To insure your project files are processed in the most efficient manner, the following guidelines are provided for submitting artwork. ACCEPTABLE FILE FORMATS 1. PREFERRED VECTOR FILES *.ai (Adobe Illustrator). Convert all text to "outlines". *.eps (Encapsulated Postscript). Convert all text to "paths". *.pdf (Adobe Portable Document) 2. PREFERRED RASTER IMAGE FILES *.tiff *.psd (Adobe Photoshop) *.jpeg (or *.jpg) Please save at 300 dpi or higher. Lesser quality is acceptable when providing the image merely as an example. WE DO NOT ACCEPT document files, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word, or MS Publisher CONVERTING FONTS TO OUTLINES Text can be converted to curves (paths) in some graphics programs. This will prevent upload errors that result when fonts are not embedded in your file and insure that your text will print clearly. WITH ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR 1. Select all text 2. Click Type Menu>Type>Create Outlines 3. Text now has a blue outline 4. Save a copy and re-upload DEFINITIONS VECTOR GRAPHICS are non-image files made up of lines and curves which define geometric shapes or objects called vectors. This type of artwork is "resolution independent" which means that the artwork can be scaled to any size without losing detail. RASTER IMAGES are image files which use a grid of tiny squares called pixels. Each pixel is assigned a color and location. This type of artwork is "resolution dependent" which means that the image is better with more pixels (higher resolution). Output size cannot be scaled larger without losing detail (pixelation). When submitting image files, please use this guideline: 100% scale (full-size output): submit your file at 300 dpi 50% scale: submit your file at 400 dpi 25% scale: submit your file at 600 dpi 10% scale: submit your file at 1200 dpi Thumbnail-size jpeg and tiff files are not high enough resolution to be used on large prints (like a banner). WHAT IS RESOLUTION? Resolution refers to the number of dots per inch (dpi), or the amount of detail the image has. Most documents prepared for upload should be 300 dpi at 100% of the final print size. Higher resolution means a more detailed image, but it also means a larger file size and a longer upload time. Images found on the internet are typically at a resolution of 72 dpi. This resolution is much too low for quality printing. In addition, most images on the web are protected by copyright laws, so we cannot recommend images found on the web. CMYK vs. RGB CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) are the colors used in the printing process, whereas RGB (Red, Green, and Blue) are the colors used by screen displays such as your monitor. Please note that JPEG files are almost always in RGB. Your document should be created in CMYK mode so that the colors that you see on the screen most closely match the final printed product. If you create your document in RGB, the colors in your printed product may vary slightly. Many of the bright values produced by your monitor cannot be reproduced in print. PMS® PANTONE COLOR MATCHING FOR VECTOR FILES THAT ARE DIGITALLY PRINTED Please include and indicate in your files all PMS colors. We will do our best to match PMS colors, but our printer uses the CMYK color system and some colors are difficult to match. Some materials also cause color shifting which may result in slight variations. Please consult a Pantone Color Bridge Chart for the CMYK version of the PMS color required. FILE SUBMISSION Please send via email for files less than 20 megabytes. For larger files, please send via sendthisfile.com. Not sure? Call us. PHONE: 253-473-1760 TOLL FREE: 1-877-473-1760 FAX: 253-473-1835 budgetsigns@nventure. com HOME | GRAPHIC DESIGN | BANNERS | PLYWOOD | VEHICLES | SCREEN PRINTING | A-BOARDS | SITE SIGNS | MAGNETICS DIGITAL PRINTING | SEND A FILE | CONTACT US