| File Setup, Templates & Design Hints |
| Types of files we prefer |
File Types
Although we accept many types of files there are certain types that make our jobs
easier and save you time. We prefer 300dpi PDF files or 300pdi TIFF files for optimal
quality.
Although we accept many types of files there are certain types that make our jobs
easier and save you time. We prefer 300dpi PDF files or 300pdi TIFF files for optimal
quality.
| What types of images to use? |
Resolution
Images and designs should be saved to 300 dpi at 100% of the dimensions at which
they will print to ensure high quality printing results.
Images and designs should be saved to 300 dpi at 100% of the dimensions at which
they will print to ensure high quality printing results.
Color Mode
Unless you specifically want a PMS spot color please do not include them in your
files. Unless otherwise noted please use CMYK colors on all images and designs.
Almost all images begin as RGB but are always printed with CMYK, so do the
conversion on your end so there are no surprises.
Unless you specifically want a PMS spot color please do not include them in your
files. Unless otherwise noted please use CMYK colors on all images and designs.
Almost all images begin as RGB but are always printed with CMYK, so do the
conversion on your end so there are no surprises.
File Type
Acceptable image formats: PSD, JPG, TIFF or EPS. Please do not use PNG or GIF
as they have very limited colors and your images will suffer in quality by using them.
Acceptable image formats: PSD, JPG, TIFF or EPS. Please do not use PNG or GIF
as they have very limited colors and your images will suffer in quality by using them.
Compression
If saving images as a JPG or using JPG compression on your TIFF file please make
sure the quality is at least 80% to insure your image looks as good as possible when
printed.
If saving images as a JPG or using JPG compression on your TIFF file please make
sure the quality is at least 80% to insure your image looks as good as possible when
printed.
| What types of images to use? |
Bleeds
If your file has a background image or color that extends to the edge of the sheet or
card that is considered a "full bleed." In order to create this effect we must cut 1/8" off
all the sides. When designing the card make sure that you account for this and have
1/8" added on all sides (if you are making a 4x6 postcard you will add an 1/8" on the
left, right, top and bottom to make the size 4.25" x 6.25")
If your file has a background image or color that extends to the edge of the sheet or
card that is considered a "full bleed." In order to create this effect we must cut 1/8" off
all the sides. When designing the card make sure that you account for this and have
1/8" added on all sides (if you are making a 4x6 postcard you will add an 1/8" on the
left, right, top and bottom to make the size 4.25" x 6.25")
Live Area
Liver area refers to the area that one can place text and graphics without risk of them
getting cut off. For example the live area on anything we print is 1/8" in from all the
sides (for a 4x6 postcard for instance there would be a live area of 3.75x5.75.) If you
are having trouble please download a template for your job so you can see exactly
what is going on.
Liver area refers to the area that one can place text and graphics without risk of them
getting cut off. For example the live area on anything we print is 1/8" in from all the
sides (for a 4x6 postcard for instance there would be a live area of 3.75x5.75.) If you
are having trouble please download a template for your job so you can see exactly
what is going on.
| Template Downloads |
Business Card Templates
2" x 3.5" Business Card Templates
Postcard Templates
4" x 6" Postcard Templates
5" x 7" Postcard Templates
5.5" x 8.5" Postcard Templates
6" x 9" Postcard Templates
5" x 7" Postcard Templates
5.5" x 8.5" Postcard Templates
6" x 9" Postcard Templates
Postcard Templates
8.5" x 11" Tri-Fold Brochure Templates
8.5" x 14" Tri-Fold Brochure Templates
8.5" x 14" Quad-Fold Brochure Templates
11" x 17" Quad-Fold Brochure Templates
11" x 17" Six-Fold Brochure Templates
8.5" x 14" Tri-Fold Brochure Templates
8.5" x 14" Quad-Fold Brochure Templates
11" x 17" Quad-Fold Brochure Templates
11" x 17" Six-Fold Brochure Templates
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