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Great print starts with a great file. Follow this guide to set up artwork that prints sharp, accurate and on time. Not sure? Send it anyway — we check every file free of charge and fix small issues before printing.
Preferred file types
PDF (best)
Export as PDF/X-1a or High Quality Print with fonts embedded and bleed included.
AI / EPS / CDR
Vector files for logos, signage and vinyl cutting. Outline all fonts.
PSD / TIFF / JPG
Image-based designs at full size and correct resolution, flattened.
Word / PowerPoint
Accepted for documents, but fonts and spacing can shift — export to PDF where possible.
Screenshots, WhatsApp-compressed images and logos copied from websites are usually too low-quality to print. Send the original file.
Size, bleed & safe area
- Trim size — the finished size of your item (e.g. business card 85 × 55 mm, A5 148 × 210 mm).
- Bleed — extend backgrounds and images 3 mm past the trim on every side for small print (cards, flyers, brochures, booklets).
- Safe area — keep text and logos at least 5 mm inside the trim for small print.
- Banners — keep important content 30–50 mm from the edges to allow for hems and eyelets.
- Large formats — supply at full size if you can; otherwise use an exact scale such as 1:10 and tell us.
Resolution
| Product | Viewing distance | Resolution at final size |
|---|---|---|
| Business cards, flyers, brochures, books | In the hand | 300 DPI |
| Posters, pull-up banners, exhibition graphics | 1–3 m | 150–200 DPI |
| PVC banners, building signage | 3–10 m | 100–150 DPI |
| Billboards, large vehicle wraps | 10 m+ | 50–100 DPI |
If you design at a reduced scale (e.g. 1:10), multiply the resolution by the same factor — 1:10 artwork for a banner needs 1,000–1,500 DPI at that small size.
Colour (CMYK & brand colours)
- Design in CMYK. RGB files are converted and bright greens, blues and oranges may look duller in print.
- Give Pantone references for brand-critical colours and we will match as closely as the process allows.
- For rich black backgrounds use C40 M30 Y30 K100; keep small black text at K100 only.
- Screens are backlit, so printed colours always look slightly different. Ask for a printed proof for colour-critical jobs.
Fonts & text
- Outline / convert fonts to curves (recommended) in Illustrator, CorelDRAW or InDesign.
- Embed fonts when exporting your PDF.
- If sending open files, include the font files (where your licence allows).
Minimum text size: 6 pt for small print; for banners and signs make text large and bold enough to read at the viewing distance.
Images & logos
- Use original photos from a camera or stock library, not social media downloads.
- Logos should be vector (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF) wherever possible.
- Avoid tiny text inside photos — it blurs when printed.
Product-specific setup
Business cards
85 × 55 mm + 3 mm bleed = 91 × 61 mm document. Text 5 mm from edge.
Pull-up banners
85 × 200 cm: leave the bottom 10–15 cm free of key content (hidden in the base).
PVC banners
Keep 5 cm clear around edges for hems and eyelets.
Company stamps
Send text lines and logo; we lay it out and send a proof.
T-shirts
Transparent PNG or vector, 300 DPI at print size (e.g. A4 for front prints).
Vehicle wraps
Send the vehicle make/model; we provide a template with door handles and windows.
Finishing allowances
Tell us about folding, binding, eyelets, hems, pole pockets, die-cuts or lamination when you order. Keep content away from folds (at least 3 mm) and from the spine on perfect-bound books (at least 10 mm).
Need assistance?
Our designers can set up, fix or create artwork for you. Choose “I need design help” on any product, or upload your files and we’ll check them before printing.
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Last updated: November 2026
