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Preparing Full Color Artwork
If you are preparing your own files for output, please use the following guidelines. If you email files, they should be under 5 MB in size. For files over 5 MB, please use the upload button below. Be sure to include any special instructions.
File Specifications
If you are preparing your own files for output, please use the following guidelines. If you email files, they should be under 5 MB in size. For files over 5 MB, please use the upload button below. Be sure to include any special instructions.
- Vector art is preferable for most forms of output, such as vinyl lettering and art. All vector files should be saved in standard eps or Adobe Illustrator and should be fully editable for scaling, rotating, etc.
- Continous tone images (such as photos) must have a resolution (pixels per inch) of at least 75 – 150 dpi at actual output size.
- Artwork does not have to be full size, but should be proportional to final output dimensions.
- All fonts should be converted into outlines.
- Special effects, such as drop shadows or blurs may not output correctly when scaled.
- Bleeds should be at least 1/4 “, no more than 2”.
- Crop marks should be indicated on artwork.
Color Considerations
- Vinyl banners are printed in four-color (CMYK) process ink. Exact PMS color matches are not possible, but can be used as a guideline.
- Rich black should be used for large areas using this formula: C-50%, M-50%, Y-50%, K-100%.
- Bright reds should be filled with the following formula: C-0%, M-100%, Y-100, K-10%.
- Color images saved as TIFFs and colored vector images may vary in appearance.
We will email you a proof before final output, if possible (size permitting).
Page size paper proofs available upon request.