Artwork Guidelines
Art Templates
Your Design Consultant will provide you with art sizes/ templates with specified bleed for each graphic to be produced.
Acceptable Software and Filetypes
We accept the newest versions of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign CC or a high quality PDF. Art time will be charged if files need to be fixed or altered to meet guidelines. When sending files, please be sure to include all support art. (logos, images, etc…)
Font Specifications
Outline ALL fonts before submission.
File Size/Resolution
Setup all files at 100% full print size PLUS a 2” bleed each side is necessary on all files.
All raster files (either print files or linked files) must be at 100-150 pixels per inch at 100%.
If you are unable to provide the file full-size, you can build it at 50% with 200 dpi, or 25% with 400 dpi.
Color Specifications
All critical colors should be selected from the Pantone Solid Coated Library within the software program. Otherwise it will be printed “as is”. If Pantone colors need to be matched, please specify the colors assigned to the file. They need to be specifically called out in the file or by email or some other form of written instruction. If color matching is important, please discuss with your Design Consultant to determine the best proofing method.
CMYK vs. RGB
Once you have built an art file in either CMYK or RGB, do not force the file into another color mode. This will always result in a loss of color gamut. Leave the file as originally built in the native color mode. When building multiple art files be sure to use the same color mode for all of the files to ensure color consistency across multiple graphics.
UPLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
If art is small, you can email to your
Design Consultant, but if over 20mb please:
1. Place all art files in a folder. Please name the folder so it is recognizable to us. (Client name, Project name, Invoice number, etc)
2. Use the Upload Artwork button below to transfer your file(s).
3. Notify your design consultant or account representative that the art has been uploaded, and provide the folder name. You may also provide us a link to your dropbox if preferred.