Art Requirements
Screen Printing
Best Method
Upload Vector art in formats PDF, SVG, CDR, or EPS to the designer that contains nothing except the graphic you want printed. (No notations, backgrounds, registration marks, just the graphic.) You can then size it in the designer and you’re DONE! You will see a final proof within minutes of completing your order. Note: You cannot upload AI files in the designer. Save as PDF or send us the files.
Next Best Method
Upload a PNG file at 300dpi (final size) to the designer that contains nothing except the graphic you want printed. (No notations, backgrounds, registration marks, just the graphic.) You can then size it in the designer and you’re DONE! You will see a final proof within minutes of completing your order. Note: If resolution is low, then art time may be necessary to correct.
Third Best Method
Upload a JPEG file at 300dpi (final size) to the designer that contains nothing except the graphic you want printed. (No notations, backgrounds, registration marks, just the graphic.) You can then size it in the designer. JPEG files WILL have a background. We will remove any obvious backgrounds and we recommend you mention it in the instructions. You will see a final proof within minutes of completing your order, but it may require adjustment to remove the background.
Full Color Printing
Best Method
Upload a PNG file at 300dpi (final size) to the designer that contains nothing except the graphic you want printed. (No notations, backgrounds, registration marks, just the graphic.) You can then size it in the designer and you’re DONE! You will see a final proof within minutes of completing your order.
Next Best Method
Upload Vector art in formats PDF, SVG, CDR, or EPS to the designer that contains nothing except the graphic you want printed. (No notations, backgrounds, registration marks, just the graphic.) You can then size it in the designer and you’re DONE! You will see a final proof within minutes of completing your order.
Third Best Method
Upload a JPEG file at 300dpi (final size) to the designer that contains nothing except the graphic you want printed. (No notations, backgrounds, registration marks, just the graphic.) You can then size it in the designer. JPEG files WILL have a background. We will remove any obvious backgrounds and we recommend you mention it in the instructions. You will see a final proof within minutes of completing your order, but it may require adjustment to remove the background.
Embroidery
Best Method
Upload an EMB file to the designer. EMB files are prepared by a digitizer and will display actual stitches in the designer. You can also send us a DST file, but it will not upload into the designer.
Next Best Method
Upload Vector art in formats PDF, SVG, CDR, or EPS to the designer that contains nothing except the graphic you want printed. (No notations, backgrounds, registration marks, just the graphic.) You can then size it in the designer and you’re DONE! You will see a final proof within minutes of completing your order.
Third Best Method
Upload a JPEG file at 300dpi (final size) to the designer that contains nothing except the graphic you want printed. (No notations, backgrounds, registration marks, just the graphic.) You can then size it in the designer. JPEG files WILL have a background. We will remove any obvious backgrounds and we recommend you mention it in the instructions. You will see a final proof within minutes of completing your order, but it may require adjustment to remove the background.
