Side by side
The practical differences decide which one you want — and they are not interchangeable.
| Paint Shop wrap | Vinyl wrap | |
|---|---|---|
| What changes | The on-screen car visualisation | The physical paint surface |
| What you need | A PNG that follows the file rules | A installer, film and a bay |
| Cost | Free to design here; AI uses credits | Hundreds to thousands, depending on film |
| Reversible | Switch back in the menu | Removal can damage paint if done badly |
| Visible to others | Only on your screen and in the app | Everyone who sees the car |
| Rights | Designs are shared by their creators | You own the film you bought |
Why the confusion exists
Both are called wraps, both are visual, and the Paint Shop interface shows a car that looks like it has been wrapped. But a Paint Shop PNG never reaches the bodywork: it is a texture on a 3D model inside the car's software.
Choosing
If you want a look you can change on a whim, and you like the idea of a design that costs nothing to try, Paint Shop is the obvious choice. If you want the car itself to change color for years, that is a vinyl decision — and the design you make here is still useful as a proof before you pay an installer.