File Specifications

We accept the following File Types

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • .EPS
  • .PDF
  • .TIF

File Setup

Large Format Banners & Displays

Resolution 100dpi
Color Mode CMYK

Posters, Business Cards, Postcards, Flyers/Brochures

Resolution 300dpi
Color Mode CMYK

Specifications Per Product

Banners

Create and send file at full product size + 1/4" (0.25") bleed.

Notes:

Sewn Hem: For banners that will have sewn hems we recommend leaving text and important images 1.5” from top, bottom, and both sides. Text located within 1.5” of top, bottom, and sides may be stitched through. Background images should extend to edge of artwork on all sides.

Pole Pockets: For banners that will have pole pockets (sewn or taped) please follow the chart below. Be sure to leave text and important images the correct distance from the edge of banner (either top and bottom, or top only) - depending on location and size of pole pockets.

pole diameterMargin
1/2"leave at least 1.5" from edge of pole pocket side of banner
1"leave at least 3" from edge of pole pocket side of banner
1.5"leave at least 4" from edge of pole pocket side of banner
2"leave at least 4.75" from edge of pole pocket side of banner
3"leave at least 6.5" from edge of pole pocket side of banner

Fold Up Displays

Create and send file at full product size + 1/4" (0.25") bleed.

Note: We recommend leaving text and important images at least 1.5” from top and bottom of artwork. Text and important images located within 1.5” of top and bottom of artwork may be stitched through. Background images should extend to edge of artwork on all sides.

Retractable / Roll Up Displays

Create and send file at full product size + 1/4" (0.25") bleed.

Note: We recommend leaving text and important images at least 1.5” from top and bottom of artwork. Text and important images located within 1.5” of top and bottom of artwork may be stitched through. Background images should extend to edge of artwork on all sides.

Posters

Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (0.125") bleed. See Example Layout at bottom of this page for details.

Note: Text and important images should be placed at least 1/16" (0.0625") inside cut line. Text and important images placed less than 1/16" (0.0625") from cut line may be cut off.

Further layout and design tips can be found in the File section of the FAQ.

Business Cards

Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (0.125") bleed. See Example Layout at bottom of this page for details.

Note: Text and important images should be placed at least 1/16" (0.0625") inside cut line. Text and important images placed less than 1/16" (0.0625") from cut line may be cut off.

Further layout and design tips can be found in the File section of the FAQ.

Envelopes / Letterhead

Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (0.125") bleed. See Example Layout at bottom of this page for details.

Note: Text and important images should be placed at least 1/16" (0.0625") inside cut line. Text and important images placed less than 1/16" (0.0625") from cut line may be cut off.

Further layout and design tips can be found in the File section of the FAQ.

Postcards

Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (0.125") bleed. See Example Layout at bottom of this page for details.

Note: Text and important images should be placed at least 1/16" (0.0625") inside cut line. Text and important images placed less than 1/16" (0.0625") from cut line may be cut off.

Further layout and design tips can be found in the File section of the FAQ.

Flyers / Brochures

Flat - NO Fold: Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (.125") bleed. See Example Layout at bottom of this page for details.

Accordian Fold: Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (.125") bleed. Click for template.

8.5" x 11" Template
8.5" x 14" Template

Note: Please be sure that template background layer is turned off when saving final finished file.

Half Fold / Parallel: Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (.125") bleed. Click for template.

8.5" x 11" Template
8.5" x 14" Template

Note: Please be sure that template background layer is turned off when saving final finished file.

Tri-Fold / Letter Fold: Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (.125") bleed. Click for template.

8.5" x 11" Template (INSIDE)
8.5" x 11" Template (OUTSIDE)
8.5" x 14" Template (INSIDE)
8.5" x 14" Template (OUTSIDE)

Note: Please be sure that template background layer is turned off when saving final finished file.

Z-Fold: Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (.125") bleed. Click for template.

8.5" x 11" Template
8.5" x 14" Template

Note: Please be sure that template background layer is turned off when saving final finished file.

Roll Fold: Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (.125") bleed. Click for template.

8.5" x 11" Template (INSIDE) - Not available at this time
8.5" x 11" Template (OUTSIDE) - Not available at this time
8.5" x 14" Template (INSIDE)
8.5" x 14" Template (OUTSIDE)

Note: Please be sure that template background layer is turned off when saving final finished file.

Gate Fold: Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (.125") bleed. Click for template.

8.5" x 11" Template
8.5" x 14" Template

Note: Please be sure that template background layer is turned off when saving final finished file.

Double Parallel Fold: Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (.125") bleed. Click for template.

8.5" x 11" Template (INSIDE)
8.5" x 11" Template (OUTSIDE)
8.5" x 14" Template (INSIDE)
8.5" x 14" Template (OUTSIDE)

Note: Please be sure that template background layer is turned off when saving final finished file.

Double Gate Fold: Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (.125") bleed. Click for template.

8.5" x 11" Template
8.5" x 14" Template

Note: Please be sure that template background layer is turned off when saving final finished file.

Further layout and design tips can be found in the File section of the FAQ.

Magnets

Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (0.125") bleed. See Example Layout at bottom of this page for details.

Note: Text and important images should be placed at least 1/16" (0.0625") inside cut line. Text and important images placed less than 1/16" (0.0625") from cut line may be cut off.

Further layout and design tips can be found in the File section of the FAQ.

Stickers

Create and send file at full product size + 1/8" (0.125") bleed. See Example Layout at bottom of this page for details.

Note: Text and important images should be placed at least 1/16" (0.0625") inside cut line. Text and important images placed less than 1/16" (0.0625") from cut line may be cut off.

Further layout and design tips can be found in the File section of the FAQ.

Example Layout


Example Layout

Download a PDF version of the example layout.

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