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Jordan Kim, 4OVER4 labels, packaging and sustainability voice (illustration)
Jordan Kim Labels, Packaging & Sustainability Editor at 4OVER4.COM
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Jordan is our labels, packaging and sustainability voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.

Question

Do I need special software to design custom t shirts?

Answer

No, you do not need to buy expensive software. Free tools cover almost everything a new shirt maker needs, from basic text to full vector art for cutting machines.

  • Canva handles text layouts and basic graphics with no learning curve.
  • Inkscape (free) creates vector designs that scale to any size without going blurry.
  • Design Space (Cricut) and Silhouette Studio ship with those cutters and include basic design tools.

Save flat art as a PNG with a transparent background, and save cut files as SVG so your cutting machine can read the paths cleanly.

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