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Artwork guide

Prepare your artwork

Follow these guidelines to ensure your print comes out exactly as expected. Proper file preparation guarantees the best possible result.

Accepted file formats

.PDF
Preferred — best quality
PREFERRED
.AI
Adobe Illustrator — vector
PREFERRED
.EPS
Vector format
PREFERRED
.SVG
Scalable vector
PREFERRED
.PNG
High resolution only (300+ DPI)
.JPG
High resolution only (300+ DPI)
.PSD
Photoshop — flattened layers
.TIFF
High resolution accepted

Resolution & size requirements

Minimum resolution
300 DPI
Required for all raster images (PNG, JPG, PSD)
Ideal resolution
300–600 DPI
Best results for photo-based designs
Vector files
Any size
AI, PDF, EPS, SVG scale without quality loss
File size limit
500 MB
Maximum upload size per file

Color mode

CMYK — Preferred

Use CMYK color mode for best color accuracy in print. Colors print exactly as designed.

RGB — Accepted

RGB files are accepted but colors may shift slightly when converted to CMYK for printing.

Do's & don'ts

Do this
Use vector files (AI, PDF, EPS) whenever possible
Set up your file at the actual print size
Include a 0.125" bleed on all sides
Keep important content 0.25" from edges
Outline all fonts before saving
Embed all linked images
Use solid black (C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:100) for text
Avoid this
Low resolution images (under 300 DPI)
Screenshots or images from websites
Fonts that are not outlined or embedded
Word documents or PowerPoint files
Files smaller than the final print size
Transparent backgrounds on vinyl prints
Using RGB-only colors for critical brand colors

Need design help?

Don't have a ready file? We can help create or refine your design. Just describe what you need in your quote request.

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Quick checklist

Vector or 300+ DPI file
CMYK color mode
Fonts outlined
Correct file size
0.125" bleed included
Images embedded
Not sure?

We review every file before printing. If there's an issue we'll contact you before proceeding.

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