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Template User Guide

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Template User Guide

Everything you need to send us print-ready artwork — design apps, checklists, and tips so your job comes out clean the first time.

Step 1

Design Apps

Use industry-standard graphic design apps for best compatibility. Designs from other apps should be submitted in JPEG format.

Illustrator.PDF
Photoshop.PSD
Corel Draw.CDR
Step 2

Design Checklist

  • Design on the “Artwork” layer or create a new layer above the template.
  • Once finalized, remove all template layers, leaving only your artwork.
  • Flatten all gradients and transparencies, and outline all text.
  • Make sure all template layers are deleted.
  • Upload as a single-page PDF or JPG @ 150 dpi.
  • If printing DTF, upload a PNG file.
Pro tips

Helpful Template Tips

  • Use our template as a guideline for logo and graphic element placement.
  • Our materials are white — any non-design areas will print white.
  • For Advertising Flags, keep a minimum 2-inch margin from every edge so text stays visible.
Final check

Print-Ready Checklist

  • PDF files must be flattened with all text outlined.
  • Submit as a flattened single-page PDF or JPEG only — no crop marks or bleed.
  • For custom-sized products, match the product dimensions exactly.
  • For template-based products, match the template dimensions exactly — not just the graphic area.
  • Use CMYK color mode — Pantone or RGB may print inaccurately.
  • Submit at 150 DPI, max file size 300 MB. Graphics over 200″ can be scaled accordingly.

Stuck on file prep?

Send your file over and we’ll review it before printing. Email [email protected] or request a quote with your artwork attached.