File Submission Specifications

File Formats Accepted

• Adobe® Illustrator™ CS 2-5 (.ai format. If exporting from an application like Corel Draw™ please include "with curves" export option and outline all text prior to submission)
• Adobe® Photoshop™ CS 2-5 (.psd format. Layers preferred)
• Adobe® Photoshop™ CS 2-5 Large Format (.psp format. For files greater than 30,000px x 30,000px or 1.5gb in size)
• Tiff (.tif. .tiff. For folders up to 4GB in size please FLATTEN prior to submission)

Submission Guidelines

• ALL art should be provided in CMYK ONLY.
• Blacks must consist of 100% black and an even distribution of at least 35% of each other color (ie, CMYK 35, 35, 35, 100)
• Any desired Pantone™ Color match should be provided AT TIME OF SUBMISSION
• Any objects placed on an artboard must also be provided as a separate file to prevent image loss.
• Files should never be placed within additional files (nesting). Any linked files should be embedded properly.
• All Fonts should be converted to outlines (for ai) or rasterized (for psd/psd/tif) prior to submission. Embedded fonts may not print properly.

Digital Prints

• Small preview file in websafe (gif, jpg, png, svg) or .pdf format MUST be included to ensure provided artwork was provided in full.
• Raster Images MUST be provided at an equivalent minimum resolution of 24dpi at full size. Art may be provided at smaller scale with a proportionate DPI (ie, 200dpi for 1/4 scale). 100 dpi is recommended for most applications.
• Please FLATTEN .tif file prior to submission.

Cut/ Routed Files

• VECTOR format ONLY (ai preferred). Raster Images (.tif, psd, gif, jpg, png) will be converted to outlines at AN ADDITIONAL FEE.
• All type must be converted to outlines. Be sure to check all spelling and layout choices prior to submission.

Screen Printing

• VECTOR format ONLY (ai preferred). Raster Images (.tif, psd, gif, jpg, png) will be converted to outlines at AN ADDITIONAL FEE.
• Pantone or Ink Names must be provided for all spot colors.
• 4-color separations must be provided in CMYK.
• There are many variations in screen printing, please provide as much information as possible with your submission to guarantee an accurate print!

Closing Notes

• Be aware of limitations of your substrate. If you have any questions about margins, layout, or bleed, please ask your designer!
• Cropped print sections may be provided upon request. Please allow 4-6 extra days for shipping and processing.

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