Artwork & File Requirements

To help us produce the best possible result, please review these artwork guidelines before submitting files to Signs Designs, DTF Transfers & More. Properly prepared artwork helps prevent delays, sizing issues, unwanted backgrounds, and poor print quality.

General File Requirements

For most print projects, we recommend:

  • 300 DPI resolution

  • Artwork created at the final print size

  • Clean, high-quality graphics

  • Correct spelling and dimensions

  • No unwanted backgrounds or objects

  • No screenshots or low-resolution web images

  • Transparent backgrounds when required

  • All important artwork kept inside the printable area

For large-format projects such as signs, banners, decals, and vehicle graphics, high-quality vector artwork is preferred whenever available.

Preferred File Types

Depending on the product, we can work with common professional artwork formats including:

PNG — Preferred for DTF transfers and transparent artwork
PDF — Recommended for many print and large-format projects
SVG / EPS / AI — Preferred when vector artwork is available
JPG / JPEG — Accepted when supplied at high resolution

If you are unsure which format to send, contact us before placing your order.

DTF Transfer Artwork

For DTF printing, we recommend:

File Type: PNG preferred
Resolution: 300 DPI recommended
Background: Transparent
Maximum Width: 33.5 inches
Sizing: Submit artwork at the exact size you want printed

Your artwork should have clean edges and should not contain white boxes, unwanted backgrounds, stray pixels, or other elements you do not want printed.

Do Not Mirror Your Artwork

Please submit DTF artwork in its normal orientation unless specifically instructed otherwise. Any necessary mirroring will be handled during production.

DTF Gang Sheet Requirements

When creating or uploading a gang sheet:

  • Maximum printable width is 33.5"

  • Keep every design fully inside the sheet

  • Do not overlap designs

  • Leave reasonable spacing between designs

  • Verify the size of every individual design

  • Remove unwanted duplicates

  • Check spelling and orientation

  • Use transparent backgrounds

  • Upload the highest-quality artwork available

Once submitted, your gang sheet will generally be produced according to the layout and sizing provided.

Signs & Banners

For signs, banners, and other large-format graphics, vector artwork is preferred whenever possible because it can be enlarged without losing quality.

Recommended formats include:

PDF, AI, EPS, or SVG

High-resolution PNG or JPG files may also work depending on the final print size.

Please provide:

  • Final dimensions

  • High-resolution artwork

  • Correct logos and brand colors

  • Any required bleed or finishing instructions

  • Placement details when applicable

Large-format artwork may not always require 300 DPI at full size, so contact us if you are preparing an especially large file.

Vehicle Wraps & Fleet Graphics

Vehicle graphics require accurate artwork and vehicle information.

When requesting a wrap or fleet graphics quote, please provide:

  • Business logo

  • Vector artwork when available

  • Brand colors

  • Text and contact information

  • Vehicle year

  • Vehicle make

  • Vehicle model

  • Photos of the vehicle

  • Desired coverage or placement

We may need to adjust customer-supplied artwork to fit the specific vehicle template and installation area.

Custom Decals

For custom decals, we recommend high-resolution or vector artwork with clearly defined edges.

Please provide:

  • Desired decal size

  • Quantity

  • Artwork or logo

  • Preferred shape

  • Intended application

  • Indoor or outdoor use when relevant

For contour-cut decals, clean vector artwork can help achieve more accurate cut lines.

Screen Printed Apparel

For screen printing, vector artwork is preferred whenever available.

Please provide:

  • High-quality logo or design

  • Desired print size

  • Garment location

  • Number of print colors

  • Garment quantity

  • Garment type and color

Artwork containing gradients, very small details, or many colors may require adjustments before production.

Fonts & Text

Before submitting production-ready artwork, we recommend converting fonts to outlines or shapes whenever possible.

This helps prevent:

  • Missing fonts

  • Font substitutions

  • Unexpected layout changes

Always proofread names, phone numbers, websites, dates, and other important information before submitting your artwork.

Color Accuracy

Colors displayed on phones and computer monitors may differ slightly from printed colors.

Factors such as:

  • Screen settings

  • RGB versus CMYK color spaces

  • Printing method

  • Material

  • Garment color

  • Lighting

can affect the final appearance.

If exact brand color matching is critical, please contact us before production.

Artwork Approval & Customer Responsibility

Customers are responsible for verifying their artwork before submitting an order, including:

  • Spelling

  • Design

  • Dimensions

  • Image quality

  • Colors

  • Orientation

  • Transparency

  • Contact information

Signs Designs is not responsible for errors contained in customer-supplied artwork after the file has been approved or submitted for production.

Artwork that requires extensive cleanup, recreation, background removal, resizing, or design work may require an additional artwork fee.

Need Help Preparing Your File?

Not sure whether your artwork is production-ready? Contact us before ordering and we can help determine what is needed.

Signs Designs, DTF Transfers & More
Phone: 908-99-SIGNS / 908-997-4467
Email: SignsDesignsNJ@aol.com
Pickup: 81 Chestnut Street, Beachwood, NJ 08722