Print Areas | Artwork > Transparency in Artwork (PNG Only)

Print Areas | Artwork > Transparency in Artwork (PNG Only)



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By default, system generated artwork will always appear on a white background.

To generate PNG output files that places text and images onto a transparent background, simply upload a transparent piece of artwork (image file in PNG format) to the Products Print Area > Artwork slot. This tells the system to retain a transparent background when it produces final PNG output files. This field will be enabled by default whenever a Print Area is made as show  below. 

Important Note: The uploaded file should match the specified Print Dimensions at the relevant dpi and must be PNG format.
The Artwork upload slot can be found here:

The system generated artwork can then be tested via the Print Test facility to ensure it is suitable for production.

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