Artwork Formats

Our pre-press department accepts files from IBM and MAC platforms.  Here is a list of the software we support:

As software changes frequently, please contact us for currently supported versions of the above programs.

When possible, please send vector artwork (Illustrator, Freehand or CorelDraw).  If the artwork is sent as a bitmap (.jpg, .tif, .bmp), make certain to set its resolution at 300 dots per inch (dpi) or better whenever possible.  This will insure sharp graphical clarity.  Any resolution less than 300 dpi will appear grainy, especially if the image that is sent must be increased in size.  Large files may be sent in compressed format using the zip or aladdin compression applications.

NOTE: If you are unable to send the file in any of the above listed formats, please contact one of our customer service representatives.  He or she will help in determining other possible options that may be available.

Acceptable Media

Fonts

Anytime that you choose to send artwork, it would be extremely helpful if you also sent all of the fonts that were used in the creation of the job.  Please limit your font choices to TrueType or Type 1 fonts only.  You may also convert your fonts to outlines; however, we are not able to make changes if you choose this option.

PostScript Type 1 Fonts

The most popular and commercially acceptable font format is PostScript Type 1, created by Adobe Systems.  On a Macintosh PostScript fonts have two different parts: a bitmapped screen font plus a PostScript printer font (the screen font appears on the screen, and the printer font is sent to the printer to create clean type on the page). On a PC, Post Script fonts are all inclusive rather than in two parts.  You need to have Adobe Type Manager to use PostScript fonts.

TrueType Fonts

TrueType fonts were developed by Apple and Microsoft and are a low end alternative to PostScript fonts.  Most fonts installed on PCs are TrueType.