What file format should I send for custom stickers?
| Best formats | PDF, AI, SVG, EPS (vector) |
|---|---|
| Raster minimum | 300 DPI at final size |
| Transparency | PNG, TIFF, PDF |
| Max upload size | 100 MB per file |
Vector is always better
Vector art is math, not pixels, so it scales to any size with perfectly crisp edges. It also lets our prepress team generate a clean contour cut path directly from the artwork outline. If your designer sent you an .ai or .eps file, send us that original, not an exported screenshot of it.
Before you export vector art:
- Outline or embed all fonts, otherwise text reflows on our machine
- Embed linked images rather than leaving them referenced
- Delete hidden layers and off-canvas objects
- Convert strokes to outlines so line weights do not shift
If you only have raster art
Raster (pixel) art works fine when the resolution is right. The rule is 300 DPI at final print size, not at whatever size the file happens to be. A 300 x 300 pixel logo is 300 DPI at one inch and a blurry mess at three inches.
Use PNG or TIFF when you need a transparent background, which you almost always do for a die-cut sticker.
Formats that cause problems
- JPG: no transparency, and repeated saving introduces compression artifacts around text
- Word, PowerPoint, Canva share links: not print files; export to PDF first
- Screenshots and social media downloads: typically 72 DPI and already compressed
We check every file for free
Our prepress team reviews every upload before printing and tells you in the proof if resolution, color, or transparency will cause a problem. You never find out after the fact.
Related questions
- Can you print from a Canva design?
- Yes. In Canva choose Share, Download, PDF Print, and enable crop marks and bleed. Do not send the Canva share link, we cannot access your account.
- What if my logo is only on my website?
- Send us the URL and we will pull the highest resolution version available, then tell you honestly whether it will hold up at your chosen size. If it will not, our design team can redraw it as vector.