How to Set Up Spot UV Files

3 PDF files are required for the Spot UV process.

  • Print file
  • Spot UV file
  • Alignment file
Print File without Foil Elements
1. print-file.pdf
Foil Stamp File Containing Only Foil Elements
2. foil-file.pdf
Alignment File with Print, Foil, and Template for Positioning
3. alignment-file.pdf

Step-by-step breakdown:

First, finalize your artwork and ensure it is print-ready.

Next, create a separate file for the Spot UV layer. In this file, highlight only the areas where Spot UV should be applied by filling them with a solid color.

Third, combine the Spot UV layer with the artwork layer, check that everything is properly aligned, and export the third file.

This process also applies to Raise UV, Deboss, Emboss.

A Photoshop screenshot showing the setup of foil stamping, including the print, foil, and template layers