Guide

Best File Types for Etsy Digital Products

Include the wrong formats and you get refund requests; include the right ones and your listing looks professional. Here is the cheat sheet.

SVG — for cut files

The standard for Cricut and Silhouette. Scales infinitely without quality loss and recolors cleanly. Always include SVG for any "cut file" listing.

PNG — for sublimation & print

Use high-resolution PNG with a transparent background at 300 DPI. For sublimation, 300 DPI at the final print size keeps edges crisp.

PDF — for printables

For wall art, planners and invitations, PDF preserves exact dimensions for home and print-shop printing. Include common sizes (e.g. 8×10, 11×14, A4).

What to include in the bundle

Product typeInclude
Cut file (shirts, decals)SVG, PNG, optionally DXF/EPS
SublimationHigh-res transparent PNG (300 DPI)
Printable artPDF in multiple sizes + a 300 DPI JPG/PNG

Prep files at scale

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