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Care & Maintenance
The quality of your printed sticker is only as good as the file you upload. Here's exactly how to set up your artwork so it prints sharp, vibrant, and true to your vision.
DPI (dots per inch) determines how sharp your print looks. For sticker printing, 300 DPI at the final print size is the minimum. A file that looks sharp on screen at 72 DPI will print blurry — screens show images at 72–96 DPI, while print requires 4× more detail.
To check your DPI in Photoshop: Image → Image Size → make sure "Resample" is unchecked, then change the resolution field to 300. If your dimensions drop below your intended print size, your file is too low-resolution and needs to be recreated at a higher size.
Pro tip: If you're working in Illustrator or a vector tool (Affinity Designer, Inkscape), resolution is not a concern — vector files scale infinitely without quality loss.
| Format | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PNG | Photos, illustrations with transparency | Preferred — supports transparent backgrounds |
| SVG | Logos, icons, simple illustrations | Best quality — infinitely scalable |
| Complex designs from Illustrator/InDesign | Embed all fonts; export with bleed marks | |
| JPG | Photos without transparency | No transparent background support |
For die-cut and kiss-cut stickers, your artwork needs a transparent background so the cut line follows the shape of your design rather than a white rectangle. Save as PNG with transparency enabled — not JPG, which flattens transparency to white.
In Photoshop: delete the background layer, then File → Export → Export As → PNG with Transparency checked. In Illustrator: File → Export → Export As → PNG → Background Color: Transparent.
Our printers use RGB color space, so submit your files in RGB mode. CMYK files will be automatically converted, which can cause subtle color shifts — especially in vibrant oranges, purples, and neons. If color accuracy is critical, design in RGB from the start.
Note that screens display colors differently than print. Neon colors and very saturated hues will appear slightly less intense on the printed sticker than on your monitor. If you need an exact color match, request a physical proof before placing a large order.
For sticker sheets and designs with colored backgrounds that extend to the edge, add 1/8" (3mm) of bleed — extra artwork beyond the cut line — to prevent white edges if the cut is slightly off. Keep important text and logos at least 1/8" inside the cut line (the "safe zone").
If your design includes text, convert all fonts to outlines/curves before exporting. This embeds the letterforms directly into the file so they print exactly as designed, even if the font isn't installed on our systems. In Illustrator: Select All → Type → Create Outlines. In Affinity Designer: Layer → Convert to Curves.