Start your design at the size you want it printed:

If you want a 3″ x 3″ magnet, design on a 3″ x 3″ canvas. If you want a 10″ x 10″ sign, set it to 10″ x 10″. In Canva, use “Custom size” in inches. In Word or PowerPoint, change the page or slide size. If you design it tiny and we enlarge it, it will look blurry.

Use clear, good-quality images, not screenshots:

Screenshots and small web pictures usually don’t print well. Use photos straight from your phone or camera, proper stock images, or original logo files (PNG, SVG, PDF, AI, EPS). If it already looks fuzzy when you zoom in on your screen, it will look fuzzier in print.

Keep important stuff away from the edges:

Names, dates, logos, and contact info should sit in a bit, not right on the edge. Background colours or patterns can go all the way out. If you’ve heard the word “bleed,” that’s basically what this is about. If you’re not sure how to add bleed, just don’t hug the edge and we can usually take it from there.

Make the shape clear if we’re cutting around it:

For sticker-style cuts or acrylic shapes, the outline should be easy to see and not super tiny or delicate. Solid, simple edges are best. If you don’t know how to make a cut line, that’s okay—just keep the shape clear and we can often build the cut path from your art.

Make sure your text is easy to read:

If you have to squint at your screen to read it, it’s too small. Use clear fonts and good contrast (dark on light or light on dark). Before you send it, do one slow read for spelling, names, dates, phone numbers, and web addresses. It’s much easier to fix in the file than after it’s printed.

Save your file in a print-friendly format:

For most people, the best option is to export as a high-quality PDF. PNG or JPG also work well for images. If you have vector files like SVG, AI, or EPS, those are great too.

The more we know about the final product, the better:

When you send your file, add a quick note, like: “This is for a 4″ x 6″ magnet,” or “Please print this as a 12″ x 8″ acrylic sign and cut around the outside.”

If you get stuck, we can help:

If you’ve taken your design as far as you can, send it anyway and let us know: “This is as far as I can get it. Can you help make it print-ready?” Sometimes that’s just a small setup fee or a quick tweak. Our goal is always the same—to get you something you’re happy to hold in your hands.