Convert Image to Vector for T-Shirt Printing
Works for screen printing, DTG, heat transfer vinyl, and embroidered apparel. T-shirt printing methods — screen printing, direct-to-garment (DTG), heat transfer vinyl (HTV), and plastisol transfers — all work best with vector artwork.
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No account is required to create or view the protected preview. The preview accepts one PNG, JPEG, or WebP file up to 4 MiB; other source formats must be exported or converted to one of those formats first. Editable SVG export requires paid or complimentary access. Review the exported SVG in the appropriate downstream software; non-SVG formats and machine instructions require separate conversion.
Open Protected Vector PreviewAbout Convert image to vector for t-shirt printing
T-shirt printing methods — screen printing, direct-to-garment (DTG), heat transfer vinyl (HTV), and plastisol transfers — all work best with vector artwork. Screen printing in particular requires separated vector paths for each ink color. Converting your image to vector SVG is the essential first step in the t-shirt print workflow.
For screen printing: your SVG needs clean, separated color regions that map to individual ink screens. The vectorizer produces exactly this — distinct paths for each color area.
For vinyl cutting and heat transfer: the SVG defines the cut path for the vinyl cutter. Cut the design from HTV, weed the excess vinyl, and heat press onto the garment. Clean, closed SVG paths are essential for accurate vinyl cutting.
For DTG printing: a vector source allows you to export at the exact print resolution (typically 300dpi at the physical garment size) which produces the sharpest possible raster for the printer. The protected preview is available without an account; editable SVG export requires paid or complimentary access.