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

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

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