Artwork Guidelines
Everything your designer needs to hand us a file that prints correctly the first time.
Accepted File Formats
AI (Adobe Illustrator), PDF and EPS. Maximum file size 100 MB. Send vector wherever possible — raster artwork cannot be rescaled without loss.
Color Space
CMYK or PMS only. RGB files will shift on press because the gamut does not survive conversion. If you need an exact brand color, give us the PMS reference.
Image Resolution
Photographic content at 150–300 PPI at final print size. All images must be embedded in the file and converted to CMYK.
Type
Outline all fonts before sending. Keep body copy above 6 pt and reversed-out type above 8 pt so it holds on uncoated stock.
Dielines
Do not flatten the dieline template we send you. Black lines are cut, red lines are crease, green lines are bleed, and dotted lines mark safety margins and perforations. Keep every element 0.125 inch inside the cut line.
Strokes and Special Finishes
Minimum stroke thickness is 0.25 pt (0.003 in). Spot UV, foiling and embossing must each be supplied on their own layer as 100% black shapes.
Ready to price your packaging?
Send your dimensions and a quantity — a rough idea is enough to start. A specialist replies within 24 hours with a fixed price and a free 3D mockup, and nothing is charged until you approve it.
- Free dieline and 3D mockup before you pay
- No die charges, no plate charges
- Orders from 50 boxes, free US & Canada shipping
- Artwork in AI, PDF, EPS or TIFF