diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
index 3e8bb86..6024d06 100644
--- a/Dockerfile
+++ b/Dockerfile
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ ARG RUNNER_IMAGE="debian:${DEBIAN_VERSION}"
 FROM ${BUILDER_IMAGE} AS builder
 
 # install build dependencies
-RUN apt-get update -y && apt-get install -y build-essential git imagemagick fonts-dejavu fonts-liberation fonts-freefont-ttf \
+RUN apt-get update -y && apt-get install -y build-essential git imagemagick ttf-mscorefonts-installer \
     && apt-get clean && rm -f /var/lib/apt/lists/*_*
 
 # Debian version still uses 'convert'
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ RUN mix release
 FROM ${RUNNER_IMAGE}
 
 RUN apt-get update -y && \
-  apt-get install -y libstdc++6 openssl libncurses5 locales ca-certificates imagemagick fonts-dejavu fonts-liberation fonts-freefont-ttf \
+  apt-get install -y libstdc++6 openssl libncurses5 locales ca-certificates imagemagick ttf-mscorefonts-installer \
   && apt-get clean && rm -f /var/lib/apt/lists/*_*
 
 # Debian version still uses 'convert'
@@ -86,8 +86,10 @@ ENV LC_ALL=en_US.UTF-8
 
 WORKDIR "/app"
 
+# configure the directory for generated images
+# probably need some better permissions here
 RUN mkdir -p /app/_build/prod/lib/labelmaker/priv/static/labels
-RUN chmod -R 775 /app/_build/prod/lib/labelmaker/priv/static/labels
+RUN chmod -R 777 /app/_build/prod/lib/labelmaker/priv/static/labels
 
 RUN chown nobody /app
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 44f8781..12c33b2 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,18 +1,91 @@
 # Labelmaker
 
-To start your Phoenix server:
+[Labelmaker](https://labelmaker.xyz) is a simple web tool for generating text-based images, perfect for creating decals in [Tabletop Simulator](https://www.tabletopsimulator.com/). Just append your desired text to the URL and Labelmaker will return an image, no design tools required.
 
-  * Run `mix setup` to install and setup dependencies
-  * Start Phoenix endpoint with `mix phx.server` or inside IEx with `iex -S mix phx.server`
+## ✨ Features
 
-Now you can visit [`localhost:4000`](http://localhost:4000) from your browser.
+- 📦 Instant text-to-image conversion via URL
+- 🎨 Customizable `color`, `outline`, `font`, and `size` via query string
+- 🧩 Designed for ease of use with Tabletop Simulator
+- 🧭 Interactive homepage to preview available options
 
-Ready to run in production? Please [check our deployment guides](https://hexdocs.pm/phoenix/deployment.html).
+## 🚀 Usage
 
-## Learn more
+### Basic Label
 
-  * Official website: https://www.phoenixframework.org/
-  * Guides: https://hexdocs.pm/phoenix/overview.html
-  * Docs: https://hexdocs.pm/phoenix
-  * Forum: https://elixirforum.com/c/phoenix-forum
-  * Source: https://github.com/phoenixframework/phoenix
+[https://labelmaker.xyz/Hello World](https://labelmaker.xyz/Hello%20World)
+
+Generates an image of "Hello World" in the default style.
+
+![Hello World](https://labelmaker.xyz/Hello%20World?outline=white)
+
+### Set Text Color
+
+[https://labelmaker.xyz/Hello?color=yellow](https://labelmaker.xyz/Hello?color=yellow)
+
+Renders "Hello" in yellow text.
+
+![Yellow Hello](https://labelmaker.xyz/Hello?color=yellow)
+
+### Add Outline
+
+[https://labelmaker.xyz/Hello?color=yellow&outline=black](https://labelmaker.xyz/Hello?color=yellow&outline=black)
+
+Renders "Hello" in yellow with a black outline, perfect for contrast on similar backgrounds.
+
+![Outlined yellow Hello](https://labelmaker.xyz/Hello?color=yellow&outline=black)
+
+### Customize Font and Size
+
+[https://labelmaker.xyz/Courier?font=Courier&size=96&color=CornFlowerBlue&outline=white](https://labelmaker.xyz/Courier?font=Courier&size=96&color=CornFlowerBlue&outline=white)
+
+Uses the `Courier` font at 96px size.
+
+![CornflowerBlue Courier](https://labelmaker.xyz/Courier?font=Courier&size=72&color=CornflowerBlue&outline=white)
+
+### Multiple Lines
+
+[https://labelmaker.xyz/Multiple\nLines?font=DejaVu-Sans-Oblique&color=orange](https://labelmaker.xyz/Multiple\nLines?font=DejaVu-Sans-Oblique&color=orange)
+
+Use `\n` to insert line breaks.
+
+![Multiple\nLines](https://labelmaker.xyz/Multiple\nLines?font=DejaVu-Sans-Oblique&size=72&color=orange)
+
+## ⚙️ Query Parameters
+
+| Parameter | Description         | Example Value           |
+| --------- | ------------------- | ----------------------- |
+| `color`   | Text color          | `red`, `CornFlowerBlue` |
+| `outline` | Outline color       | `black`, `white`        |
+| `font`    | Font name           | `Courier`, `Helvetica`  |
+| `size`    | Font size in pixels | `24`, `48`              |
+
+## 🧪 Try It Live
+
+Visit the [Labelmaker homepage](https://labelmaker.xyz/) to:
+
+- Preview fonts and colors
+- Test out combinations
+- Copy generated URLs for use in Tabletop Simulator or elsewhere
+
+## 🧰 Development
+
+This project is powered by Elixir + Phoenix, employs ImageMagick to create the images, and uses Docker for deployment.
+
+### Build & Run Locally
+
+```sh
+mix setup
+mix phx.server
+```
+
+Or use Docker:
+
+```sh
+docker build -t labelmaker .
+docker run -p 4000:4000 labelmaker
+```
+
+```
+
+```
diff --git a/lib/labelmaker_web/constants.ex b/lib/labelmaker_web/constants.ex
index fc99daa..0cba645 100644
--- a/lib/labelmaker_web/constants.ex
+++ b/lib/labelmaker_web/constants.ex
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ defmodule LabelmakerWeb.Constants do
     link: "",
     font: "Helvetica",
     color: "black",
-    outline: "white",
-    size: "32"
+    outline: "none",
+    size: "72"
   }
 
   @preview %{
@@ -42,9 +42,9 @@ defmodule LabelmakerWeb.Constants do
 
   @outlines ~w(none white black gray)
 
-  @sizes 8..72
+  @sizes 16..128
          |> Enum.to_list()
-         |> Enum.take_every(4)
+         |> Enum.take_every(8)
          |> Enum.map(&Integer.to_string/1)
 
   def colors, do: @colors