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Our specs for Digital Art Requirements will help you to submit accepted file formats and to avoid potential problems:
Vector Art:
Any file created in Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, or Freehand must be saved in an .eps or .ai format with all fonts converted to curves or outlines. Any colors used in the image must be specified as either spot (Pantone/PMS) or by a CMYK breakdown, based on the job requirements.
Scanned Art:
Any image scanned into an image-editing application (i.e. Adobe Photoshop) must have a minimum resolution of 600 dpi at 100% of the requested size. This file should be supplied as black and white and must have been scanned from camera-ready artwork, saved in .tif, .eps, or .bmp format.
Four-Color Process:
Files supplied for four color process reproduction (CMYK) must be a minimum resolution of 300 dpi at 100% of the requested size. The file must be submitted in a CMYK format and saved in either a .tif, .eps, or uncompressed .jpg format. Raw scans and images from a digital camera are RGB and must be converted to CMYK before submitting.
* Please note: When creating artwork, tints of colors (i.e. 20% black to represent gray) will not reproduce on some types of products.
Formatting:
Please save all files with the appropriate three digit extension (.eps, .tif), and if using a vector-based application (Corel, Illustrator, Freehand), a PC-format preview (.tif) as many of our vendors accept PC and Macintosh formatted files.
Preferred File Formats: .CDR (X3 or lower) .AI (CS3 or lower).EPS, .TIF, .BMP, .JPG. Sorry, Quark and AutoCad files are not accepted.
* Please note: After submitting artwork electronically, please fax or mail a hard copy of the artwork with the order.
- Helpful Hints:
Use the recommended formats listed above. These formats assure that factories with limited digital art capabilities can use the digital art provided and that Impact Sign Company can archive for use on subsequent orders.
- Microsoft Office programs such as PowerPoint, Word or Publisher are not considered true graphic programs. Avoid using these programs to create your artwork.
- Avoid using low resolution jpg or bitmap files.
- Digital art created in QuarkXPress, Pagemaker and other “layout” programs cannot be utilized because they incorporate multiple files. We recommend using the following file formats: .eps, .tif, .bmp, .jpg.
- Graphic Files originally created for Internet use cannot be used effectively for production as the resolution and color space are limited.
E-mail files:
Please try to keep e-mailed file sizes below 3MB. If the file is too large, put it into a folder and zip/stuffit to reduce file size. Please don't exceed 5 MB. For extremely large file, please mail or deliver your files on CD, or DVD.
Color Matching:
For files that are to be cut in vinyl, we cannot guarantee an exact color match due to the limited pallet of colors available from the manufacturer.
If color matching is crucial, the file MUST be printed. Keep in mind, each printer has a different color gamut - this means the file will print differently than what you see on the screen or from any other desktop printers.
Please don’t hesitate to call (309)736-7366 if you have questions or need additional information!
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