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 below for more information