Art Specifications

Application Software:

• Adobe Illustrator (CS2 and earlier) - EPS or AI files.
• Adobe Photoshop (CS2 and earlier) - TIF files or PSD files if layered.
• PDF files (high resolution with fonts outlined or supplied).

NOTE: We currently do NOT accept InDesign or Quark files. However, they may be exported or saved as high resolution PDFs.

Digital Media

• We accept CDs, DVDs, or 100mb Zips.
• Smaller files (under 10mb) can be emailed to art@bannercreations.com or uploaded to our FTP site.
• Contact the Art Department for instructions, username, and password.

NOTE: When sending multiple files, please follow our naming convention of banner name and size, ex. BCI logo 3x5. Failure to do so may result in additional art charges.

File Requirements

• 1” MINIMUM of bleed built into the file at full size. Larger banners and certain fabrics may require more.
• Resolution - 100ppi at final size. A lower resolution image may have poor print quality. A higher resolution image does not increase quality of the print and can slow the production process and may result in additional art charges.
• Files MUST be submitted at 100%, 50%, or 25% of final size and scale proportionally.
• Fonts MUST be outlined, rasterized, or included with the files.

Format Specifics

• PDFs from InDesign or Quark MUST have the fonts included.
• All linked images MUST be included and layered for editing.
• Photoshop files MUST be layered for color correcting or matching. Please send both flat and layered files.

Color Matching Information

• We match to coated PMS colors or customer provided hard copies. If neither are provided, the customer must submit a waiver and the file will be printed as is.

Dye Sublimation or Ink jet

• We accept either raster or vector artwork.
• Fonts outlined, rasterized, or sent.

Screen print, Applique, or Vinyl

• We accept vector artwork only.
• Fonts outlined or sent.

Customer Approvals

• After the order is placed and the art is received, the customer will receive two layouts to sign off on before production can begin.
• Layout approval submitted via email.
• Color proof approval printed on the specific material chosen for the order.

If you have additional questions please call the Art Department 612-871-1015