{"id":8357,"date":"2026-02-17T11:21:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/?p=8357"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:23:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:23:12","slug":"prepare-artwork-for-t-shirt-printing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/design-tips\/prepare-artwork-for-t-shirt-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Artwork for T-Shirt Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Printing on a T-shirt isn\u2019t as simple as printing on paper. It\u2019s a fairly manual process that behaves differently on various fabric types and colors. That\u2019s why artwork that looks great on a computer screen can still be blurry or pixelated on a shirt \u2014 it can even print in the wrong color if the design isn\u2019t set up correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re trying to print your own shirt or order professionally made custom apparel, you have to prepare for several factors, such as choosing the right file type and packaging it properly, ensuring you have a high-resolution image, choosing the right \u201ckind\u201d of colors, and converting any fonts to shapes that can be understood by any printer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you prepare accordingly, you can expect crisp, professional results and eliminate any unnecessary costs or delays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raster vs. Vector Graphics: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse198of237-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse198of237-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1059\" height=\"706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse198of237-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse198of237-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse198of237-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse198of237-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse198of237-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse198of237-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse198of237-850x567.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1059px) 100vw, 1059px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important concepts in T-shirt printing is understanding raster vs. vector artwork. This is often what will determine whether your graphic looks sharp or blurry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raster Graphics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photographs, scanned images, and most web graphics are all raster images, which are graphics made of tiny squares called pixels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re everywhere and are great for most use cases \u2014 but the problem is that they\u2019re resolution-dependent. If you enlarge them too much, they get blurry or pixelated. This can be solved by simply using a high-DPI graphic (more on that in a minute).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common raster file types include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JPG \/ JPEG<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PNG<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TIFF<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vector Graphics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vector artwork is made with mathematical lines, curves, and anchor points. Unlike pixel-based raster images, this construction allows them to scale up or down infinitely without losing quality. This makes them ideal for shirt printing, especially for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/business\/create-business-logo\/\">logos<\/a>, text, and illustrations with flat color and simple gradients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common vector file types include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI (Adobe Illustrator)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SVG<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And then there are some file types that you\u2019ll see across both raster and vector graphics. For example, Photoshop (PSD) files primarily contain raster images but can be used for vector art. Conversely, most PDFs are vector-based, but they may be composed of scans or other raster images.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Secret to High-Quality Raster Prints: Higher DPI<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do you get a sharp graphic if you don\u2019t have a vector-based version? The answer isn\u2019t just \u201cmake it bigger.\u201d After all, you can upscale any graphic, but if there aren\u2019t enough pixels to support it, it\u2019ll just be a blurry mess.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where PPI (pixels per inch) comes in, which refers to the resolution of raster images. These days, you\u2019ll more commonly see the term DPI (dots per inch) \u2014 which was historically reserved for referring to how many dots a physical printer can print on a surface \u2014 but the two terms have more or less become synonymous.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s where it matters: The human eye can easily detect the granularity of something printed at 72 DPI from just a few feet away, whereas even in close proximity, the human eye interprets 300 DPI as a solid continuous line.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are certainly cases where 150\u2013200 DPI graphics are suitable, such as banners and billboards viewed from a distance. In some cases, 200 DPI can even be used on a shirt. But it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry here and stick to the gold standard of 300 DPI for T-shirts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Do:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start your design process on a 300 DPI canvas that\u2019s the size of the final intended design (your image editing software or graphic designer can easily set this up).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Don\u2019t:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create your design, then enlarge it or increase the resolution as an afterthought. A small image that\u2019s 300 DPI won\u2019t stay 300 DPI if it\u2019s enlarged to fill a shirt.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print Color Spaces Explained<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse195of237-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse195of237-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1104\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse195of237-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse195of237-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse195of237-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse195of237-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse195of237-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse195of237-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse195of237-850x567.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1104px) 100vw, 1104px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color is one of the most misunderstood factors in physical printing. What you see on your screen is created with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">light<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is called additive color. What prints on a shirt is created with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pigments <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the form of ink and is called subtractive color. These two systems don\u2019t behave the same way, which is why colors can look different once printed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RGB (Red, Green, Blue)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used for screens, websites, and digital displays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brighter, more vibrant color range<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common in digital artwork and online images<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used for traditional printing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller color range than RGB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required for some print workflows<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spot Colors (Pantone \/ PMS)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-mixed inks that form an exact color that never changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each spot color requires its own screen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for brand consistency<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although CMYK is ideal, RGB graphics are completely acceptable for garment printing \u2014 you just have to be aware that what you see on your screen will <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> match the end result. To get an idea of what your design will look like in person, you can change the color mode in your design software from RGB to CMYK. As another option, Photoshop offers a handy \u201cView \/ Gamut Warning,\u201d highlighting these colors so you can select and adjust them to your liking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When exact color matches are critical (like for company logos), printing pre-mixed spot colors is the safest choice. These can be purchased from print suppliers or custom-mixed following a color matching system like the Pantone Matching System. There are literally thousands of PMS color options available for color matching, whereas some RGB colors simply can\u2019t be reproduced to match the color you see on your screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embedded vs. Linked Graphics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you create a design in software like Illustrator, the file you work from doesn\u2019t always contain all of the graphics in the actual image. In many cases (especially if you\u2019re composing a design from several different assets), what you\u2019ve included in the file are just <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">references<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a file that lives somewhere else. And if you try to print your design without embedding the asset in the file itself, it might show up as missing, low-resolution, or replaced by an unintended graphic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid this, always embed all images before sending your file off for printing. You can also package the file with all linked assets included (this will look like a folder with multiple files inside it). Whatever you do, do not attempt to avoid this issue by simply copying and pasting low-res files into your software; that defeats the purpose of using high-quality images.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Embed Your Graphics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Adobe Illustrator:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your object<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Window \u2192 Links \u2192 Hamburger Menu \u2192 Embed Image<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Adobe Photoshop:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your object<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layers \u2192 Right click \u2192 Embed Linked<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Converting Fonts to Outlines<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse211of237-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse211of237-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1128\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse211of237-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse211of237-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse211of237-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse211of237-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse211of237-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse211of237-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueCottonWarehouse211of237-850x567.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1128px) 100vw, 1128px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fonts are another frequent source of issues. Although you may have found the perfect font for your design, it\u2019s important to remember that fonts are actual files that live on your computer \u2014 and not everyone has access to every single one of your fonts. Most computers only have a few hundred fonts installed by default, and there\u2019s no guarantee that a printer will have your favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they don\u2019t, your text will change to a different font. It may even reflow, resize, or appear distorted or unreadable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do is convert your text into a vector shape that any computer can understand. Then, it\u2019s no longer relying on an external file that your printer may not have; it\u2019s simply a mathematical formula that looks exactly the same as you typed it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Convert Fonts to Outlines<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Adobe Illustrator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your text<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Type \u2192 Create Outlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save your file<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Adobe Photoshop:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your text<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Layer \u2192 Smart Objects \u2192 Convert to Smart Objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save your file<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Important Reminder:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always save a copy of your original file with editable text <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outlining in case you want to edit the text later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Checklist Before Submitting Your Artwork<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before sending your design to print, double-check the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The artwork is a vector or high-resolution raster image (300 DPI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The design is sized to the final print dimensions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All images are embedded<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All fonts are converted to outlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colors are set correctly (RGB, CMYK, or Pantone)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The file format is print-ready<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you keep all this in mind, you can ensure crisp, professional results, prevent unexpected color shifts, avoid delays and extra revision rounds, and reduce setup and production time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Printing on a T-shirt isn\u2019t as simple as printing on paper. 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