Image files such as JPG, PNG, TIFF or PSD are primarily suitable for photos, gradients and pixel-based designs. However, vector data is better suited for logos, lettering, adhesive lettering and contour-cut stickers.
For JPG or JPEG files, you should use the highest available quality level and the lowest possible compression. Heavily compressed images may appear blurry, blotchy or pixelated when printed.
For PNG files, the following applies: A transparent background does not replace a technically created cut contour or a white ink layer. If your design is to be contour-cut or produced with white ink, this information must be created separately and clearly.
For TIF or PSD files, we recommend:
- Flatten the file to the background layer
- Do not use alpha channels
- Do not use clipping paths
- Create the file at the appropriate scale
- Use a sufficiently high resolution
Important: Image files cannot be enlarged indefinitely without loss of quality. If a design is to be enlarged significantly for use as a vehicle sticker, a vector file is usually the better choice.
