Preparing Files

Preparing Files

Preparing Files

Bleeds & Crop Marks

What is a bleed?

What are crop marks? How do I create them?

What are guidelines, and how do I prepare guidelines in my artwork?

What is Image Area?

What is the Trimming Zone?

Can I have borders in my artwork?

Colours & Colour Mode

What are the colour options?

What is the acceptable colour mode?

What is four colour process?

What is RGB colour mode? How can I convert RGB to CMYK?

How important is it to convert my files to CMYK?

What are image tones and highlights?

What is grayscale colour mode? What is rich black?

What colour profile should I use when working with Ai, PS, PDF, and JPG?

How do I match the foreground and background colours on my design?

File Formats & Size

What is a bitmapped image?

What is a vector image?

What type of print-ready file formats are acceptable for uploads?

What is the difference between a .TIF and a .TIFF, or a .JPG and a .JPEG?

What is the maximum file size acceptable for uploads?

Typefaces & Fonts

What are typefaces and fonts?

How do I prepare my fonts and files?

What are embedded fonts?

What are decorative fonts/decorative typefaces?

What is Serif and Sans-serif?

Resolution

Print Products

Signage/Banner