Artwork Guidelines

File Setup Guide

Don’t worry if your file isn’t perfect. Upload your artwork and we’ll review it before production. We can often fix small setup issues, adjust your file for print, or contact you before anything goes to press.

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✔ Free file check before printing ✔ Fast turnaround ✔ We fix minor issues when possible

You don’t need a perfect file. Most customers upload what they have — we review every design and help fix small issues before printing.

File Check Guarantee: We review every file before printing. If something looks off, we’ll fix it or contact you before production.

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Accepted File Formats

We accept most common file types for custom labels and stickers.

PNG
JPG / JPEG
PDF
AI / EPS

Best quality: Vector files like AI, EPS, and print-ready PDFs produce the sharpest results.

Resolution & Quality

Use high-resolution artwork for sharp, clean prints.

Use 300 DPI at final print size
Avoid blurry or pixelated images
Do not enlarge small files too much

✅ Sharp edges ✅ Clean detail ❌ Blurry uploads

Artwork Size

Upload your file at the size you want printed whenever possible.

Set artwork to final print dimensions
Keep text readable at smaller sizes
Avoid extremely thin lines for tiny labels

Bleed & Safe Area

Bleed gives your design a little extra room so edges trim cleanly.

Add at least 0.0625" bleed around the edges
Keep important text away from the trim edge
Do not place logos too close to the cut line

Tip: Extend background colors or patterns slightly past the final cut size.

Color Settings

Printed colors may look slightly different than what you see on screen.

CMYK is preferred for print
RGB files will be converted
Very bright or neon tones may shift in print

Important: Colors can look different on screen than they do in print.

Background & Transparency

Transparent backgrounds are supported when set up correctly.

PNG is best for transparent backgrounds
Check that white areas are intentional
Make sure your design does not rely on hidden layers

Best Practices

A few quick checks can help your order move faster.

Outline fonts when possible
Flatten unnecessary layers
Double-check spelling and layout
Remove unused elements

What Happens After Upload

After upload, we review your artwork before production.

We check your artwork
We fix minor issues if needed
We move it into production

No guesswork: If something looks off, we’ll reach out before printing.

Good File

LOGO

300 DPI Proper bleed Clean edges Readable text

Sharp edges
Readable text
High resolution
Proper spacing from edges

Problem File

LOGO

Low resolution Too close to edge Blurry text No bleed

Blurry or pixelated artwork
Text too small
Elements too close to trim edge
Low-resolution file enlarged too much

Ready to upload your design? We’ll check your file before printing and help catch common setup issues.

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Before After

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Before

Customer upload

Low resolution or blurry
Too close to edge
Missing bleed

After

Print-ready proof

Every order includes a proof before printing.

Clean edges and spacing
Adjusted for production
Ready to print

No guesswork: We fix minor issues or contact you before printing.

Do I need print-ready artwork?

Not always. Print-ready files help speed things up, but if your file needs small fixes, we can often help before production.

Can you fix my file if something is wrong?

Yes — we can often correct small setup issues like sizing, minor bleed adjustments, or basic cleanup. If your file needs major redesign work, we’ll let you know.

What if I only have a JPG or PNG?

That’s okay. We accept JPG and PNG files, but they need to be high enough resolution for clean printing. If the file is too small or blurry, print quality may suffer.

Will my colors look exactly like my screen?

Not exactly. Screens display color differently than print. We do our best to produce rich, accurate color, but some variation is normal.

What happens if my artwork is not usable?

If there’s an issue that prevents good print results, we’ll contact you before production instead of printing something that does not meet expectations.

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