Artwork
📋 Important Information
File Security: Your artwork is uploaded securely to our OneDrive system and is only accessible to authorized personnel.
File Formats: We accept all major design formats. For best results, please provide vector files (PDF, AI, EPS) when possible.
Processing Time: We will review your submission and contact you within 48 hours during business days.
Confirmation: You will receive an email confirmation once your file has been successfully uploaded and processed.
📋 File Prep Instructions
Set your artwork up for print success! Follow these guidelines to ensure your artwork is print-ready and avoid production delays.
💡 Pro Tips for Print-Ready Files
- Start and finish your design in CMYK when possible.
- Flatten files prior to sending to Exalt. This eliminates “hidden” print challenges that may not show up in a PDF.
- Design your art on the correct size art board. Add crop marks and bleed lines to the art board.
- Ensure crop marks are on the PDF submitted. Keep all text and important elements at least 0.25” from the cut line.
- If there are bleeds, extend them 0.125"-0.25” past the cut line.
- Outline all fonts before saving to PDF.
- If the document is multiple pages, ensure each page is set up correctly and matches the size specifications. For multiple pages, send a separate PDF for each and use the file name to reflect the order.
- Be cautious with gradients. These can cause “banding,” especially in pastels and greys. Make transitions gradual for smooth results.
Maximum file size per upload is 40 MB.
Reduce file size by resampling images to 300 dpi before export.
Convert all files to CMYK color space.
Cyan: 20 Magenta: 20 Yellow: 20 Black: 100 (Preferred Black Build)
Fonts: Embed or outline all fonts.
Do not exceed 270% total ink.
Excessive ink can cause print issues.
C: 100 M: 100 Y: 70 K: 0 = 270 (Max)
Avoid stroke weights less than 1pt.
Avoid light color builds and high cyan builds.
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PDF (300 dpi, CMYK, all fonts embedded, no password protection)
JPG (300 dpi, CMYK)
TIFF (300 dpi, CMYK, flatten transparencies)
All final artwork should be at least 300 dpi.
Do not use web images (usually 72 dpi).
Bleed: Add 0.125" on each side.
Trim: Final size after cutting.
Safe: Keep important elements 0.0625" inside trim.
Avoid borders; cutting shifts may cause uneven edges.
Available in 1/8" (0.125") and 1/4" (0.25").
1/8" = tighter, 1/4" = wider.
Overprinting is used for special effects. Avoid on white elements. Check with Output Preview in Acrobat Pro.
