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How to Migrate from Looka to Brandmark (Step-by-Step)

Last updated: March 2026

Migrating from Looka to Brandmark offers enhanced AI-driven design flexibility, more granular brand identity controls, and potentially better value for ongoing branding needs. While both are AI-powered logo and brand kit platforms, Brandmark often provides deeper customization in color schemes, font pairings, and layout variations. This guide covers a complete migration process, from preparing your assets in Looka to recreating and finalizing your brand identity in Brandmark. We'll walk through data export, design recreation, and feature adaptation to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your visual branding.

Estimated Timeline

solo user

3-6 hours

small team

1-2 days (including feedback rounds)

enterprise

1-2 weeks (for full brand rollout and approval processes)

Migration Steps

1

Audit and Document Your Current Looka Assets

easy

2

Export Brand Data from Looka

easy

3

Set Up Your Brandmark Account and New Project

easy

4

Recreate Your Logo Using Brandmark's AI Generator

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5

Rebuild Your Brand Kit in Brandmark

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6

Download High-Resolution Assets and Guidelines

easy

7

Update All Digital and Physical Touchpoints

hard

8

Cancel Your Looka Subscription (Optional)

easy

Feature Mapping

LookaBrandmark EquivalentNotes
AI Logo GeneratorAI Logo MakerBoth use AI, but Brandmark's algorithm may produce different stylistic interpretations. Brandmark offers more granular control over icon, text, and layout editing post-generation.
Brand KitBrand Kit / Design ToolsCore functionality is similar. Brandmark places a stronger emphasis on AI-generated color palettes and font pairings as part of the kit creation.
Social Media KitSocial Media Logo MakerBoth provide resized logos for platforms. Brandmark's tool is integrated into the main logo editor, allowing custom tweaks for each social media format.
Business Card DesignerBusiness Card Designs (via brand kit)Looka has a dedicated card designer. Brandmark includes business card templates as part of its brand kit output, but with potentially fewer layout customization options.
High-Resolution Downloads (PNG, SVG, PDF)High-Resolution Downloads (SVG, PNG, PDF, EPS)Brandmark includes EPS format in its premium packages, which is a vector format highly preferred by professional printers, giving it a slight edge for print production.
Favicon GeneratorFavicon GeneratorFunctionally identical. Both create a small, simplified version of your logo for browser tabs.
Logo MockupsNot a direct featureLooka offers pre-set mockups (e.g., logo on a mug). Brandmark focuses on core logo and identity; mockups would require a third-party tool.

Data Transfer Guide

There is no direct automated data transfer from Looka to Brandmark. The migration is a manual recreation process. From Looka, you must manually export your visual assets: download all logo variations (SVG, PNG, PDF) from the 'My Logos' section and note down your brand kit details (hex colors, font names). In Brandmark, you create a new project and use these exported assets as a visual reference. Input your company name and keywords, then use Brandmark's AI tools to generate a new logo and brand kit that aligns with your documented style. The 'import' is effectively the manual input of your color codes and design preferences into Brandmark's system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer my data from Looka to Brandmark?+
No, there is no direct data transfer. You must manually export your logo files and brand details from Looka, then use them as a reference to recreate your brand identity within Brandmark's AI-powered platform.
How long does migration take?+
For a solo user, expect 3-6 hours. This includes auditing assets, generating a new logo in Brandmark, refining the brand kit, and downloading files. The timeline depends on how quickly you settle on a new design.
Will I lose any features switching to Brandmark?+
Core features like AI logo generation and brand kits are present. You may lose specific Looka features like logo mockup generators. However, Brandmark offers unique strengths like EPS file exports and deep AI color/font pairing.
Can I use both tools during migration?+
Yes, absolutely. It's recommended to keep your Looka subscription active until your new Brandmark identity is fully tested and deployed across all platforms to avoid any branding gaps.
Is Brandmark cheaper than Looka?+
Pricing is similar and freemium-based. Brandmark's one-time logo package can be comparable to Looka's. The value differs in output; Brandmark includes EPS files, which may save costs with professional printers. Compare current plans for exact pricing.