Digital Artwork Requirements
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Supported Applications
All digital artwork should be submitted using one of the following applications:
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- QuarkXPress
- Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Please see our note below for use of all other applications.
Files should be sized to the final page size of the project. Be sure to properly configure the file for spot or process color, and include the supporting sourse files shown below. You may also want to visit our 'Tips and Tricks' and 'Layout Guidelines' pages for additional tips to prepare your file correctly.
Submitting Color Accurate Digital Artwork
Please see our section on Color Management.
Supporting Documents
All supporting documents should be provided as follows:
- Vector Art
- Vector art files should be saved as encapsulated postscript (.EPS) files. Any embedded fonts should be converted to paths and any embedded bitmap files should be CMYK. Be sure to reference correct Pantone colors in your file for spot color jobs.
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- Bitmapped Art
- Bitmapped art files should be saved as .TIF or Photoshop .EPS files and may use LZW compression. Be sure to provide CMYK or Grayscale images. Duotones should reference the correct spot color. Avoid .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .WMF, and .PICT files.
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- Fonts
- Adobe Type I or TrueType fonts may be used (though Adobe Type I fonts are recommended). Be sure to include both screen and printer fonts. Avoid Multiple Master fonts. Any fonts embedded in .EPS files must be converted to paths.
Other File Formats
We understand that other applications can be used to create digital artwork. Though we recommend using Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXpress and Adobe Acrobat PDFfor your ffiles, TigerPress will attempt to support any other applications and file formats that you provide. Please be advised that additional charges will apply as needed.
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