FILE SETUP
We want to have your finished product looking its best, that is why providing us with high resolution files with bleed (when applicable ) is important. Any time spent on our part to vectorize a logo or add bleed to files does add additional cost. Please review the file requirements below, if you have any questions reach out to our graphics department.
PREFERRED FILE FORMAT
- Press quality PDF
- Crop marks
- Bleed .125" (if applicable)
- No color bars
- No registration marks
CREATING PRESS QUALITY PDFS
- When creating a new document (InDesign, Illustrator)
- Set the bleed to .125"
- Design images intended to go to the edge of the paper by extending art to the .125" bleed
- Export the pdf as
- Press Quality
- Marks and Bleed Tab
- Check the box for Crop Marks
- Check the box for Bleed and Slug "Use Document Bleed Settings"
- Export
IMAGES
- Color and Grayscale images to 300 DPI if over 450 DPI
- Monochrome images to 1200 DPI if over 1900 DPI
LOGOS
Vector format
- .ai, .eps, or SVG
- artwork that has been created as vector in illustration (Illustrator) software saved as a pdf
- Review the images to the right for more information