Guidelines for
Art File Submission

Art File Submission Checklist

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Preferred File Types
☐ Vector files submitted
       .ai
       .cdr
       .eps
☐ PDF files contain true vector artwork
☐ Files reviewed before production

 

Why Vector Files
☐ Scalable without quality loss
☐ Best for cutting routing and large format output
☐ Maximum production flexibility

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Fonts and Text
☐ Vector files
Fonts converted to outlines or paths

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☐ Raster files
All text flattened

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Raster File Types
☐ .tif
☐ .jpg
☐ .bmp
☐ Digital print only acknowledged
☐ Production limitations understood

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Resolution Requirements
☐ 100–150 DPI at full size minimum
☐ 200–300 DPI at 50 percent scale for high quality
☐ Higher resolution used for large prints

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Color Setup
☐ CMYK color mode
☐ Embedded images in CMYK
☐ PMS color codes included if required

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File Delivery Method
☐ Email up to 25MB
☐ Dropbox
☐ Flash drive