What Files You Need to Start Selling Metal Wall Art

If you’re planning to sell custom or print-on-demand metal wall art, everything starts with your design file.
But not all file types are created equal. The file you upload determines how cleanly your piece is cut, how accurate the size will be, and how it looks when powder-coated.

At Orderly POD, we accept DXF, SVG, and PNG files — the three main formats used in the laser cutting and design world. Here’s what each one means and when to use them.

1. DXF (Drawing Exchange Format)

Best for: Laser cutting, professional CAD designs, or precise geometric shapes.

DXF is the industry standard for CNC and laser machines. It’s a vector file, meaning it’s made up of lines and coordinates, not pixels. That allows the laser to follow exact paths for sharp, accurate cuts.

✅ Advantages:

• Ideal for technical or detailed designs

• Maintains scale perfectly

• Works seamlessly with industrial machines

⚠️ Keep in mind: DXF files don’t support color or shading — they’re strictly outlines used for cutting.

Perfect for: Company logos, monograms, geometric wall art, or architectural patterns.

2. SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)

Best for: Designers using creative software like Inkscape, Illustrator, or CorelDRAW.

SVG files are also vector-based, but they’re more design-friendly than DXF. You can easily edit them, adjust paths, and add text or shapes before exporting for laser cutting.

✅ Advantages:

• Lightweight and easy to modify

• Great for both digital previews and cutting

• Keeps smooth edges at any size

⚠️ Tip: Before uploading to Orderly POD, ensure all paths are closed and joined. Open paths can cause incomplete cuts.

Perfect for: Artistic wall art, lettering, and customizable name signs.

3. PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

Best for: Printed designs or visual previews of your concept.

Unlike DXF and SVG, PNG files are raster images — made of pixels, not paths. That means the laser can’t directly read them for cutting.
However, our team can convert your PNG into a clean vector file before production.

✅ Advantages:

• Easy to create — even from photos or mockups

• Perfect for showing customers product previews

• Can be traced into cut-ready files

⚠️ Note: High-resolution (at least 300 DPI) black-and-white PNGs work best for conversion.

Perfect for: Sellers who want to upload designs quickly without advanced design software.

How Orderly POD Prepares Your File

No matter what format you upload, our design team reviews every file to ensure it’s production-ready.
We check for:

• Proper scaling and proportions

• Clean cut paths

• Correct metal thickness compatibility

• Smooth curves and safe interior cutouts

If adjustments are needed, we’ll fix them before cutting — at no extra charge.

Tips Before Uploading

✔ Use solid black fills on white backgrounds for clean contrast
✔ Keep all shapes connected — avoid floating islands
✔ Convert fonts to paths (outlines)
✔ Avoid excessive small details under 0.1" — lasers can’t cut micro-lines
✔ Include measurements if you need an exact finished size

Final Thoughts

Your file is the foundation of your product. Choosing the right format ensures clean cuts, professional finishes, and happy customers.
Whether you design in DXF, SVG, or PNG, Orderly POD makes it easy to turn your digital idea into a durable, powder-coated metal masterpiece — proudly made in the USA.

Ready to upload your first design?
👉 Start your journey at OrderlyPOD.com and see how simple professional U.S. metal art fulfillment can be.