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Artwork Checklist

Our aim with every order, is to produce the highest quality decoration so that your branding looks effective. These tips can help you prepare your artwork.

File Format

  • PDF is in the preferred file format.
  • InDesign files can be supplied as entire packages (File > Package) which include images, fonts and the InDesign file. You can compress this into a ZIP file to make it easier to send to us.

Fonts

  • All fonts must be embedded, outlined or converted to curves/paths.​
  • For fonts printed in full colour (CMYK), the type must be no less than 8pt.​

Colour Mode

  • Brand colours should be setup as Pantone (PMS) spot colours.
  • All full colour images should should be converted to CMYK prior to making the PDF. Objects and images supplied in RGB will be converted to CMYK by our design team.

Artwork Resolution

  • Colour images should be no less than 300dpi.

Bleed

  • All graphic objects and images that are to print to the edge of the artwork, must extend beyond the trim area by 3mm.

Line Thickness

  • Minimum line thickness should be 0.25pt.

Transparency / Overprint

  • All Layers must be flattened.
  • If transparency or overprints are to be used in the document they must be flattened and preserved within the documents.

Not sure how to setup your artwork?

Browse our checklist of specifications on file formats, fonts, colours, bleed and image resolution for better branding

Need help making a print-ready PDF?

Read our guide which steps you through the process of converting a file into a PDF from different applications

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With a range of brand decoration options available, what are the benefits and features of each technique?

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