THE LONGHORN PRINT GUIDE
Better files.
Better prints.
Choose the right print, get your dimensions right and check your artwork before you order.
LESS GUESSWORK
Measure. Calculate. Preview.
Three free tools to plan your print before uploading to the product editor.
Print Resolution & DPI Checker
Check image pixels against your intended print size. Calculate effective DPI locally before ordering a banner, transfer or sticker.
Gang Sheet Layout Calculator
Estimate repeated-design capacity on a 22-inch gang sheet with artwork size, quantity and cutting space. Continue to the live DTF or UV DTF builder.
Banner Size & Square Foot Calculator
Calculate vinyl banner square footage, aspect ratio and useful artwork dimensions. Check current size options and pricing in the LongHorn editor.
DTF transfer guides
Plan your next garment print.
Choose garment print sizes, prepare a gang sheet and compare ways to order DTF transfers.
DTF vs UV DTF: Which Transfer Do You Need?
Compare fabric DTF, hard-surface UV DTF and vinyl stickers. Choose the right product before uploading your artwork.
Read the guide DTF transfer guidesDTF Transfer Size Guide for Shirt Logos
Plan pocket, left-chest, youth and adult shirt prints with reference dimensions, proportional artwork and a paper fit check.
Read the guide DTF transfer guidesHow to Prepare a DTF Gang Sheet
Plan design sizes, repeat counts and spacing on a DTF gang sheet, with a worked 22-inch-wide layout example.
Read the guide DTF transfer guidesDTF Transfers by Size or Gang Sheet?
Compare individual DTF transfers and gang sheets using finished piece counts, layout effort and the current cart total.
Read the guideUV DTF guides
Measure the surface before the sticker.
Measure cups and hard surfaces, choose a transfer format and prepare for careful application.
How to Measure a Cup for a UV DTF Wrap
Measure printable height, circumference and taper before choosing a UV DTF cup wrap or small decal.
Read the guide UV DTF guidesUV DTF Application and Care Checklist
Plan a careful UV DTF application on a smooth hard surface, check film layers and use conservative care after application.
Read the guide UV DTF guidesUV DTF or Die-Cut Vinyl Stickers?
Compare hard-surface UV DTF transfers and die-cut vinyl stickers by appearance, backing, cut edge and application.
Read the guide UV DTF guidesPlan UV DTF Logo Decals for Your Small Business
Build a practical UV DTF logo order for smooth hard goods: test fit, count each design size, check the preview and plan Houston pickup or shipping.
Read the guideBanner design and sizing guides
Make the size work for your message.
Compare banner dimensions, plan a 4 by 8 foot design and leave room for mounting.
Vinyl Banner Size Guide: Feet, Inches and Layout
Compare common banner dimensions, convert feet to inches and plan a readable design that fits your mounting space.
Read the guide Banner design and sizing guidesPrepare Artwork for a 4 × 8 Foot Banner
Set up a 2:1 banner layout, understand Fit versus Fill and check source pixels against current image upload limits.
Read the guide Banner design and sizing guidesBanner Grommets and Event Layout Checklist
Plan banner mounting, choose the available grommet count and keep essential event information clear of the edges.
Read the guide Banner design and sizing guidesPlan a Banner for Your Business or Event
Prepare a banner brief for a grand opening, sale or event. Check the message, display space, artwork version and production-to-installation timeline.
Read the guideCustom sticker guides
Give your artwork a useful shape and size.
Choose die-cut sticker sizes and quantities, and prepare artwork for a clear white-edge shape.
Die-Cut Sticker Size and Quantity Guide
Understand sticker size boxes, actual artwork dimensions, minimum quantities and volume-price comparisons before ordering.
Read the guide Custom sticker guidesPrepare Artwork for White-Edge Die-Cut Stickers
Check backgrounds, small details and the intended outer shape before ordering white-edge custom die-cut stickers.
Read the guideHouston pickup and order planning
Plan the handoff as well as the print.
Understand Houston pickup, the Central Time production cutoff and the difference between production and delivery.
Print file preparation and tools
Bring a file that is ready to print.
Check image resolution, transparency and file formats before uploading artwork from your phone or computer.
PNG, JPG, PDF or HEIC: Prepare Your Print File
Choose a suitable file format, export the original artwork and check converted files before ordering from a phone or computer.
Read the guide Print file preparation and toolsA4 PDF & Word Printing: Page Size, Copies and Uploads
Upload PDFs, Word DOCX/DOC or photos for A4 printing. Review converted pages, compare real paper choices and count copies before ordering in Houston.
Read the guide Print file preparation and toolsPrint Resolution Calculator: Pixels, Inches and DPI
Calculate effective print resolution from image pixels and finished inches, and understand why changing a DPI label does not add detail.
Read the guide Print file preparation and toolsCheck Transparent Artwork Before Printing
Distinguish a transparent background from white pixels or an empty image, and check visible artwork before placing an order.
Read the guidePRINTED IN HOUSTON
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11500 S Main St #126 · Houston, TX, 77025. Free local pickup; wait for your pickup-ready confirmation.