Summary:
ChatGPT can generate print-ready SVG files for die cut stickers when prompted correctly. Include your sticker size and shape, specify a 0.125″ bleed and a safe area, ask for the output in CMYK colors, and request a cut line on a separate CutContour layer. Before printing, confirm the bleed and safe area, scan any QR codes to make sure they work, and save the file as CMYK PDF or SVG.
Lately, we’ve been seeing more customers use ChatGPT to generate their own sticker designs. We’re happy to see more people finding ways to bring their ideas to life. The only catch is that print files need to be set up a certain way to guarantee the clean, professional results you’re looking for.
With that in mind, our local print pros came up with a set of do’s and don’ts to make this process easier. Here’s a full guide to using ChatGPT for sticker artwork, with a focus on die cut stickers. Follow these steps and you’ll have a perfect, print-ready file every time.
What ChatGPT Can Make for You
When you give it the right instructions, ChatGPT can generate a sharp vector SVG file—the gold standard for printing die cut stickers. These files can include:
- Clean paths with grouped layers and outlined fonts
- A dedicated cut path for die cutting
- QR codes that are also vector-based so they scale with your image and scan reliably
Vector images are great for printing most designs because they scale to any size without losing sharpness.
Learn More: Creating High-Quality Print Files
Tip: SVG files open in programs like Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or Affinity Designer. They can also be easily exported to formats like AI, EPS, or PDF if needed.
What to Tell ChatGPT Up Front
The key to success is giving ChatGPT clear, specific instructions. Here’s what to include in your first request. Here’s what we recommend prompting it with ahead of time so that it can complete your design request accurately:
- Sticker size & shape: e.g., 3-inch circle or 3×2-inch rectangle with rounded corners
- Bleed: add 0.125 inch on all sides
- Safe area: keep text/logos 0.125 inch inside the trim
- Cut line: 1 pt stroke, named CutContour, on its own layer
- Colors: use CMYK values or Pantone codes (no RGB glow effects)
- Fonts: specify the font name, or ask to outline all text
- Background: white, clear, or full bleed color
- Finish notes: for clear vinyl, ask for a white ink layer named White
- QR code: provide the exact URL, request a vector QR with a quiet zone
Copy-and-Paste Prompt Template
Once you’ve primed ChatGPT with the information above, you can use this ready-to-go prompt to get your sticker design produced. Just fill in the blanks. It’s like a mad lib!
Design a print ready sticker as vector SVG.
Size: [width] x [height] inches.
Shape: [circle, rectangle, custom].
Bleed: add 0.125 inch on all sides.
Safe area: keep elements 0.125 inch from trim.
Create a separate top layer named “CutContour” with a 1 pt stroke following the outer shape. Do not fill it.
Colors: use CMYK only. Main colors: [list CMYK or Pantone].
Typography: [font name]. Convert all text to outlines.
Artwork style: [flat, bold outline, minimal, etc.].
Background: [white, clear, or full bleed color].
If a QR code is included:
– Generate a vector QR for this URL: [paste URL].
– Include a quiet zone and size the code to at least 0.8 inch.
Output: one clean SVG with grouped layers, no raster images, no masks, no clipping where possible. Provide solid shapes and strokes only.
After You Get the SVG from ChatGPT
Once ChatGPT delivers your SVG file, download it onto your device and open it in Illustrator (or similar software) so you can double-check the following:
- Color mode – make sure it’s CMYK
- Raster images – confirm there are none (use the Links panel)
- Outlined text – ensure fonts are converted to outlines
- Cut line – must be on its own CutContour layer, 1 pt stroke, no fill
- Bleed – background colors or images must extend 0.125 inch past the trim
- QR code test – print a quick paper copy and scan from arm’s length
- Save for print – preferred format is PDF (High Quality Print, CMYK, no downsampling), but SVG works too
Learn More: RGB vs. CMYK Colours: Why It Matters for Printing & How to Choose in Canva
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Here are some things you should watch out for to make sure there are no errors with your design:
- Submitting screenshots or low-res images (they’ll print blurry)
- Using RGB neon colors (they won’t print as expected)
- Adding text smaller than 6 pt on small stickers
- Putting the cut line inside the artwork group instead of on its own layer
- Dropping in tiny PNG QR codes (they need to be vector or high-res)
Quick Preflight Checklist
Before sending us your file, make sure:
- Colors are CMYK (no RGB)
- Bleed and safe area are correct
- CutContour layer is in place
- All text is outlined
- No raster images unless required
- QR code scans reliably
- File name includes size & quantity (e.g., brand_logo_3in_circle.svg)
Let Little Rock’s Experts Prep Your Files For the Perfect Print
If this all feels like a lot, don’t worry. Tools like ChatGPT can help you do some things yourself, but there’s still no substitute for real-world experience. And trusting professionals is still the best way to make sure your design gets printed just right.
Little Rock can help. Just send us your rough artwork along with the details listed above (like size, shape, finish, etc.). We’ll return a perfect SVG or print-ready PDF quickly so you can get your die cut stickers in production without stress.
