Artwork Guidelines

Following these guidelines ensures your prints come out exactly as you intended.

Resolution

• Minimum 300 DPI at final print size. Low-res artwork will look blurry when printed.
• For large format (banners), 150 DPI at full size is acceptable.

Bleed & Safe Zone

• Add 3mm bleed on all four sides. Artwork elements that touch the edge must extend into the bleed.
• Keep all text and important elements 3mm inside the trim edge (safe zone).

Colour Mode

• Use CMYK colour mode for all print artwork. RGB files will be converted automatically which may shift colours.
• For black text, use 100% K only (not rich black) to avoid registration issues.

Accepted File Formats

• PDF (preferred) — Export as PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4 with bleed marks.
• AI — Outline all fonts before saving.
• PSD — Flatten layers or save as a merged file.
• PNG / JPG — Ensure minimum 300 DPI at actual print size.

Fonts

Embed or outline all fonts in your artwork to prevent font substitution during printing.

No Design?

Use Canva to design for free. Select the correct size template, design, and download as a PDF with bleed.