Prepare Print Files

How to Prepare Print Files

Preparing Print Files


For DTG printing avoid Florescent and Gradient colours and smoke effects to get the desired output.

Format: PNG

Step 1: Open Photoshop
Step 2: Go to File > New
Step 3: Enter Resolution: 300 pixels/Inch, Mention the required Height and Width.
Step 4: Prepare your design.
Step 5: Remove Background Color if added.
Step 6: Trim the Empty spaces: Image > Trim

trim option from photoshop for the t-shirt design

Step 7: Save the file in PNG format.


Format: TIFF

Step 1: Open Photoshop
Step 2: Go to  File > New
Step 3: Enter  Resolution: 300 pixels/Inch, Mention the required Height and Width.
Step 4: Prepare your design.
Step 5:  Remove Background Color if added.
Step 6: Image > Mode > CMYK Color.
Step 7: Trim the Empty spaces: Image -> Trim selecting the required sides to trim the design file
Step 8 : Save the file in tiff format.
design file method to save the product design

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