FILE PREPARATION GUIDELINES

If your questions or concerns are not addressed in the below listed file preparation guidelines, please feel free to contact one of POPGRAPHICSUSA.COM courteous project managers by calling 954.577.3188.

Files prepared in Adobe Photoshop (file format .psd, .tif, .eps, or .jpeg)
Files should be print size at 300dpi or proportionately scaled, but no larger than 400MB. If file size is larger than 400MB, scale back the dots-per-inch to 150dpi.

All files should not contain extra paths or channels.
If the type was not rasterized all fonts must be included with the file submission.
All “.jpeg” files should be saved at maximum image quality.
All photoshop “.eps” files should be saved with binary encoding with “Include
Vector Data” and “Image Interpolation” boxes checked.
.5” Bleed is strongly suggested if finished print is being mounted.

Files prepared in Adobe Illustrator (file format .ai, .eps)
File should be print size or proportionately scaled.
All fonts must be included with the file submission if the type was not outlined.
All hidden layers should be deleted and all layers should be unlocked.
All placed images must be included with file submission.
Do not embed images.
.5” Bleed is strongly suggested if finished print is being mounted.

Files prepared in CorelDraw (file format .crd)
File should be print size or proportionately scaled.
All fonts must be included with file submission.
All placed images must be included with file submission.
.5” Bleed is strongly suggested if finished print is being mounted.

Files prepared in Freehand (file format .eps)
File should be print size or proportionately scaled.
All fonts must be included with file submission if type was not outlined.
All placed images must be included with file submission.
Do not embed images.
.5” Bleed is strongly suggested if finished print is being mounted.

Files prepared in QuarkXpress (file format .qxd)
File should be print size or proportionately scaled.
All fonts must be included with file submission.
Do not force or flag fonts in QuarkXpress.
All placed images must be included with file submission.
.5” Bleed is strongly suggested if finished print is being mounted.