Preparing Your Artwork
Please follow these guidelines for best results.
FILE FORMAT:
We accept the following file formats:
InDesign CS5 and lower*
PDF, AI, EPS, PSD,TIFF, and JPG
*If you have a newer version of InDesign, you will need to export the file to an .idml format.
FILE SIZE:
The maximum acceptable combined file size for all uploads is 50MB (megabytes).
RESOLUTION:
All file formats must have a minimum of 300 dpi (dots per inch) resolution.
The images designed for the web are done at a low screen resolution of 72 dpi.
Print images need to be created at 300 dpi or there will be a substantial drop in the image quality.
COLOR MODE:
All color artwork and/or images must be provided in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) color mode. All black and white artworks and/or images must be provided in grayscale color mode.
FONTS:
1. Fonts must be embedded in PDF files.
2. Fonts must be outlined or converted to paths or curves in EPS files.
3. Some fonts have copyright restrictions and will not embed in PDF files.
SAFE ZONE:
All critical elements (text, images, logos, etc.) must be kept at least 0.125" inside the edge. Anything left close to edge may be cut off during trimming.
BLEED:
What is a bleed?
Bleed is the portion of the product that will be trimmed off when it is cut to the final size.
Why bleed?
The purpose of a bleed is to continue a color or design to the edge of a printed piece. Due to the possibility of shifting in the trimming process, a bleed is required to ensure that a white line does not show on the edges.
For example: business cards require a 0.125" bleed to each dimension. Thus, a 2" x 3.5" business card would have a bleed size 2.25" x 3.75". Please build your print-ready PDF files by adding the appropriate bleed.
FILE FORMAT:
We accept the following file formats:
InDesign CS5 and lower*
PDF, AI, EPS, PSD,TIFF, and JPG
*If you have a newer version of InDesign, you will need to export the file to an .idml format.
FILE SIZE:
The maximum acceptable combined file size for all uploads is 50MB (megabytes).
RESOLUTION:
All file formats must have a minimum of 300 dpi (dots per inch) resolution.
The images designed for the web are done at a low screen resolution of 72 dpi.
Print images need to be created at 300 dpi or there will be a substantial drop in the image quality.
COLOR MODE:
All color artwork and/or images must be provided in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) color mode. All black and white artworks and/or images must be provided in grayscale color mode.
FONTS:
1. Fonts must be embedded in PDF files.
2. Fonts must be outlined or converted to paths or curves in EPS files.
3. Some fonts have copyright restrictions and will not embed in PDF files.
SAFE ZONE:
All critical elements (text, images, logos, etc.) must be kept at least 0.125" inside the edge. Anything left close to edge may be cut off during trimming.
BLEED:
What is a bleed?
Bleed is the portion of the product that will be trimmed off when it is cut to the final size.
Why bleed?
The purpose of a bleed is to continue a color or design to the edge of a printed piece. Due to the possibility of shifting in the trimming process, a bleed is required to ensure that a white line does not show on the edges.
For example: business cards require a 0.125" bleed to each dimension. Thus, a 2" x 3.5" business card would have a bleed size 2.25" x 3.75". Please build your print-ready PDF files by adding the appropriate bleed.