---
type: faq
title: "What is debossing?"
description: "Debossing is the reverse of embossing. Instead of raising a design, a die presses it down into the paper to create a recessed impression, giving an underst"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finishes-coatings/what-is-debossing
tags: ["Printing Terms Glossary", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is debossing?

Debossing is the reverse of embossing. Instead of raising a design, a die presses it down into the paper to create a recessed impression, giving an underst

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