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How to Save Canva Files for Screen Printing

IMPORTANT NOTE:
These instructions will only work if your design was created at or near the desired print size on your item. Additionally, all elements within the design must have a resolution of at least 300 DPI to ensure the best print quality.

  1. Finalize your design: Ensure all edits are complete.  Save one version with a transparent background and take a screen shot with your colored background to email us with the art file so we can see if font came through the same.  Canva has many of it’s own fonts.
  2. Download your “PDF Print” File or SVG if you have a pro account
    • Click the Share button in the top-right corner, then select Download.
    • In the File type dropdown, choose PDF Print or SVG (for pro users).
  3. Saving as .PNG or .JPEG:
    • Canva does not directly support .PNG and .JPEG file exports at 300dpi which is the minimum resolution needed for quality screenprinting. However, you can download your design as a “PDF Print” and we can open it in Photoshop for further editing.
  4. Saving as .PSD:
    • Canva does not directly support .PSD files. However, you can download your design as a “PDF Print” and we can open it in Photoshop for further editing.
    • Alternatively, you can recreate your design in Photoshop by exporting elements individually.