File Guidelines

📄 File Format

What types of files can you upload?

We accept most common image formats, but some work better than others for die-cut stickers:

PNG - Best choice! Supports transparent backgrounds for perfect die-cuts
PDF - Great for vector artwork from Illustrator
JPG/JPEG - Works for photos (no transparency)
AI / PSD / SVG - Professional formats welcome

                    💡 Pro Tip: PNG with a transparent background is the way to go for die-cut stickers. The transparent areas define where we cut!
                

🔍 Resolution

How sharp will your stickers look?

Resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch). Higher DPI = sharper prints.

300 DPI or higher - Crisp, professional quality (recommended)
150-299 DPI - Acceptable, may show slight softness
Below 150 DPI - Will appear pixelated or blurry

⚠️ Heads up: We'll warn you if your image resolution is too low. You can still print, but the results may not look as sharp as you'd like.

🎨 Transparent Backgrounds

The secret to perfect die-cut stickers

For die-cut stickers, your design gets cut to its exact shape. Here's how transparency works:

Transparent areas = where the sticker gets cut away
Solid/colored areas = what becomes your sticker
Remove any white backgrounds you don't want printed
Clean up stray pixels - anything visible will print!

                    💡 Don't have a transparent background? No worries - upload your design and use our free background remover tool!
                

✂️ Bleed & Safe Zone

Keep important elements from getting cut off

When stickers are cut, there can be tiny variations. To account for this:

Bleed (1/8" / 0.125") - Extend backgrounds past the cut line
Safe Zone (1/16") - Keep text and important elements inside this margin

This ensures your sticker looks perfect even with slight cutting variations.

                    💡 Simple rule: Don't put important text or details right at the edge. Give them a little breathing room!
                

🎨 Color Mode

Getting your colors right

Digital screens (RGB) and printers (CMYK) show colors differently.

CMYK - Recommended for most accurate print colors
RGB - We'll convert it, but some bright colors may shift slightly
Neon/super-bright colors may appear slightly less vivid when printed

                    💡 Note: Most phone photos and web images are RGB - that's totally fine! Just know super-bright colors might look slightly different in print.
                

✨ Clean Artwork

Polish your design for best results

Before uploading, take a moment to review your artwork:

Remove stray pixels or artifacts around your design
Check for unwanted white edges or halos
Make sure text is readable at your chosen sticker size
Verify colors look the way you want them