# MDES Digital Card Art Service
source: https://developer.mastercard.com/mdes-digital-card-art-service/documentation/index.md

## Overview {#overview}

Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) allows issuers to assign specific digital card images called card art to tokens provisioned to a device wallet. Each token, which represents a secure digital version of a card, can display a unique card art. There are two ways to manage card art:

* **Product Configuration-Based (Existing Method)** - Issuers can use either MDES Manager or [MDES Customer service API](https://developer.mastercard.com/mdes-customer-service/documentation/) to update the product configuration associated to a range or individual tokens. Here, the card art is tied to a unique product configuration that includes the image, issuer name, terms, and metadata. This configuration is automatically assigned to tokens but can be overridden during token authorization.
* **FPAN-Based (New Method via MDCS)** - With the introduction of the MDES Digital Card Art Service (MDCS) API, the card art is linked directly to the Funding Primary Account Number (FPAN). The tokens associated with that FPAN (with or without device tokens) will display all new tokens and existing will display the card art tied to the FPAN. If this link is removed, the token will revert to the card art defined in its product configuration.

This allows issuers to gain enhanced control over the card art shown to consumers.

## How It Works {#how-it-works}

The MDES Digital Card Art Service (MDCS) API allows Mastercard customers or authorized service providers to upload personalized card art. Each image is assigned a card art ID, which can then be associated with tokens to reflect the expected visual representation.
![One](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/mdes-digital-card-art-service/documentation/img/Issuer-Submit-1.png "Step 1")
**Step 1** - Issuer submits the personalized card image to Mastercard through MDES Manager to generate a card art ID.
![Two](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/mdes-digital-card-art-service/documentation/img/Association-Submit-2.png "Step 2")
**Step 2** - Issuer then associates the card art ID to an FPAN using the MDCS API. Mastercard maintains the association at the FPAN level.
![Three](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/mdes-digital-card-art-service/documentation/img/WalletDisplay-3.png "Step 3")
**Step 3** - When a token is created for the FPAN, cardholder will see the personalised card art on their token. If the token already exists, MDES sends a notification to the token requestor to update the card art in the wallet.

## Next steps {#next-steps}

Now that you have an understanding of what the service does, proceed to the [API Basics](https://developer.mastercard.com/mdes-digital-card-art-service/documentation/api-basics/index.md) section for details on authentication.

### Good to Know {#good-to-know}

* [Use Cases](https://developer.mastercard.com/mdes-digital-card-art-service/documentation/use-cases/index.md) - Use cases currently supported by the MDES Digital Card Art Service API.
* [API Reference](https://developer.mastercard.com/mdes-digital-card-art-service/documentation/api-reference/index.md) - Open API specification along with the list of parameters for the MDCS API.
* [Code and Formats](https://developer.mastercard.com/mdes-digital-card-art-service/documentation/code-and-formats/index.md) - Error codes and error responses.
* [Support](https://developer.mastercard.com/mdes-digital-card-art-service/documentation/support/index.md) - Additional information in the form of frequently asked questions and contact information for support.