Art Checklist
- Layout
- 1/8” Bleed when art extends off the mat
- Critical elements at least 1/4" inside mat edge
- Image Resolution
- Save images at 300ppi/dpi, sized to 100%
- Save images as .psd, .tif, .eps, or .ai files
- Fonts
- At least 18pt serif, 12pt sans-serif
- Reversed type set to bold
- Convert to outlines/curves
- Include all Screen and Printer fonts
- Software- current or recent Mac or PC versions of:
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Acrobat PDF
- Photoshop
- Art Submission
- Color Target or Output Sample
- Calibrated color target
- PMS callouts for spot color mats
- Black and white prints for position only
- Colors
- CMYK 4-Color Process
- Design Tips
- Include all files, including fonts and images
- Avoid small type and other thin elements
- Avoid borders, text, and other elements that run close to and parallel to the edge of the mat
- Convert fonts to outlines/curves
- Corner Radius
- 3/8” is our standard corner radius
- Any other corner radius requires a custom die
- Square corners are NOT recommended