then bring it to an installer.
Tesla wrap visualizer guideCan I design a Cybertruck wrap online?
Yes. The Cybertruck has full support: its own wrap template, a live 3D model in both the Studio and the Garage, and Tesla-ready export at the Cybertruck's 1024x768 template size. The flat stainless panels take bold graphics especially well.
Designing for the CybertruckWhat file does my Tesla need for a custom wrap?
A PNG under 1MB, sized to your model's template (1024x1024 for most Teslas, 1024x768 for Cybertruck). FrunkLab exports exactly this format, so there's nothing to convert or resize. Deliver it either through the Tesla app (Creations > Wrap > Upload) or in a folder named Wraps at the root of an exFAT or FAT32 USB drive.
USB export walkthroughHow do I change my Tesla lock chime?
Put a WAV file named LockChime.wav (under 5 seconds, under 1MB) at the root of a USB drive and plug it into the car, then enable it in Controls > Locks. Unlike wraps, lock chimes still load by USB only. FrunkLab's lock sound library has hundreds of ready-made chimes, plus an AI generator that turns a text description into a Tesla-ready WAV.
Lock chime guideDoes FrunkLab install physical vinyl wraps?
No. FrunkLab is a design and preview tool. It gives you the finished design and the on-screen wrap for your car. For a physical wrap, take your design to a local vinyl wrap shop; installers can work from your exported artwork and the 3D preview screenshots.
What can the AI generate?
The AI is good at textures, patterns, gradients, and color schemes. It is not reliable at legible text or logos, so add those with the studio's text and shape tools after generating.
Writing AI wrap promptsCan I use brand logos, characters, or celebrity faces?
No. The AI declines trademarked logos and copyrighted characters, and designs that use someone else's brand or likeness are rejected from the public gallery. Create original artwork inspired by a style instead.
Is FrunkLab affiliated with Tesla?
No. FrunkLab is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tesla, Inc. Tesla and the Tesla model names are trademarks of Tesla, Inc.
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