Resolution & File Specifications

Technical guidelines for optimal print quality and color accuracy

High-resolution print file example showing crisp detail at 300 DPI

Standard Print | All Products

High Resolution Files

300 DPI

CMYK color mode

Low-resolution web graphic example showing pixelation at 72 DPI

Avoid | Web Graphics

Low Resolution Files

72 DPI

RGB color mode

Large format banner/sign viewed at distance illustrating 150 DPI guidance

Signs & Banners | Outdoor

Large Format Signs

150 DPI

CMYK color mode

Billboard viewed from far away illustrating 72–100 DPI for distant viewing

Billboards | Distant Viewing

Grand Format Specs

72–100 DPI

Designed for distance

Accepted Formats

PDF

Adobe PDF

Industry standard. Preferred for all jobs.

TIFF

TIFF Image

Flattened, no layers. LZW compression.

JPG

High-Res JPG

Minimum compression level 12.

Core Specifications

Max file size

500MB

Per individual file upload

Color profile

GRACoL 2006

Converted to CMYK mode

Setup Checklist

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0.125" bleeds on all sides
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All fonts outlined or embedded
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0.125" safety margin for text
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No transparency issues in PDF

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