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type: faq
title: "What is the difference between letterpress, embossing, and debossing?"
description: "Letterpress, embossing, and debossing are three different techniques for adding a tactile, dimensional effect to printed pieces. They can look similar at a"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What is the difference between letterpress, embossing, and debossing?

Letterpress, embossing, and debossing are three different techniques for adding a tactile, dimensional effect to printed pieces. They can look similar at a

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