File Preparation & Artwork Guidelines

High-quality printing begins with properly prepared artwork. Follow these guidelines before uploading your design or DTF gang sheet to help us produce sharp details, vibrant colors, clean edges, and professional results.

Recommended File Format

For the best results, upload your artwork as a:

  • PNG file with a transparent background

  • 300 DPI resolution

  • File created at the exact size you want printed

  • High-resolution image with clean, sharp edges

If your artwork is in another format, contact us before ordering to confirm compatibility.

Use a Transparent Background

Your design should have a fully transparent background unless you want the background printed. White backgrounds inside an image file may be treated as part of the design and could appear in the finished transfer.

Check carefully for:

  • Unwanted white boxes or backgrounds

  • Stray pixels around the design

  • Background-removal marks

  • Faint or semi-transparent edges

  • Unwanted shadows or glow effects

Set the Correct Print Size

Artwork must be sized correctly before submission. Entering a larger print size will not improve a low-resolution image and may make it appear blurry or pixelated.

Please confirm your design’s:

  • Width and height

  • Orientation

  • Resolution

  • Final print size

We will print artwork according to the dimensions selected or provided with the order.

Maintain High Image Quality

For clean DTF printing, avoid:

  • Screenshots

  • Images downloaded from social media

  • Small images enlarged beyond their original size

  • Blurry or pixelated artwork

  • Heavily compressed JPEG files

  • Photos of printed designs

Whenever possible, use the original high-resolution artwork file.

Check Fine Details and Small Text

Extremely thin lines, tiny text, small dots, and narrow gaps may not print or press correctly. Increase the thickness of fine details and make sure all text is large enough to remain readable at the final print size.

Before submitting, review your artwork at 100% of its intended print size.

Convert and Finalize Your Artwork

Before uploading your design:

  • Convert fonts to outlines or shapes when submitting vector artwork

  • Expand strokes and special effects

  • Remove clipping masks and hidden objects

  • Flatten unnecessary layers

  • Ensure all visible elements are included

  • Do not include guides, borders, notes, or measurement marks

Do not mirror your artwork unless the product instructions specifically request it.

Gang Sheet Preparation

When preparing a custom DTF gang sheet:

  • Use the exact gang sheet dimensions purchased

  • Keep every design inside the printable area

  • Leave approximately 0.25 inch of space between designs

  • Do not overlap artwork

  • Arrange designs efficiently to reduce unused space

  • Remove all unwanted backgrounds

  • Confirm the size of every design before uploading

Gang sheets are generally printed exactly as submitted, so please inspect the entire layout carefully.

Color Disclaimer

Colors may look different across phones, monitors, and printed materials. Screen brightness, display settings, fabric color, and artwork color profiles can affect the final appearance. Exact screen-to-print color matching cannot always be guaranteed.

For the most predictable results, use consistent color values and avoid relying on very subtle color differences.

Artwork Responsibility

Customers are responsible for submitting correctly sized, print-ready artwork and confirming that all spelling, colors, dimensions, and design elements are accurate. DYKore Impressions is not responsible for errors already present in customer-supplied files.

By submitting artwork, you confirm that you own the design or have permission to reproduce it.

Need Help With Your Artwork?

If you are unsure whether your file is ready for DTF printing, contact DYKore Impressions before placing your order.

Phone: (217) 819-7885
Email: dykoreimpressions@gmail.com