We can work with a number of different popular file types. Below are some basic guidelines.
Preferred File Types
Vector based: .pdf or .eps
Image based: *High Resolution (300dpi) .tiff or .png
CorelDraw files (.cdr or .eps)
- Convert all fonts to curves
- Make sure all placed images are a minimum 300 dpi and are embedded in the file
- Convert all colors to Spot Colors
- Save art at the actual size to be printed
Adobe Illustrator files (.pdf or .eps)
- Convert all fonts to outlines
- Make sure all placed images are a minimum 300 dpi and are embedded in the file
- Convert all colors to Spot Colors
- Save art at the actual size to be printed
Adobe Photoshop files (.tiff or .png )
- Create art at the actual size to be printed and save files at 300dpi
- Rasterize fonts
- File should be flattened with only an art layer (no background shirt color)
*We cannot work with 72dpi images that are typically found on the web. Please only use high resolution images when creating art files.