Choose a stamp with enough space for your wording or logo, then use the personaliser to check how the design fits before ordering. You can see a visual of your design inside the personaliser; a separate manual proof is available on request.
For a guided walkthrough from choosing a product to checking your finished design, see our three-step custom stamp design guide.
Which artwork file should I use?
A clear PNG or JPG image is a practical starting point for a logo upload. PNG supports transparency, which can help keep the background separate from your design. Use the original artwork where possible, rather than a screenshot or a small image copied from a webpage.
Upload SVG, PNG or JPG/JPEG artwork in the online personaliser and check the preview before ordering. PDF upload is not currently supported in the online personaliser. If you only have a PDF, contact us before ordering.
Quick artwork file checklist
| File you have | What to check |
|---|---|
| SVG | Check that the complete design appears in the personaliser visual, including lettering and fine details. |
| PNG | Use a clear original and check that the background and edges appear as intended. |
| JPG/JPEG | Check for blurred lettering or unwanted background marks, especially after reducing the logo. |
| PDF only | Contact us before ordering. PDF upload and preview are not currently supported in the online personaliser. |
Changing a filename extension does not convert the artwork into a different file format. If the design is incomplete or unclear in the visual, stop and ask for help before completing the order.
Check the design at its intended size
Look at your artwork at the size you want the finished impression to be. Small lettering, fine lines and closely packed details can become difficult to reproduce or read when a large logo is reduced. A clear preview is useful for checking layout, but fine detail may still need a production review.
Make the elements you want to stamp easy to distinguish from the background. If your logo contains shading, gradients or photographic detail, ask us to check its suitability for the selected stamp and ink.
How much text will fit on a line?
Text limits vary by stamp, line and layout. A wider impression area can accommodate a longer line, while the font, letter size, spacing and any logo also affect what fits. There is no single character limit that applies to every stamp.
Use the controls and preview on the selected product. If a line is too long, shorten the wording, adjust the layout or choose a larger suitable model. Avoid shrinking important text until it becomes difficult to read.
The Imprint 11 impression area is 38 × 14mm, Imprint 12 is 48 × 18mm and Imprint 13 is 58 × 22mm. Compare the stamp size guide before choosing.
Choose a stamp that suits the artwork
Match the outline and detail of your design to the available impression area. Check the complete layout, rather than choosing by file type alone.
- 25 × 25mm square logo stamp: compare a compact square layout for a simple logo.
- 42mm round logo stamp: compare a circular layout where the whole design fits within the round impression.
- Logo stamp buying guide: compare other shapes and sizes if small wording or fine detail needs more space.
These dimensions describe the impression, not the outer casing. Tell us what material you plan to stamp: glossy coatings, fabric and other specialist surfaces can require a different stamp-and-ink combination.
Check your design before checkout
- Select a product suitable for text, a logo or the combination you need.
- Enter your wording or upload your image using that product's personaliser.
- Check spelling, phone numbers, addresses, spacing and how the design fits.
- If you need a separate manual proof or a fine-detail check, contact us to arrange it.
Use our preview checklist for the final layout check, then follow the online ordering guide to review your selected package and basket.
Need help with your artwork?
Call 01695 769113 or use our contact page. Tell us which stamp you are considering, its intended impression size, the surface you want to stamp and when you need it.
For timing and service options, see our delivery information. We aim to despatch orders placed before midday on the same day; stock requirements may delay despatch.
Artwork upload questions
Can I upload a PDF in the online personaliser?
PDF upload is not currently supported. If your only artwork is a PDF, contact us before ordering so we can advise on your next step.
Will the preview show the exact physical size?
Screen zoom changes how large the design appears. Check the product's stated impression dimensions and review whether the lettering and logo remain readable at that size.
Will I receive a separate manual proof?
You see a visual inside the personaliser. A separate manual proof is available on request.