When exporting vector artwork to PNG format, maintaining sharp, clean edges is crucial. One key factor that can affect edge quality is the anti-aliasing setting during export.
Anti-aliasing smooths jagged edges by blending colors at boundaries, which can introduce unwanted blurriness or semi-transparent pixels. This is especially problematic for screen printing or any application where precise, crisp edges are required.
Turning off anti-aliasing during export helps ensure your PNG maintains the original sharpness of your vector design.
Turn Off Anti-Aliasing When Exporting
In most graphic design software, such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and others, there is an Anti-Aliasing setting available when exporting to PNG.
To preserve clean, crisp edges:
- Disable anti-aliasing when exporting your PNG file.
- Look for an “Anti-Aliasing” option in the export settings and set it to None or Off.
This prevents the software from blending pixels along the edges, keeping the edge detail sharp and intact.
Tip: Some programs may label this setting slightly differently (“Smoothing” or “Edge Smoothing”), but the function is the same; be sure it is disabled.
Where to Find Anti-Aliasing Settings
- Adobe Illustrator:
Go to File > Export > Export As, choose PNG, and set Anti-aliasing to None in the PNG Options dialog. - CorelDRAW:
During File > Export > PNG, under Advanced, uncheck any options related to anti-aliasing to export with sharp edges.
Each software has a slightly different layout, but the important part is always the same: turn off anti-aliasing for crisp, pixel-perfect exports.
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