Please read the following information thoroughly before uploading:
PDFs are a vector only file format.
POWERPOINT FILES
PowerPoint files must be saved out as PDFs and each sign should be built on a different, 16" x 12" page.
IMAGE SIZE
All graphics must be at minimum 72DPI in resolution at actual print size.
How do I check the resolution of my artwork?
The resolution of an image is measured in DPI which stands for Dots Per Inch. Dots are pixels. The more pixels per inch there are, the sharper the image will appear.
To check the resolution and pixel dimensions of your image on a PC: right click on the image and select Properties, then select the Details tab. The pixel dimensions and resolution will be under Image.
(On a Mac, open the image in Preview, then in the Tools menu click Show Inspector.)
Pixels to Print Calculator
Enter the pixel dimensions and resolution of your image.
The calculator will tell you what size it will print (in inches).
What does Actual Print Size mean?
Actual Print Size is the size of your final product, i.e. 16" by 12".
Alternatively, we will accept files built at half size and scale them to print size for you. Note: Scaling artwork up may affect the final quality of graphics/text.
| What Size Should My Artwork Be? |
|---|
Actual Print Size
(Printed @ 100%) | Half Size
(Printed @ 200%) |
| 16" x 12" | 8" x 6" |
BLEED AND SAFE AREA
Ideally, artwork should be built at actual print size with no bleeds.
Important content should be within the safe area (about 1" from the edge of your artwork).
What does Bleed, Trim Size, and Safe Area mean?
Bleed: The portion of your artwork that extends past the trim size. MegaPrint does not require artwork to have bleeds – we will print your artwork right to the Trim Size.
Trim Size: The final size of your printed artwork after any excess edges have been cut off (i.e. if you order an 18" x 24" print, the Trim Size would be: 18" x 24").
Safe Area: The area of your artwork where content is safe from being cut off. In the Proof Center, the Safe Area will be indicated by a green line.
NATIVE FILES
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Corel files
Please embed all images and fonts or convert fonts to outlines/curves before sending your files to us.
Any solid coated Pantone colors should be named as spot colors.
