Please read the following information thoroughly before uploading:
POWERPOINT FILES
Please, save your PowerPoint files as one-page PDFs. (From File menu in Powerpoint, select save as PDF).
Also, PowerPoint has a maximum page size of 56" by 56". Posters larger than this should be created at Half Size or Quarter Size. See below for more information on scaling poster sizes.
Multiple research posters will need to be uploaded and reviewed in the Proof Center separately. If you have more than 3 and prefer to upload as a group, create an order for the first one and then share a folder with us containing the rest of the poster files. Or simply call us to discuss other options!
PowerPoint Templates are available HERE.
IMAGE SIZE
All graphics must be at minimum 72DPI in resolution at actual print size.
How do I check the resolution of my graphics?
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).
To ensure maximum print quality of your final product, we encourage you to check the size and resolution of each image on your poster.
What does Actual Print Size mean?
Actual Print Size is the size of your final product, i.e. if you want a 48" by 36" poster, the artwork you send us to print should be built at 48" by 36".
Alternatively, we will accept files built at half size or quarter 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 Full Artwork Be? |
|---|
Actual Print Size
(Printed @ 100%) | Half Size
(Printed @ 200%) | Quarter Size
(Printed @ 400%) |
| 36" x 42" | 18" x 21" | 9" x 10.5" |
| 36" x 48" | 18" x 24" | 9" x 12" |
| 48" x 60" | 24" x 30" | 12" x 15" |
| A0 85cm x 120cm | 42.5cm x 60cm | 21.25cm x 30cm |
| 48" x 96" | 24" x 48" | 12" x 24" |
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 a 48" x 36" print, the Trim Size would be: 48" x 36").
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 other poster building software.
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.
