Resolution And Scaling

Artwork image scaling will be left to our interpretation if you send odd size files, unless you specifically email us notes to print@pixel2print.co.uk including your order number.

We can print directly from Jpeg Files & PDF ( PDF files must have fonts converted to curves / lines ). Our printers use CMYK format but accept RGB profiles. Please be aware that colours may vary during conversion from RGB to CMYK.

Before sending us your artwork, please note that a photograph or other pixel-based image needs a resolution of just 72 dpi (dots per inch) to display correctly on screen. However, our high resolution printing process requires images of around 300 dpi (although for large format posters – A2 size and above – images of 200dpi are usually adequate). Anything less may print with a pixelated ‘jaggy’ look. Please check the resolution of your images carefully… just because they look good on screen doesn’t mean they’ll print correctly!

Please Note: File sizes should not exceed 100MB per file.

Bleed and Safe Margins

If you’re good at creating artwork and are comfortable adding 5mm bleed then great. If all this sounds like a foreign language then you might be better off finding a talented designer who will handle this for you. All we ask is that you keep all important elements of your design at least 5mm away from the edge of your artwork (we call this our “safe margin”). Although we use state-of-the-art equipment, some movement is inherent within all printing processes. If important elements of your design are placed too close to the edge of the paper, not only will it look unprofessional, but there’s a chance they may get trimmed off. So we ask that you place all text and other vital elements of your design inside the 5mm safe margin. That doesn’t mean you can’t extend a background image or colour to the very edge of your artwork. That’s fine of course. But please don’t put your contact details along the very edge of the sheet. We’d hate your phone number to end up on our cutting room floor. Speaking of your background image or colour please make sure this extends a further 5mm past the finished cut size of your print, this will avoid unwanted white strips on the edge of your prints.

If Bleeds still sounds a bit scary just pop on your search browser and check out the various examples that will show you what you need to know to get the very best from your design when printed.

From our terms & conditions: Artwork Services and Proofs

6.1 We do not supply proofs. You are responsible for checking that your artwork meets the criteria of our Artwork guide and the criteria of what you require.
6.2 We can print directly from Jpeg Files & PDF ( PDF files must have fonts converted to curves / lines )
6.3 Your job will go through our automated system and will only be rejected if we are unable to print your file. We will carry out no pre-flight or quality checks on your document as these will already have been carried out by yourself prior to submitting the file. 
6.4 You must ensure that your supplied files adhere fully to our Artwork Guide. 
6.5 Copy – Where any additional work of whatever nature is necessary as a result of copy supplied by a customer not being clear and/or legible, we shall be entitled to make additional charges on a time and materials basis to cover such additional work.
6.6 Additional charges shall be made for any additional proofs that are required as a result of alterations required by the customer. When style, type or layout is left to Pixel 2 Print’s discretion, any subsequent changes to such style, type or layout required by the customer shall be subject to additional charges on a time and materials basis.
6.7 We reserve the right to retain printed copies of work provided for display and marketing purposes.
6.8 Your statutory rights are not affected by these terms and conditions.

UV DTF Transfer Artwork Submission Guidelines

Please follow these technical specifications carefully. Because UV DTF printing uses a white ink under-layer and a clear gloss top-layer, your files must be prepared accurately to ensure a perfect print.

📐 Sheet Dimensions & Work Area

  • Maximum Printable Width: 580mm (on a 615mm wide film roll).
  • Length: 1000mm (1 meter) per quantity ordered. 
  • Layout Rule: Ensure all your logos and designs fit within a 580mm x 1000mm, 580mm x 500mm, A3 or A4 canvas boundary. Leave at least a 5mm safety margin on all outer edges.

📁 Accepted File Formats

  • Preferred: Vector PDF (with all fonts converted to outlines).
  • Accepted: High-resolution PNG or TIFF.
  • Note: We do not accept JPEG files as they do not support transparent backgrounds.

🎨 Backgrounds & Transparency

  • Strictly Transparent: Your background must be 100% transparent.
  • The “White Block” Danger: Any solid white background blocks left in your file will print as a solid white rectangle behind your logo.
  • Semi-Transparency & Glows: Avoid semi-transparent gradients, drop shadows, or outer glows that fade to 0% opacity. The printer will place a solid white ink layer underneath these areas, making them look solid or jagged. All artwork edges must be clean and solid.

🔍 Resolution & Color Profile

  • Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI at actual print size. Upscaling low-resolution web images will result in blurry, pixelated decals.
  • Color Mode: CMYK (Coated FOGRA39 preferred). Convert all RGB files to CMYK before saving to prevent unexpected color shifts during printing.

✏️ Minimum Line Weights & Text Sizes

The UV Transfer Printer is incredibly precise, but tiny elements need enough adhesive surface area to stick to your target objects.

  • Minimum Line Thickness: 1mm (approx. 3 points). Any lines thinner than this may fail to lift off the carrier sheet or peel away later.
  • Minimum Text Size: 10pt font. Avoid ultra-fine serif fonts or script fonts with hair-thin connecting lines.

🗂️ How to Save Your Gang Sheet

  1. Create a canvas in Illustrator, Photoshop, or Canva measuring 580mm x 1000mm, 580mm x 500mm, A3 or A4 (or your total ordered length).
  2. Duplicate and arrange your logos across the canvas to maximize your space. Leave at least 5mm of space between each individual logo so you can easily cut them apart with scissors later.
  3. Export your file as a transparent PDF or PNG at 300 DPI.