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For best results please follow our guidelines and templates, which can be found in this page.

FILE FORMAT:

We accept the following file format PDF.

FILE SIZE:

The maximum acceptable combined file size for all uploads is 75MB (megabytes).

RESOLUTION: All file formats must have a minimum of 350 dpi (dot per inch) resolution. The images designed for the web are done at a low screen resolution of 72 dpi. Print images need to be created at 350 dpi or there will be a substantial drop in the image quality.

 

COLOR MODE:

All color artwork and/or images must be provided in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) color mode. All black & white artworks and/or images must be provided in grayscale color mode.

Heavy black ink might cause smearing.

BLEED:

What’s a bleed?

Bleed is the portion of the product that will be trimmed off when it is cut to the final size. 

 

Why bleed?

The purpose of a bleed is to continue a color, image, or design to the edge of the product. Due to the possibility of shifting in the trimming process, a bleed is required to ensure that a white line does not show on the edges of your product.

  1. We require ALL files to be built to the full bleed dimension specified for each trim size.
  2. We automatically trim the bleed off of each side, which will result in the desired trim size.

Please build your print-ready digital files by adding the appropriate bleed to your file.

  1. Add 0 .1″ bleed to each dimension (or 0.05″ bleed on all four sides) for the following products:business cards (please see exceptions in .325″ section), bookmarks, CD packages, club flyers, collectors cards, DVD packages, event tickets, postcards (please see exceptions in .325″ section), rack cards, rip business cards, rolodex, stickers, table tents, tent cards
  2. Add 0.125″ (1/8″) bleed to each dimension (or 0.0625″ bleed on all four sides) for the following products: brochures, door hangers, envelopes, flyers, hang tags, letterhead, mini menus, notepads, posters, staggered cut flyers, posters (wide), banners, window clings, window decals, yard signs
  3. Add 0.325″ bleed to each dimension for all special shapes except the Wink shape. For the Wink, add 0.1″ bleed to each dimension. The following business cards with round corners require a 0.325″ bleed: 2″x3.5″ and 3.35″x2.17″. The following postcards with round corners require a 0.325″ bleed: 4″x6″, 5.5″x8.5″, 4.25″x5.5″, 5″x7″.
  4. Add 0.1875″ bleed to each dimension for roll labels (or 0.09375″ bleed on all four sides for square or rectangle roll labels).
  5. Add 0.225″ bleed to each dimension (or 0.1125″ bleed on all four sides) for presentation folders, except for the 9″ x 12″, which has a bleed of 0.3″.
  6. Add 0.375″ bleed to each dimension (or 0.1875″ bleed on all four sides) for booklets, calendars, and catalogs.

CROP MARKS:

Please build your press-ready digital files by adding crop marks.
Lines indicating where the paper should be cut to produce the correct size.

FONTS:

  1. Fonts must be embedded in PDF files.
  2. Fonts must be outlined or converted to paths or curves in EPS files.
  3. Some fonts have copyright restrictions and will not embed in PDF Files.
  4. Quark Express: Fonts and images must be included with all files submitted. (Mac only)

 

SAFE ZONE:

All critical elements (text, images, logos, etc.) must be kept at least 0.125″ inside the edge. Anything left close to edge may be cut off during trimming.

 

BORDERS:

Please allow 1/16″ cutting space around your card. No borders are recommended, as shifting in the cutting process may make borders appear uneven.

PRODUCTSFINAL PRINT SIZE – 350DPISIZE WITH BLEED – 350DPI
Business CardInches: 2″x3.5″
Pixels: 700×1225
Inches: 2.1″x3.6″
Pixels: 735×1260
PostcardsInches: 4″x6″
Pixels: 1400×2100
Inches: 4.1″x6.1″
Pixels: 1435×2135
PostcardsInches: 4.25″x5.5″
Pixels: 1488×1925
Inches: 4.35″x5.6″
Pixels: 1522×1960
PostcardsInches: 5″x7″
Pixels: 1750×2450
Inches: 5.1″x7.1″
Pixels: 1785×2485
PostcardsInches: 5.5″x8.5″
Pixels: 1925×2975
Inches: 5.6″x8.6″
Pixels: 1960×3010
RackcardsInches: 4″x9″
Pixels: 1400×2975
Inches: 4.1″x9.1″
Pixels:1425×3185

Download Templates

For example: all business cards require a 0.1″ bleed to each dimension (or 0.05″ bleed on all four sides). Thus, a 2″ x 3.5″ business card would have a bleed size 2.1″ x 3.6″. Please visit our download templates by clicking the image below and design your files on these templates to ensure proper bleed.

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