Artwork Requirements

Artwork: 

• Your uploaded artwork should be sized in accordance with your chosen product.
• Artwork guidelines vary by product - Please contact us with any questions.

Proofing:

• We require that a client review and approve a PDF proof before printing.
• Hardcopy proofs are available by special request.  Additional fee may apply.

File Format:

• We recommend saving your final artwork as a PDF with all vector content.

Other Accepted File Formats Include:

• JPG, JPEG, TIF, TIFF, BMP, PNG, EPS, CDR, PSD, or AI.
• Provide artwork at the correct size.
• Graphics over 200" can be scaled.
• Please submit art in the CMYK colorspace.
• Pantone® Coated and Uncoated spot colors are acceptable, although 100% color matching is not a standard guarantee.  Palette swatches may be produced for your specific project.  Additional fee may apply.
• Flatten all objects, gradients, swatches, symbols, special effects, and/or transparencies and outline all text.

Bleed:

• For artwork that extends to the cut line – add 1/4" to each edge with a bleed.
• For Flags, Fabrics and Table Covers please add 1" bleed per edge.
• Please refer to the appropriate template for exact sizing.

Safety Margin:

• Please keep text and logos at least 1/4" from all edges of the artwork.
• For Flags, Fabrics and Table Covers please keep text and logos at least 2" from the respective templates finished size boundary.

Die Cut:

• For artwork that requires a contour or die cut – add a vector layer with the die cut to the artwork.

Resolution:

• Artwork must be at least 150 DPI or higher.
• Small text should be vectorized to ensure legibility.
• We can print sub-standard art, but please note that in we are not responsible for low resolution quality / pixelation issues.  As a rule of thumb, any file intended for use as a thumbnail, sourced from a cell phone screenshot, or small format free logos/artwork from services such as Canva are generally unsuitable for print.  Some of these online design services offer export of suitable file types for a fee - contact us with questions about this and we'll be happy to provide guidance.

Retouch & Pre-Press Setup:

• These requirements apply to print-ready artwork.  Print-ready artwork is required for Tier 1 pricing schedule and certain other projects.  Artwork requiring vectorization, color adjustment, or other design services may incur additional fees or artwork deposit prior to production.