Get the best print quality by following this guide before you upload. Our team checks every file — but the better your file, the better your stickers.
We accept the following file formats. Vector formats are strongly preferred for logos, text and graphics — they scale perfectly to any size without loss of quality.
Word, PowerPoint and Publisher files are not accepted. If your design is in one of these applications, export it as a PDF or PNG first. We cannot process Office file formats.
Resolution only applies to raster files (PNG, JPG). Vector files (PDF, SVG, AI, EPS) have infinite resolution and are always perfect regardless of size.
Not sure about your file's resolution? Upload it anyway and our design team will check it and tell you if there's a problem before printing anything.
Our printers use CMYK colour. RGB files are accepted but will be converted — some colours shift in the conversion, particularly vibrant blues, purples and neons.
We use calibrated colour management throughout our process to minimise RGB-to-CMYK shift. For brand-critical colour accuracy, supply CMYK values or a Pantone reference and request a colour-checked proof.
Bleed is extra artwork that extends beyond the final cut edge of the sticker. It prevents thin white edges appearing if the cut is very slightly off-centre.
The safe zone is the area at least 2–3mm inside the cut edge where you should keep all important design elements — text, logos and key graphics. Elements too close to the cut edge risk being partially cut off.
For die cut stickers, your cut line should follow the outline of your design. We add a small border (typically 1–2mm) around your design shape unless you specify otherwise. Supply a separate spot colour layer labelled "Cut Line" or "Die Cut" to indicate the exact cut path.
Don't worry if your file doesn't have bleed — our team adds it during pre-press as part of the standard proofing process. We'll show you exactly how it looks in your proof before printing.
Font issues are one of the most common causes of proof delays. Follow these steps to avoid them.
Before saving or exporting, outline all fonts (also called "convert to curves" or "create outlines"). This converts the text to vector shapes that don't require the font file to be installed. In Adobe Illustrator: Select All → Type → Create Outlines.
When exporting to PDF from Illustrator, InDesign or other professional tools, fonts are typically embedded automatically. Choose "PDF/X-1a" or "PDF/X-4" preset for best results.
Canva PDFs embed fonts automatically. Export as "PDF Print" (not PDF Standard) for the highest quality output.
Transparency works differently depending on whether you're printing on white or clear vinyl.
Transparent areas in your design on white vinyl will show as white — the white vinyl beneath shows through. This is usually exactly what you want.
Transparent areas show the surface beneath the sticker (glass, bottle, etc.). We always print a white ink underbase under your design to keep colours vivid on clear vinyl — this is included automatically at no extra cost.
Transparent areas allow the holographic shimmer to show through your design. Designs with strategic transparency look most impressive on holographic vinyl — the rainbow shimmer appears through the transparent parts of the design.
If you want specific areas to be transparent on clear or holographic vinyl, make sure those areas are genuinely transparent (no white fill) in your design file. A white fill and a transparent area look identical on screen but print very differently.
Clear vinyl stickers require a slightly different design approach to look their best.
Remember: Our design team checks every single file before printing. If there's an issue we'll flag it in your proof. You won't be printing anything until you've approved it — so even if your file isn't perfect, we'll catch it.
Our team reviews every file — if there's an issue, we'll tell you in the proof before anything is printed.