File Formats
If we are printing door hangers or postcards directly from your own finished artwork the
following are some guidelines to simplify the process of sending us your files.
The preferred format for sending us files is a press quality PDF.
We also accept EPS, JPG and TIFF formats as well as native files in any of the usual design & page layout programs such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, and so on.
When preparing files, make sure that they are CMYK. Flatten all files and convert fonts to outline before sending them. Images and files should be at 300 dpi resolution.
Design specifications:
Bleed
Door hangers and postcards need to have 0.1 25″ (i.e. 1/8th) inch bleed on all four sides. As an example, for 4×6 final size trimmed postcard, the file that we need to get is 4.25×6.25.
Safe area
In order to allow for tolerances in trimming the printed pieces, your design should allow for a O.25″ (1/4th) inch “safe area” between the edge of your design and the edge of the paper. Please keep all critical text within the “safe area”. For door hangers, no critical text in the top 1.75″ area where a hole will be punched.
Layout & Templates
The layout guide and templates below will further assist in ensuring correct submission of files.
Postcards
Final Postcard | File Dimension | Template |
Size | To send | |
4×6 | 4.25×6.25 | Postcard Template 4×6.ait |
5.5X8.5 | 5.75X8.75 | Postcard Template 5_5 x 8_5.ait |
6×11 | 6.25X1 1.25 | Postcard Template 6×1 1.ait |
Doorhanger
Final Doorhanger | File Dimension | Template |
Size | To send | |
4.25×11 | 4.55×11.25 | Doorhanger Template 4_25x11.ait |
6X18 | 6.25X18.25 | Doorhanger Template 6 x 18.ait |