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title: "What file format do I need for specialty finishes like spot UV or foil?"
description: "Specialty finishes need a separate layer or file marking exactly where the effect goes, on top of your regular artwork. A print-ready PDF is the safest for"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What file format do I need for specialty finishes like spot UV or foil?

Specialty finishes need a separate layer or file marking exactly where the effect goes, on top of your regular artwork. A print-ready PDF is the safest for

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