Creating vibrant, professional DTF transfers starts with a properly prepared file. Whether you’re ordering a single custom transfer, a gang sheet, or multiple designs, following these steps ensures your prints look sharp, colorful, and ready to press.

Color Setup & Printing Accuracy

DTF printers print using CMYK + White inks.

Setting your file to CMYK before exporting helps you get a more accurate color preview of how your design will print.

RGB colors are designed for screen, they can appear brighter or more neon, but may look different when printed.

To change in Photoshop or Canva:

• Photoshop: image > Mode > CMYK Color
• Canva: When downloading, choose CMYK PDF

Gang Sheet Layout Tips

If your uploading multiple designs on a gang sheet:

• Group small designs together or rotate to maximize your space
• Avoid designs touching each other or they'll fuse when pressed

Use consistent spacing and alignment, this makes trimming and pressing faster.

Fonts & Text Guidelines

• Avoid fonts smaller than 10pt for the best readability when printed.
• If using script fonts, make sure strokes aren't too thin or they may not press cleanly.

Saving & Export Settings

For PNG files:

• File type: PNG
• Background: Transparent
• Resolution: 300 DPI
• Color Mode: CMYK

For Vector Files:

• Bitmap export > PNG > Save

File Naming Tip:

Keep files names short and clear, like:

"fontlogo10inch"

"hoodiedesignlarge"

Uploading Your File

1. Go to build a gang sheet or open the program you are building the gang sheet
2. Upload your designs
3. Position and arrange your designs
4. Double check:

• No parts are cut off
• proper spacing between designs
• Sizing matches what you expect.

Tip: Zoom in to inspect small text or fine lines in the builder. What you see there is what will print.

Pre Upload Checklist

Before submitting make sure:

• File format is PNG with a transparent background.
• Resolution is 300 DPI.
• Artwork is set at final print size.
• Clean spacing between designs on gang sheet.