File Guidelines

Accepted File Format

  • CorelDraw X4
  • Illustrator CS2
  • InDesign CS4
  • EPS*
  • PDF*
  • Photoshop CS2*
  • JPG*
  • TIFF*
  • Microsoft Publisher*
  • Microsoft Word*
  • Microsoft Works*
  • Microsoft Excel*
  • Microsoft Power Point*
  • Corel Word Perfect*

* Printing Limitations may apply to these file types. Additional conversion fees may apply if needed. Please contact us for additional information.

Don't see your file type listed? Give us a call, we may be able to help you convert your file.

General Filre Requirements

  • sRGB or U.S.Sheetfed Coated v2 Color spaces are Prefered
  • if artwork has a bleed it must be included (.125 inch minimum)
  • Only PC fonts are accepted at this time. Mac fonts are currently not accepted. Please call for details
  • Embeded or Linked bitmaps at a resolution of 150 or higher (quality can not be guaranteed on resolutions lower then 150 dpi)
  • For larger Sign or Vehicle Wrap files a resolution of 72 dpi may be acceptable. Call for details

Corel DrawX4 File Requirements

  • All fonts converted to cruves or PC Fonts included
  • Included or embed all linked files

Illustrator CS2 File Requirements

  • All fonts convered to outlines or PC Fonts included
  • Included or embed all linked files

Indesign CS4 File Requirements

  • All fonts convered to outlines or PC Fonts included
  • Included or embed all linked files

PDF File Requirements

  • Vector PDF files are prefered
  • if artwork has a bleed it must be included (.125 inch minimum)
  • Any corrections may require resubmission of file.

EPS File Requirements

  • Vector EPS files are prefered
  • All fonts convered to outlines or PC Fonts included
  • Included or embed all linked files
  • Any corrections may require resubmission of file.

Photoshop CS2

  • If artwork has a bleed it must be included (.125 inch minimum)
  • Flattened artwork is prefered
  • Layered artwork containing fonts require PC Fonts included
  • Any corrections may require resubmission of file.

JPG & TIFF File Requirements

  • Please use the Lowest (larger file) compression option available
  • Any corrections may require resubmission of file.

Microsoft Publisher File Requirements

  • All PC Fonts included
  • Please include any bitmaps used in the original layout

Microsoft Word & Works File Requiements

  • All PC Fonts included (Word and Works will not warn if fonts are not present)
  • Please include any bitmaps used in the original layout
  • Additonal layout fees may apply if artwork is at different size then finished product

Microsoft Excel File Requirements

  • All PC Fonts included (Excel will not warn if fonts are not present)
  • Please include any bitmaps used in the original layout
  • Additonal layout fees may apply if artwork is at different size then finished product

Microsoft Power Point File Requirements

  • All PC Fonts included (Power Point will not warn if fonts are not present)
  • Please include any bitmaps used in the original layout
  • Additonal layout fees may apply if artwork is at different size then finished product

Corel Word Perfect File Requirements

  • All PC Fonts included (Word Perfect will not warn if fonts are not present)
  • Please include any bitmaps used in the original layout
  • Additonal layout fees may apply if artwork is at different size then finished product

Templates

Business Card Layout Templates
#10 Envelope Layout Templates

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