Gang Sheet Builder (Software Guide)
What is a gang sheet?
A gang sheet is a single sheet containing multiple designs arranged together for printing at the same time.
Instead of uploading and printing each design separately, you can combine—or “gang”—multiple designs onto one sheet. This helps you use the available space efficiently and print different designs, sizes, or quantities together.
Artwork requirements
Our online DTF Gangsheet Builder supports a wide range of artwork file types.
Accepted file formats: PNG, PDF, SVG, JPG, PSD, AI, and EPS
Artwork resolution
Once your artwork is uploaded, our software evaluates the image resolution using colour-coded quality indicators. It will also alert you if any designs on the gang sheet are overlapping.
For the best print quality, artwork should be created at 300 DPI at the actual size you want it printed.
Image editor
Background removal
If your artwork has a background you do not want printed, our AI-powered background removal tool can help remove it automatically.
Depending on the image, the tool may appear as an option when you upload your artwork. It is especially helpful for customers who are not familiar with professional image-editing software.
Results may vary depending on the image quality, contrast, fine details, and complexity of the background. Always review your artwork carefully before adding it to your gang sheet.
AI upscaling
If you are working with a low-resolution image, our AI upscaling tool may help improve its resolution and print quality.
After uploading your image, select it and click the Upscale button. The software will create a higher-resolution version for you to review.
Upscaling can improve some images, but it cannot fully restore missing detail from a poor-quality original. Always review the upscaled artwork carefully before adding it to your gang sheet.
Halftone remover
DTF printing works best with solid, fully opaque colours and does not reproduce traditional halftones reliably.
Low-resolution images, AI-generated designs, and upscaled artwork may contain partially transparent pixels or halftone patterns around edges and fine details. These can cause unwanted outlines, rough edges, inconsistent colours, or poor adhesion when printed.
Use the Halftone Remover tool to help identify and remove these pixels before printing. Review the finished image carefully, as results may vary depending on the artwork.
Anti-aliasing and white halos
Anti-aliasing is used by graphics programs to smooth the edges of an image so they appear less jagged. In some files, this can create a thin white or semi-transparent halo around the design.
Use the Halftone Remover tool to help reduce this issue by adjusting the angle and increasing the density. Always review the edges of your artwork carefully before printing.
Crop images
Use the Crop tool to adjust the shape and dimensions of your image. You can change the aspect ratio, resize the artwork, or crop it into a circle.
Change colours
Use the image editor to select a colour and replace it with another colour or remove it entirely.
Results may vary depending on the file type, image quality, gradients, shading, and the number of similar colours within the artwork.
Background colour visual aid
If your design is difficult to see against a transparent background, open Settings and use the visual aid feature to change the background colour of the gang sheet.
You can also change the background colour while editing individual images to create more contrast and make fine details easier to review.
Please note: Background colours selected using the visual aid feature are for viewing purposes only and will not be printed.
Image sizing
You can resize an image directly on the gang sheet by selecting and adjusting it. For more precise sizing, use the image editor to enter the exact dimensions required.
Always confirm the displayed width and height before completing your gang sheet, as the image will be printed at the size shown.
Filling your gang sheet
You have several options for adding and arranging your designs:
- Add copies individually: Click an image repeatedly to add one copy at a time.
- Auto Fill Sheet: Enter the number of copies you need, adjust the margins, and select Auto Fill to arrange the images automatically.
If you have multiple designs and would like help optimizing the gang sheet layout, use the Auto Build option. Upload your images, set the quantity required for each design, and click Apply.
If the requested images do not fit on the selected gang sheet size, the tool will automatically adjust the layout to fit everything onto the sheet.
Mock-up tool
Want to see how your design may look on a garment before ordering? Use the FitCheck tool to create a visual mock-up.
You can preview your design on different garments, change the garment colour, and download the mock-up image for reference.
Please note that mock-ups are for visual purposes only and may not represent the exact scale, placement, or printed colour of the final transfer.
Add text
Need to add text to your design? Use the Add Text tool to choose from more than 20 fonts and customize the text colour, size, and aspect ratio.
You can also add a stroke around the text to create an outline and help it stand out from the rest of your design.
Gang sheet sizing
Started with the wrong gang sheet size? No problem. You can update the gang sheet dimensions directly in the builder without losing your existing layout or starting over.
Please note: Once the completed gang sheet has been added to your cart, you will no longer be able to change its dimensions.
Reorder previous designs
To find a previously ordered gang sheet, first log in to your account. Then, visit the DTF product page and select Previous Designs to view your saved gang sheets.
Selecting a previous gang sheet will automatically add it to your cart. From there, choose Edit to review the design or make changes. When you are finished, select Add to Cart again to save the updated version.
Please note: The dimensions of a previously ordered gang sheet cannot be changed.