We prefer all files to be submitted as PDF files to minimize any font, image, text, or formatting complications. Print-ready files are also accepted in the following formats:
FILE EXTENSIONS
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PROGRAM USED / DESCRIPTION
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.ai |
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Adobe Illustrator (CS3 or CS4). Convert all fonts to outlines and embed any linked graphics. |
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.eps |
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Encapsulated postscript image file, preferably created using Adobe Illustrator or another vector graphics program.
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.tiff |
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This graphic file format will retain the highest possible image quality. |
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.jpeg |
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Standard format for photographic images. Be sure to set your camera to the highest resolution if using your own photos. You cannot add dpi after a picture is taken. Also note that most jpeg images downloaded from the web are NOT sufficient quality for printing. |
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.psd |
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Adobe Photoshop (CS3 or CS4). Flatten your layers before submitting your files. |
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.indd |
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Adobe InDesign (CS3 or CS4). Package your files to include your fonts and links and compress the packaged folder (.zip or .sit) to submit. We recommend converting your fonts to outlines if you are not using True Type Fonts (.TTF). |
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.pdf
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Portable Document Format. PDF's are our preferred file format as the document will retain it's layout, fonts, images, and text in the same format that you see on your screen, minimizing the possibility for errors when we receive the file on our end.
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.pub |
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Microsoft Publisher file.
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