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POD Design Size Guide

Canvas dimensions, DPI, file formats, safe zones, and provider notes — for every product type.

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150 DPI — apparel
300 DPI for mugs, posters, stickers, phone cases
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PNG preferred
Transparent background; PDF/X-3 for large poster prints
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RGB → print CMYK
Design in RGB; some providers auto-convert on print
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Add bleed
0.125" on all edges for borderless / full-bleed products
T-Shirts — Print Areas
AreaDimensions (px)InDPI
FrontDefault
3,600 × 4,80012×16300
Back
3,600 × 4,80012×16300
Left Sleeve
1,200 × 1,2004×4300
Right Sleeve
1,200 × 1,2004×4300
Provider Notes
Printful
Max print area 12.5 × 16 in for front. Sleeve print adds $2.49. Back print adds $5.95.
Printify
Print area varies by print provider. Check specific provider for exact dimensions.
SPOD
Max 12 × 16 in front. Also supports neck label printing for branding.
File Specifications
FormatsPNG
Color modesRGB
Min DPI150
Recommended DPI300
Max file size25 MB
TransparencySupported (PNG)
Recommended canvas
3,600 × 4,800 px
12″ × 16″ @ 300 DPI
Pro Tips
  • →Use transparent PNG for best results on colored garments.
  • →Keep design elements at least 0.5 in from edges (safe zone).
  • →Designs placed 2–3 in below the neckline sell best.
  • →For dark garments, expect a slight color shift — test with samples.
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