CertForge

CertForge is an elegant, browser-based tool for creating beautifully styled Authenticity Certificates for pieces of graphical art.

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Features

• Editable Fields: Click-to-edit text for artist name, artwork title, and custom certificate details.
• Artwork Integration: Upload images (including HEIC support) directly into the certificate frame.
• Custom Palettes: Choose from 8 carefully curated color palettes to match the artwork's aesthetic.
• Paper Texture: Toggle and regenerate a procedural canvas-based paper grain for an authentic physical feel.
• QR Code Integration: Attach a scannable QR code linking to the artwork's provenance or website.
• PDF Export: Generate high-quality, print-ready A4 landscape PDFs.

Tech Stack

• Vite: Fast development and build tooling.
• Vanilla JS/CSS: No heavy frameworks, just standard web technologies.
• Libraries (lazy-loaded):
  • qrcode for QR code generation.
  • html2pdf.js for client-side PDF exporting.
  • heic2any for Apple HEIC image conversion support.

Getting Started

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

3. Build for production:

   npm run build