Why Does My Proof Quality Look Low?

Melissa
Melissa
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We know how important it is for your artwork to look sharp. If your proof appears low-quality when you review it for approval, this is usually due to proof rendering or compression when it is uploaded to your StickerGiant account, not your actual file. If you submitted a high-resolution or vector file during checkout, your sticker or label will print in full quality. 

Why Your Proof Might Look Blurry

Proofs are compressed before they are uploaded, which can cause them to appear pixelated or fuzzy even if your file is high-resolution. The good news is that this doesn’t affect the final print. Resolution is something our Art Team will review during the printing process. As long as you don’t see a “low-resolution” warning on your proof, your order will still print crisp and clear. 

What To Do If You See a Warning

If a low-resolution warning appears, our Art Team has reviewed your file and it may be too low to print well. There are a few options to fix this:

  • Re-upload a higher resolution file (300 dpi at your requested size or larger)
  • Or, submit a fully vectorized file (Ai, EPS, PDF) for the best results

Our system will flag proofs that don’t meet print requirements, so you’ll always know before approving.

Learn more about resolution here.

Still Unsure About Proof Quality?

If you’re worried about how your proof looks, contact our Customer Service Team. We’ll be happy to send you a different version of your proof so you can review the file at full quality before printing. 

Print Quality You Can Trust

Even if your proof looks blurry online, rest assured, your stickers and labels will print at the same high quality you uploaded. As long as there’s no warning message, you’re good to go. If you’d like peace of mind, please reach out; our team is here to help with a higher-quality proof file. 

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