What we need to print your job right.
A print-ready file is the difference between a clean job and a redo. Here is exactly what to send, the most common issues we see, and the fastest way to fix them.
The five requirements
1. File format
PDF preferred. AI, EPS, PSD, TIFF, and high-resolution JPG or PNG accepted. Send fonts outlined or embedded.
2. Resolution
300 DPI at final print size. A 72 DPI web image enlarged to a banner will pixelate.
3. Color mode
CMYK, not RGB. Bright on-screen RGB colors shift toward a duller print color when converted at the press. Convert in your design app before uploading.
4. Bleed and safe zone
0.125 inch bleed past the trim line. Keep important text 0.125 inch inside the trim line so nothing gets cut off. For larger formats, see the spec on the product page.
5. Fonts
Outline fonts in your design app, or embed them in your PDF. Files with live text can substitute the wrong font on our end.
Not sure if your file qualifies?
Add our $97 File Prep service at checkout. Our team checks resolution, color mode, bleed, and fonts and corrects anything that would block production. Adds 2 business days.
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