ACCEPTED FILE TYPES?
What file types do you accept?
We accept PDF, PSD, TIFF, JPEG, AI, EPS files and artwork created in any of the professional design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw.
Artwork created in any Microsoft program such as Word cannot be used, this will be the same response from all professional printers, however, it may still be possible to get your artwork print ready so get in touch.
Which file types provide the best possible print?
As long as the artwork has been created in CMYK format at a minimum of 300dpi and no compression has been used when saving, then all of the above file types will give a high quality print. However, If your software has the option to save as a "Press Quality" PDF file (Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Adobe Illustrator CS2 and above) then we recommend this file type.
How do I save as a "Press Quality" PDF file?
The option to save as a "Press Quality" PDF file is only available in Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Adobe Illustrator CS2 and above:
Adobe Photoshop:
While working on your document always save it as a PSD file with all image and text layers preserved, DO NOT flatten your artwork prior to saving. When you are ready to output as a "Press Quality" PDF file, select "Save As" then "Photoshop PDF", when presented with the "Adobe PDF Preset" options simply choose "Press Quality". Proceed to the section entitled "Compression", ensure that the compression box is set to "None" and save your file.
Adobe Illustrator:
When you are ready to output from AI format to a "Press Quality" PDF file, select "Save As" then "Adobe PDF", when presented with the "Adobe PDF Preset" options simply choose "Press Quality". Proceed to the section entitled "Compression", ensure that all compression boxes are set to "None" and save your file.
Why is my "Press Quality" PDF file size so large?
When saving as a "Press Quality" PDF file a large file size (anything up to 100mb) is perfectly normal.
Is there anything else I need to know?
Please ensure that all file types are PC based.
If you are providing artwork as a PSD or TIFF file and not saving as a "Press Quality" PDF file (explained above) then please ensure that all image and text layers are preserved, DO NOT flatten your artwork prior to saving. All non standard Windows fonts that have been used must be supplied. Your fonts can be found in My Computer\Drive C:\Windows\Fonts and can be attached individually to an e-mail or included in a folder with your artwork.
If you are providing artwork as a JPEG file and not saving as a "Press Quality" PDF file (explained above) then please ensure that the image quality save setting is set to maximum when saving.
If you are providing artwork as an AI or EPS file and not saving as a "Press Quality" PDF file (explained above) then please ensure that all fonts are converted to paths/outlines and that all images are embedded. Alternatively, all non standard Windows fonts and images that have been used must be supplied. Your fonts can be found in My Computer\Drive C:\Windows\Fonts and can be attached individually to an e-mail or included in a folder with your artwork.
Please take the time to read our design and bleed sections as they are very important.
If you have any questions or require any further information then do not hesitate to get in touch.