What Makes a Print “High Quality”?

What Makes a Print “High Quality”? (300 DPI, File Types & More)

Not all shirt prints are created equal.

Here’s what separates a professional print from a cheap one.

📸 300 DPI Is a Must

DPI = dots per inch.

👉 For shirts, you want 300 DPI
Anything lower can look blurry or pixelated.

🧾 File Types Matter

Best formats:

PNG (transparent background)
SVG (vector for sharp lines)

Avoid:

Screenshots
Low-quality JPGs

🎨 Clean Artwork = Clean Print

Your design should:

Have crisp edges
No blurry lines
Proper color contrast

🏆 Why It Matters

High-quality files =
✔ Sharper prints
✔ Better durability
✔ More professional look

At Hometown T’s, we help fix and prep your files so you get the best result possible.

💡 Please note: We do charge a small design fee when artwork needs to be fixed or recreated to meet print-quality standards—but that ensures you get the best possible final product every time.