Sofia Ramirez
Sofia Ramirez Design & Templates Editor at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What file format works best for custom mug designs?

Answer

The best file format depends on your art, but transparency helps most mug designs.

  • PNG with a transparent background is ideal, especially for sublimation.
  • It keeps edges crisp and lets the mug color show where intended.
  • High-resolution PDF files also work well.
  • Avoid JPEG for text or clean lines, since compression artifacts show on the final print.

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