How to Increase Your Print File Resolution
Why Resolution Matters
To create high-quality, professional-looking apparel, your print file needs to meet certain resolution standards—ideally 300 DPI (dots per inch) at the actual size you want it printed. Uploading low-resolution files can result in blurry, pixelated, or distorted prints, which can delay your order or even require a new file altogether.
What does DPI Mean?
Don’t Just Resize in Photoshop or Canva
We get it—it seems like you should be able to just stretch your design in Photoshop or Canva and call it a day. Unfortunately, simply enlarging your image in these tools won’t actually improve its quality. That process just spreads the existing pixels over a larger area, often making your image look blurry or blocky.
Smart Scaling: Use AI Upscaling Tools
The good news? There are advanced AI tools that can actually add detail to your design while increasing its size. These platforms use artificial intelligence to enhance your image’s resolution—without sacrificing clarity.
Here are a few recommended tools:
Let’s Enhance – Great for detailed graphics and artwork. Allows you to specify DPI and output size.
Upscale.media – Free and simple to use, perfect for quick touch-ups.
Topaz Gigapixel AI – A more professional desktop app with powerful enhancement features.
How to Use an AI Upscaler
Upload your original design to one of the tools above.
Choose an output size that matches your desired print size at 300 DPI.
Download the upscaled image.
Double-check the file size and dimensions.
Upload the enhanced version to your Apliiq product.
Tip: Most AI upscalers let you preview the result before downloading. Take a close look to make sure no weird artifacts or distortions were introduced.
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