No matter what file type you currently have we will be able to produce great artwork for you product.  However not all files are made equal and some are better than others. Here is a list of file types that will produce the best possible imprint.

Please send all artwork in one of the following formats:

Supported Formats

Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
Encapsulated PostScript (.eps)
Photoshop Document (.psd, .pdd)
Portable Document Format (.pdf)
Tagged Image File Format (.tiff, .tif)

Unsupported Formats

Word Document (.doc)
Publisher Files
Excel Files
Negatives
Powerpoint Files
Faxes

Requirements for Electronic Art

Art that doesn’t follow these requirements may delay your order & incur additional charges.

Send art in a vector-based program (Illustrator) for best results.
Include all linked images and original parent files.
Convert fonts to paths or outlines, including fonts in linked images; otherwise, send all screen fonts & printer fonts.

For art in a raster-based program:

Not recommended for spot-color printing (results can appear “fuzzy”).
If you must use raster for spot colors, separate each ink color using channels or separate files.
300 dpi minimum at 100% for grayscale, duotone, and CMYK Photoshop files.

Art for CMYK Printing

Files for 4 color process printing must be color correct and in CMYK mode.
PDF files cannot be used unless accompanied by all supporting files.
8 pt. is the smallest type size for CMYK build.
Type smaller than 8 pt. must be separated as a spot color, or enlarged.
Reverses smaller than 8 pt. must be enlarged.

When sending art, remember:

Note the design software & version used on your purchase order.
If file doesn’t show actual ink colors to print, note the correct colors on your order.
Provide art at actual size and include crop or corner marks, or a die line, to show position.
Artwork must be provided in an editable format.
If art prints to the edge, extend art 1/8” beyond the edge (for the bleed).

PDF Files

We cannot accept PDFs for CMYK printing unless accompanied by all supporting files (the compression inherent in making PDFs can reduce the quality of placed images).
For spot color printing, we can usually work with PDFs.
Files with placed raster images must be accompanied by the supporting files.
Make sure the PDF is not password-protected.

Electronic Art Checklist

Raster Art

Resolution is 300dpi or higher.
Art is exact print size. Canvas size should be actual label size.
Bleeds: If the art bleeds, add additional 1/8" around edges
One Color art is in bitmap or grayscale (if there are screens).
2 or more color art is separated. Each ink color in a channel or seperate file.

Vector Art

Include any linked images.
Convert Fonts to Outlines or provide the screen and printer fonts used.
Bleeds: If the ink bleeds, add additional 1/8" around edge.
Art is exact print size. Draw crop marks or a dieline.
One Color art is provided in black only.
2 or more color art is created in spot colors.