Supported File Formats

Learn which file formats are supported for uploads (PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG, etc.) and best practices for each format type.

Recommended File Formats

Completeful accepts a variety of file formats for your designs. Here are the most commonly used formats and when to use them:

✓ RECOMMENDED FOR MOST DESIGNS

PNG is our most recommended format for print-on-demand designs.

Best for: Designs with transparency, logos, text-based designs

Pros: Lossless compression, supports transparency, high quality

Requirements: 300 DPI minimum, RGB color mode

Max file size: 20MB

JPEG is great for photographic designs but doesn't support transparency.

Best for: Photographs, complex color gradients, full-coverage designs

Pros: Smaller file sizes, good for photos

Cons: No transparency support, lossy compression

Requirements: 300 DPI minimum, RGB color mode

Max file size: 20MB

SVG files are ideal for vector-based designs that need to scale to any size.

Best for: Logos, icons, simple illustrations, text designs

Pros: Infinitely scalable, small file size, perfect quality at any resolution

Note: Complex designs should be converted to PNG/PDF

Max file size: 5MB

PDF is excellent for print-ready designs created in professional design software.

Best for: Professional designs from Adobe Illustrator/InDesign

Pros: Preserves fonts and vector information

Requirements: Embed all fonts, outline text when possible

Max file size: 50MB

Format	Transparency	Quality	File Size	Best Use
PNG	✓ Yes	Excellent	Large	Most designs
JPG	✗ No	Good	Small	Photos
SVG	✓ Yes	Perfect	Tiny	Vectors
PDF	✓ Yes	Excellent	Variable	Print-ready

For more detailed guidelines, check our artwork upload guidelines.