Start by downloading one of our free templates, these templates are PDF files that include predefined guidelines indicating bleed, trim, and safety specifications. Using our templates helps eliminate prepress problems and keeps your print job on schedule.

Full Size

All files need to be built to the final trim size plus bleed. So your files should 0.25” larger than the product size that you are purchasing. (i.e.: 2×3.5 business card = 2.25×3.75 graphic file). When generating the file into the proper format, don’t use any crop or printer’s marks for this will increase the dimensions of the design file.

Resolution

All images used should be at least 300dpi. Submitting files with a lower resolution than 300dpi can make the image look “pixilated” or blurry.

Color

We require that all submitted files be saved in CMYK to ensure color accuracy as all RGB submitted files are converted to CMYK.

Trim Lines

Don’t place any criticial images or text beyond the “safety zone”, which is at least 1/8” from the final trim size, to avoid it getting cut off when the finished piece is trimmed.