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type: help
title: "Do I need a special file setup for specialty finishes?"
description: "Yes. Most specialty finishes need a separate layer in your design that tells the press exactly where to apply the effect, in addition to your printed artwo"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/help/general/do-i-need-a-special-file-setup-for-specialty-finishes
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# Do I need a special file setup for specialty finishes?

Yes. Most specialty finishes need a separate layer in your design that tells the press exactly where to apply the effect, in addition to your printed artwo

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