Set-Up and Prepare your Design Files for Print

CORRECT SIZE

Make sure your file is the correct size before sending it.

Common file sizes are: 3.5"x2", 3"x5", 4"x6", 5"x7", 8"x10", 8.5"x11", 11"x17"

IMAGE RESOLUTION

All images used within your design must be saved out at 300ppi for the highest quality print results.

COLOR PROFILE

Your file needs to be saved out in CMYK in order for the colors to print correctly. 

FILE TYPES

Normally, we will prefer PDF, but will also accept Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign files. 

BLEEDS

If you have any artwork that runs to the edge of the paper, you need to add a .125" bleed to all four sides of your artwork.

OUTLINED FONTS

Outline your fonts in Illustrator or Photoshop, and do the same in InDesign or package your InDesign file to send over. 

EMBED IMAGES

In Illustrator, be sure to embed any linked images before sending. In InDesign, you can also package your file and the images will be included.