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How do I set up my art files? What are your File Specifications?

File Specifications:

  • Flatten all Objects/Gradients/Swatches/Symbols/Special Effects/Transparencies
  • Outline all text
  • Flattened PDF (Single Page) or JPEG file types only
  • Remove all crop marks/bleed otherwise they will be printed
  • File must be the same exact size as what is ordered (exception is Gallery wrap Fold Edge and Products with templates)
  • CMYK only (we do not print Pantone/5th/Spot/RGB)
  • 150 dpi
  • If using a template, the file uploaded to our site should match the exact “template size” (different than “graphic size”).
  • Do not scale template files, just flatten them and save at 150 dpi
  • Files over 200″ can be scaled
  • Under 300 mb for upload ***Remove EVERYTHING from your file that you do not want printed on the final product – especially hidden layers and template guidelines.

  • Make sure all objects are embedded and flattened (we do not print Non-Native Art).

  • If the file is made in Indesign, please flatten the file in Illustrator or Photoshop and export to a JPEG ONLY as we don’t recommend using Indesign at our facility.
  • If using Compound Paths to create transparencies/shapes, please completely rasterize or flatten them into the file or they may print incorrectly.

  • We do not have specific measurements for Panel jobs. If you are printing in Panels, please make sure you are providing a minimum of 1″ overlay in your files.

Template set up (general directions):

  • Design on a layer on top of our template
  • Once the design is made, delete the entire layer that includes the blue space/text/guidelines we provide or else they will be printed
  • Flatten all objects/transparencies/gradients/swatches and outline all text
  • Save the file as a flattened PDF or JPEG full size at 150 dpi
  • The size of the file uploaded to the website should be exactly the same size as the template was provided, including the artboard (white) space in the file

  • Our template is used as a guide or reference to show general placement of logos/graphic elements

  • We print on white material, if you leave an area blank it will print white

Yes. Just like transparencies, hidden layers in artwork can have unpredictable results when printed. These results are not always visible in previews. We highly suggest that you remove any layers, objects, and effects that are not meant to appear in the final graphic or you may flatten the artwork or submit as a jpeg.

NO. Instead, please ensure that all fonts are outlined prior to file upload. If you are using Photoshop, please provide flattened file only.

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