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FILE FORMATS

PNG vs SVG for Sublimation and Craft Projects

PNG and SVG are different file formats. The right choice depends on how you plan to make your finished product.

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PNG: raster artwork

PNG stores pixels. It can support transparent backgrounds and detailed illustrations, and it is commonly used in sublimation and direct-to-film design workflows. Increasing the size too much can reduce sharpness.

SVG: vector shapes

SVG stores scalable vector paths and is useful in some cutting and design workflows. Not every drawing is supplied as an SVG, and not every SVG is ready for an automatic clean cut without checking the paths.

What about PDF and ZIP?

A ZIP is a container that may hold one or more download files. A PDF can be an instruction sheet or an artwork file. Check the seller’s actual file list rather than guessing.

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Confirm formats, dimensions, color profile where supplied, license, machine/software compatibility and whether the product is digital only.

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