🎨 Art & File Requirements for DTF Transfers

Ink Rush Transfers Artwork Guidelines

Production-Ready DTF Artwork

To ensure the highest print quality and fastest production times, all custom DTF transfer artwork must meet the requirements below.

Files that do not meet these standards may be delayed or canceled. What you upload is what we print, so please review your file carefully before submitting your order.

.AI
.PDF
.PSD
.PNG
.TIF
.JPG
Upload. Print. Press.

Submit clean, print-ready artwork sized exactly how you want it printed.

Quick File Checklist

Before uploading your DTF artwork, confirm the file meets these core requirements.

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Accepted Files

We accept common print-ready file formats for custom DTF transfers and gang sheets.

  • .AI, .PDF, .PSD
  • .PNG, .TIF, .JPG
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Resolution

Accepted resolution is 150–900 DPI. Higher resolution helps improve print clarity and sharpness.

  • 150–900 DPI accepted
  • Avoid pixelated artwork
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Sizing

Your uploaded artwork prints at the uploaded size. Ink Rush Transfers does not resize artwork.

  • Maximum width: 22 inches
  • Select length at checkout

Artwork Requirements

Use these guidelines to avoid delays, color issues, background problems, and print failures.

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Accepted File Types

Ink Rush Transfers accepts the following file formats for custom DTF transfer production:

.AI
.PDF
.PSD
.PNG
.TIF
.JPG
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File Quality & Resolution

Accepted resolution is 150–900 DPI. Higher resolution artwork usually produces better print clarity, sharper details, and cleaner edges.

Low-resolution, blurry, pixelated, or screenshot-based artwork may result in poor print quality.
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Artwork Size Requirements

Maximum print width is 22 inches. Length is selected at checkout based on the gang sheet or transfer product you choose.

Whatever size you upload is what will be printed. Ink Rush Transfers does not resize artwork.

Please clearly indicate and confirm your final image dimensions before uploading.

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Color Mode & Conversion

All artwork should be submitted in CMYK color mode. RGB files and spot color artwork will be converted to CMYK for production.

  • CMYK color mode required
  • RGB files convert automatically to CMYK
  • Spot colors convert to CMYK
Color shifts may occur during conversion. Ink Rush Transfers is not responsible for color or tone differences caused by color mode conversion.
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Effects & Backgrounds

Remove shadows, gradients, glow effects, and unwanted backgrounds before uploading your file. These effects may not print as they appear on screen.

  • Remove shadows and glow effects
  • Remove backgrounds if transparency is required
  • Check your file before upload
If your file includes a background, the background will print. Ink Rush Transfers does not manually review or edit submitted files.
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Line & Spacing Requirements

To help ensure proper adhesion and durability, thin lines and tight spaces should meet the minimum requirements below.

  • Minimum positive space: 2 pts
  • Minimum negative space: 2 pts
  • Outline thickness: 2 pts
Thin lines or tight spacing may result in print failure, poor adhesion, or missing details.

Order Disclaimer

If artwork does not meet the requirements listed above, Ink Rush Transfers reserves the right to cancel the order. By uploading your file, you confirm that your artwork is print-ready, approved, and ready for production.

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Production-Ready DTF. What You Upload Is What We Print.

Ink Rush Transfers helps clothing brands, small businesses, schools, events, teams, and custom apparel creators order clean, professional DTF transfers online.

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