File Guidelines

File Guidelines | Print-Ready Artwork Help | The Imprintinator™
File Guidelines

File Guidelines

Upload-and-go works best when your file is truly print-ready. Use this page to double-check before ordering.

Quick rule: if your file looks crisp at full size on your screen, it is probably fine. If it looks blurry, pixelated, or tiny, it needs help.

If you want small fixes like background removal or upscaling, choose Design Assistance.

Print-Ready Files

  • Vector files, including SVG, AI, or PDF
  • High-resolution PNG or JPG at 300 DPI at final size
  • Transparent backgrounds when needed
  • Clean edges, sharp text, and readable details
  • Final spelling, layout, and sizing already approved

Not Print-Ready

  • Screenshots, photos of screens, or social media downloads
  • Low-resolution images pulled from Google
  • Logos copied from websites
  • Blurry or pixelated artwork
  • Files that need redesign or heavy cleanup

Recommended File Specs

Best formats: SVG, AI, and PDF. Vector files scale the cleanest.

Raster images: PNG or JPG at 300 DPI at the size you want printed.

Color: RGB is fine for upload. We handle print conversion.

Transparency: use PNG or vector files for transparent backgrounds.

Text: outlined or embedded when possible, so no fonts go missing.

Placement matters.
If you are unsure how large your design should be or where it should sit on the product, we will position it for the best result as part of print prep.
Choose a Product & Upload → Need Small Fixes? → Still Unsure? Ask Us →

Quick FAQ

Will you check my file before printing?

Yes. We check for basic print readiness, including resolution, placement, and size. We do not redesign files unless Design Assistance is selected.

Can you remove a background or clean up edges?

Small fixes like background removal or light cleanup fall under Design Assistance.

What if my file is not usable?

We will reach out and recommend the best next step, whether that means uploading a better file, adding Design Assistance, or moving into Tell Us Your Idea.

Production begins after your order is placed. For timelines, the product page always takes priority. Need it by a specific date? Contact us before ordering.