Print-Ready Files
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A quick guide to the file types and settings that print clean — whether it's going on with DTG, embroidery, or DTFlex.
Not a graphic designer? No worries — we've got you.
Send us your logo as-is and our team will take care of the details. If anything needs real cleanup work on our end, we'll reach out before we touch your art — you'll never be surprised by extra work happening behind the scenes. Keep in mind that fixing up artwork that isn't print-ready may add a little extra time to your store setup or order.
Accepted File Types
Not every file works the same across every method. Here's the quick breakdown.
Best — vector files
.AI · .EPS · .SVG · print-ready .PDF
Built from math, not pixels — so we can size your logo up or down for any product without losing a crisp edge. This is what we need for embroidery digitizing and gives the cleanest results across the board.
Also accepted — raster files
.PNG · .JPG · high-res .PDF
These work fine for DTG and DTFlex as long as the resolution holds up (more on that below). If we need a vector for embroidery and you only have one of these, we'll flag it and help you get one.
Why Resolution Matters
A logo that looks sharp on your screen can print blurry if the file wasn't built for it.
300 DPI — prints crisp
72 DPI, stretched — prints soft
Most logos pulled from a website are built for screens, which only need about 72 DPI to look sharp. Print needs a lot more detail — at least 300 DPI at the actual size you want it printed. Stretching a small web image up to fit a large chest print doesn't add detail back in; it just makes the existing pixels bigger and blurrier. If you're not sure what DPI your file is, send it over and we'll check before anything goes to production.
Converting Text To Outlines
If your logo uses a specific font, we need it "locked" so it prints exactly as designed — even if we don't have that font installed.
In Illustrator
Select your text → Type → Create Outlines
In Photoshop
Select your text layer → Layer → Rasterize → Type
Once text is converted, it's no longer editable — so keep your original file saved separately in case you need to make changes later.
Size It The Way You Want It Printed
Send your artwork at (or above) the actual size you want on the garment. A small raster file stretched to fill a full-back print will look noticeably softer than the same file sent at full size from the start. Vector files sidestep this entirely since they scale cleanly — one more reason we recommend them whenever you can.
Not sure if your file is ready?
Upload it with your order and we'll take a look before anything goes into production — no guesswork on your end.