Artwork Requirements
Design Size
All artwork files need to be set to actual size with Photoshop files being saved at 300 dpi.
Artwork format
We require Vector based artwork for most spot colour work and the preferred format is Adobe Illustrator. For process and simulated process work we require layered Adobe Photoshop files saved at actual size at a minimum resolution of 300dpi.
NOTE: If there is text included within the file for best results this should be saved in vector format separately from the original file which will be dropped in during the design separation. If this is not possible increase the Photoshop resolution to around 600dpi to keep the text looking as clean as possible. Flatten and rasterize text whenever possible.
File Sizes
Artwork files should ideally be e-mailed to the relevant-mail address (if unsure contact your sales rep). When e-mailing files ensure they are referenced with your order number.
Fonts
All files created in Illustrator, CorelDRAW and In-Design must have all fonts outlined or converted to objects. Alternatively all screen and printer fonts used must be supplied in suitcases.
Proofing & Colour Matching
All artwork will be proofed as a .pdf document and must be signed off prior to production. For spot colour work all files must contain attached Pantone colour references (PMS). For process and simulated process work if the design or colour balance is critical a signed hard copy will be required prior to production.
Web Images
Imagery taken from websites will generally not work as these files are normally very small to enable web pages to load quickly and in turn the quality is very low.
Digital Photos
If you wish to use a digital photo they usually come as .jpg .bmp .gif files and will need to be a minimum of 150-300dpi and saved as CMYK. Always set your digital camera to quality level High or Best. If the digital camera does not take pictures at the correct quality have the images developed as a glossy print which can then be scanned.
Scans
If a scanned image is being supplied ensure the file is scanned at 300dpi as a minimum and quality settings are set to best or high. Ensure the image that is being scanned is glossy and high quality. Wherever possible please supply us with the original image which we will scan in house, ensuring the correct quality.
Accepted Formats
Illustrator CS (.ai, .eps, .pdf)
- Convert ALL fonts to outlines
- Outline ALL strokes
Photoshop CS (.psd, .tiff, .eps)
- Save as CMYK
In-Design CS (.indd)
- Include ALL fonts and placed images
Acrobat (.pdf)
- Embed ALL fonts and images upon export.
- Set image export to 300dpi