How Much Bleed Should an MTG Proxy File Actually Have?
For most commercial MTG proxy files, start with 0.125 inch of bleed on every edge—but always let the printer’s template control the final dimensions.
How to Tell Whether an MTG Card Image Has Enough Resolution
A practical workflow for checking an MTG proxy image’s pixel dimensions, effective PPI, final print size, bleed canvas, and small-detail sharpness.
How to Use PrintReviewer-Style Hands-On Testing to Compare MTG Proxy Printers
A practical PrintReviewer-style framework for comparing delivered MTG proxy cards instead of relying on cardstock names, resolution claims, or product photos.
PNG vs JPG for MTG Proxy Files
PNG is usually the safer final format for complete MTG proxy card faces, but a carefully exported JPG can work when file size matters. Here is how to choose without sacrificing text, symbols, or print quality.
Vector vs Raster for MTG Symbols, Frames, and Text Elements
Build cleaner custom MTG card files by keeping text, symbols, and frame geometry vector while sizing raster artwork for the final printed card.
MTG Proxy Bleed, Crop Marks, and Cut Lines Explained
Build print-ready MTG proxy files by understanding bleed, trim lines, safe areas, crop marks, resolution, color conversion, and cutting tolerance.
How to Print Matching Tokens and Lands With a Proxy Deck
Build one coordinated production system for a proxy deck’s basic lands, tokens, emblems, reminders, and other special game pieces.
Paper Grain Direction and Why It Can Change Card Curl
Grain direction can influence how cardstock bends, folds and reacts to moisture, but it is rarely the first specification to prioritize for flat custom cards.
How to Keep Black Text Crisp on Dark Custom Card Designs
Learn how to preserve dark custom-card artwork without sacrificing rules-text clarity. This guide covers local contrast, text panels, opacity, type weight, keylines, black handling, and print proofing.
Proxying a Cube: How to Handle Reprints, Multiple Arts, and Duplicate Names
Build a cube proxy manifest that separates card identity, printing, artwork, and production files so reprints and intentional duplicates stay accurate.