Artwork Requirements

We accept artwork created on Mac or PC platforms in the following formats:

• Adobe InDesign up to CS3
• Adobe Illustrator up to CS3
• Adobe Freehand up to MX
• Microsoft Publisher up to 2007
• Other Formats - Inquire

We recommend the Adobe PDF file format:

How to create a PDF from Adobe InDesign (.pdf)

How to create a PDF from Adobe Illustrator (.pdf)

How to create a PDF from Adobe Freehand (.pdf)

Click here for a general PDF guidelines (.pdf)

Note: if you are creating multiple designs, please send each design (or version) individually in its own file to optimize the prepress process and avoid manipulation errors.

Please check your designs, spelling, and punctuation carefully before submitting files. Corrections or modifications made after the proofing stage will incur additional charges.

Full Bleeds and Layout

Printed color past the edge of the trim margins is known as bleed.

If your design or background color is intended to cover the entire surface of the page we require a 1/8" (0.125") bleed around each edge of the artwork.

For example: if you have a 8.5" x 11" sell sheet with bleed, you should build your design to 8.75" x 11.25" as this ensures a 1/8" bleed around the entire piece.

Other Considerations

Image mode and resolution are extremely important in ensuring correct color and clarity.

All raster files (such as photographs) should be submitted in CMYK mode and should have a resolution of at least 300 d.p.i. at printed dimensions.

RGB images will be automatically converted to CMYK. This can cause unexpected shifts in color. For optimal results please make your own separations, particularly when color is critical.

Need design assistance?

If you are unsure whether you have a press-ready file or finished design, we are happy to help.

Our in-house design staff specializes in artwork compositing and knows what works best on our equipment.

Please contact us for a no-obligation quote.

We will work with you every step of the way to meet or exceed your vision.