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Vector File for Sublimation Printing

Sublimation printing transfers dye directly into the substrate surface. Sublimation printing offers full-colour, photo-quality decoration on polymer surfaces — mugs, phone cases, mousepads, polyester apparel, and aluminium panels.

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Protected Vector Preview

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.

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About Vector for sublimation printing

Sublimation printing offers full-colour, photo-quality decoration on polymer surfaces — mugs, phone cases, mousepads, polyester apparel, and aluminium panels. The process transfers dye ink into the substrate using heat, producing a permanent, vibrant result.

For sublimation artwork, the key requirements are: 300 DPI at the final print size, RGB colour mode (not CMYK), and a white or light-coloured substrate (sublimation inks are transparent — they do not print white).

For logos and graphics with solid colours, the recommended approach is to start with an SVG vector file and export it at exactly the print dimensions at 300 DPI.

For a standard 11oz mug, the transfer area is approximately 200×85mm. The protected preview is available without an account; editable SVG export requires paid or complimentary access.

For apparel sublimation: all-over print templates vary by garment. White is not printable — ensure any white areas in the design are intentionally left blank to show the garment colour through.

Start with the Logo Vectorizer to create a clean SVG from any raster logo before building sublimation artwork.