Send PNG (RGB) when you can
PNG in RGB is best for our workflow. We also accept PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, and PSD when prepared correctly. JPG has no transparency, so it is the weakest choice.
DTF Transfers & UV DTF
Artwork Guidelines
Files are printed as submitted. Two minutes here saves a reprint later.
PNG · RGB · 300 DPITransparent backgroundExport at final size0.25 in between designs
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The fast file setup checklist
If your file meets this list, it sails through review:
Format: PNG (RGB)
Flattened and consistent. Also accepted when prepared correctly: PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, PSD. JPG is less ideal: it never has transparency.
Resolution: 300 DPI at final size
Export at the exact print size you are ordering. Low resolution is the number one file problem we catch.
Background: transparent
If your file has a background, it prints. JPG backgrounds always print unless removed before export.
Gang sheets: 0.25 in spacing
Leave about 0.25 inches between designs and some space near the edges. Group designs by size when possible.
Do not mirror
Transfers print ready to press. Only mirror if you intentionally want a mirrored result.
Avoid tiny detail
Tiny text, very thin lines, and soft transparencies print unreliably. Bolder detail prints better.
Your file prints as submitted. We do a basic review, but we do not redesign artwork. Confirm spelling, size, background, and spacing before ordering. We also reserve the right to refuse files with profanity, hate, or offensive content.
The visual rulebook
Rules that save reprints
Eleven quick checks, each shown side by side. Match your file to the correct example before you upload.
Export at 300 DPI, at final size
Set your file to the exact print size you are ordering. Low resolution is the number one problem we catch, and it cannot be fixed after upload.
Backgrounds print, so cut them out
Whatever sits behind your art prints too. Use a transparent PNG for a clean edge. This is the single most common upload mistake.
Hard edges print cleaner
Soft fades and feathered edges rarely match what you see on screen. Crisp, defined edges hold up best once pressed on fabric.
Fake fades with halftones
DTF prints over a white underbase, so partial transparency behaves unpredictably. For a gradient look, use a halftone dot pattern instead.
Build your files in RGB
Our process is tuned for RGB. Your screen is only a preview: monitors vary, and print color is created a different way.
We do not match Pantone
We do not match Pantone or spot colors, and we do not guarantee identical color between separate runs. If exact color is critical, press a $10 color chart first.
Keep lines and text bold enough
Hairline strokes and tiny text can drop out or blur. Thicken thin outlines and use readable font sizes so fine detail survives the press.
Leave 0.25 in between designs
Space each design about a quarter inch apart and keep some room near the edges. Group designs by size when you can to save film.
Do not mirror your art
Transfers print ready to press, facing the right way. Only flip your file if you genuinely want a mirrored result.
Prep vectors and PDFs
Outline your fonts, turn off overprint, avoid clipping masks, and flatten masked areas. Match the artboard to your design size.
Transfers ship together on a sheet
Multiple designs arrive on one gang sheet and you trim them apart as needed. That is also why the spacing between designs matters.
Include only what you want printed
No notes or instructions inside the file, no hidden layers, no backup versions. For gang sheets, several designs in one file are fine with proper spacing.
FAQ
Artwork questions
What file type is best?
PNG in RGB at 300 DPI, sized to print, with transparency if needed.
Do I need a transparent background?
Yes, if you want a clean cutout. If you keep a background, it prints.
What spacing should I use on a gang sheet?
About 0.25 inches between designs.
Why do colors look different from my screen?
Screens vary and many are not calibrated. Print and screen color behave differently, so screen color is a preview, not a guarantee.
Do you color match Pantone?
No. If color is critical, we recommend a small test order or a $10 color chart pressed on your own fabric first.
File ready? You are 24 hours from pressing.
Every order gets a free file check. If we spot a problem, we contact you before printing.