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 Click here to download our complete File Setup Guide
General File Setup Recommendations:
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Set canvas/page size/image size to the full size of the desired sign in inches. 1/8” bleed area on all sides. If you are creating 3'x8' vinyl banner, then set your canvas size to 36.25 inches x 96.25 inches. |
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Resolution: Minimum of 150 dpi. |
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Color Mode: CMYK. |
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Background should be a color in your file, please do not send a transparent file. |
Recommendations by SOFTWARE
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Photoshop
Flatten the image.
Make sure your file contains only 1 layer.
Save as a PDF, JPG, TIFF or PSD file.
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Illustrator
Convert all text to outlines.
Expand all Fills and Stokes.
Save as a PDF file.
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Corel Products
Save your Corel file as a high resolution (150dpi or greater)
TIFF, PDF, EPS or JPEG.
Corel files (CDR, CPT) can not be processed or printed.
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Publisher
Save your Publisher file as a PDF or high resolution (150dpi or greater) TIFF or JPEG.
Publisher files can not be processed or printed.
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PowerPoint
Save your PowerPoint file as a PDF or high resolution (150dpi or greater) TIFF or JPEG.
PowerPoint files can not be processed or printed.
PowerPoint files are best used for smaller sign types. Most PPT files are 8"x11" in size, and do not always enlarge well when used for banners or larger signs.
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Word
Please try to avoid sending Word files, they usually can not be printed. Try our easy online design tool to make a custom sign right on our site. |
If you still prefer to use Word, add a border proportional to your sign size and make your design inside that border only. When uploading your Word file, include all Fonts used in the files in upload.
Most Office products limit the artwork/page size making it less suitable to design a sign. Try converting your file to a high resolution PDF or TIFF and our pre-flight department will review your file. It may be possible to enlarge your design for printing.
Recommendations by FILE TYPE
Our favorite file type:
PDF or JPG files.
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PDF Files:
Convert all text to outlines.
Expand all fills and strokes.
All PDF's should be single-page files. |
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JPEG Files:
Set the resolution to a minimum of 150dpi at full sign size in inches.
Save it at 100% quality.
As a general rule JPEG files less than 1MB in size do not print well. |
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PSD Files:
Set the resolution to a minimum of 150dpi at full sign size in inches.
Flatten the file before saving it at 100% quality.
Do not compress or optimize the file.
As a general rule PSD files less than 1MB in size do not print well. |
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EPS Files:
Convert all text to outlines.
Expand all fills and strokes. |
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AI Files:
Convert all text to outlines.
Expand all Fills and Stokes. |
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HELPFUL TIPS:
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Do not use small or low resolution images. They will not print clearly. This includes most images copied off of the internet. |
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Keep text, images and logos 2 inches away from the edge. |
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Our recommended viewing mode for "ready-to-print" files is 'Print Size', or 'Actual Size'. If images or text appear pixilated or blurry on your screen, they will print blurry and pixilated too. |
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Set up your file at the full size of your desired sign/banner/sticker. |
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Download File Size Templates for use as a start in your own design software. CLICK HERE |
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Larger sizes are acceptable.We can always shrink your design, but it is much harder to enlarge it and ensure it will print clearly. |
When creating graphics for clear products any white elements will be printed in white ink, and to this effect, please submit files that are transparent (PDF, PSD, TIF, EPS, AI) as opposed to JPG, which will flatten to a white background, rendering any white elements intended to be printed indecipherable from the background.
1 foot equals 12 inches. To figure out size in inches, multiply width and height, (in feet) by 12. This gives you size in inches.
We will accept virtually any file for review. If your file is found to be unsuitable for printing, account holders will receive an email from us if there is a problem with a file (guests will not). You will not be charged for the proof, nor are you obligated to buy anything. If there is a problem with a file, you may choose to upload a new file, or stop at this step without obligation. If a problem file is in an existing order, you may submit a new file or if necessary, cancel the order for a full refund.
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