# How to create an item

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### ✅ Step 1: Make Sure You Have a Collection

Before you can mint your NFT, you’ll need to create or select a **Collection** to hold it.

> 📚 Learn more: [What are Collections?](https://docs.mintable.app/for-creators/collections)

### 🖼️ Step 2: Click “Mint an NFT”

1. From your Mintable dashboard, navigate to the **bottom left**
2. Click the **“Mint an NFT”** button
3. This will open the NFT creation form

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### ✍️ Step 3: Fill Out the NFT Details

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Here’s what you’ll need to complete your mint:

#### 🔳 NFT Image

* First image becomes the **default image on the blockchain**
* Cannot be changed after minting
* Supports: images, MP4 video, .GLB 3D files
* Max size: **300MB**
* **Recommended preview image size:** 800px x 800px or larger

#### 📁 Collection

* Choose the collection you want to mint this NFT under
* Make sure the selected collection is correct — this cannot be changed later

#### 🏷️ Token Name

* This is the **on-chain name** of your NFT
* It can be the same as your display title

#### ✏️ Description

* Tell the story behind your NFT
* Great descriptions help your item stand out

#### 🧬 Attributes

* Define unique traits of your NFT (e.g., Color: Red, Type: Rare)
* Help filter NFTs on your collection page

#### 💲 Price

* Set your sale price in **USD** — ETH conversion shown dynamically

#### 📜 Transfer Copyright (Optional)

* Option to transfer copyright on-chain to the buyer
* Stored on the blockchain and referenceable via the block explorer

### 📝 Step 4: Sign the Transactions via MetaMask

When you're ready to mint, you’ll be prompted to **sign** to list it for sale (optional, if you chose to list immediately)

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### 🎉 Step 5: Success!

Congratulations — your NFT is now minted and listed!

* You’ll see a confirmation popup once everything is complete
* Share the link to your NFT to attract buyers and promote your work across social media and communities