Artwork Guidelines

Already have your design ready? Upload your artwork when placing your order, and we’ll take care of the rest. Please check the artwork requirements for your chosen product below to help ensure your files are set up correctly and ready for high-quality printing.

Printed Signs

To help us achieve the best possible print quality, please supply your artwork using the following specifications:
  • Resolution: Minimum 300 dpi at the finished print size
  • File format: PDF or high-quality JPEG
  • Colour mode: CMYK
  • Fonts: All fonts must be outlined or embedded
  • Bleed: 3 mm on every edge
  • Safe zone: Keep important text, logos and design elements at least 3 mm inside the finished edge
Artwork supplied in RGB or using Pantone colours will be converted to CMYK during the proofing process. Please be aware that this may result in slight colour differences.

Hemmed Banners

Please follow the specifications below when preparing your print-ready artwork:
  • File format: Print-ready PDF
  • Colour mode: CMYK
  • Resolution: Minimum 150 dpi at the finished print size
  • Bleed: Add 5 mm on every edge
  • Safe zone: Keep important text, logos and design elements at least 50 mm inside the finished edge
  • Font size: Minimum 60 pt for clear readability
  • Line thickness: Lines should be at least 2 mm (approximately 5.6 pt) thick
  • Fonts: Outline or embed all fonts before exporting your PDF
  • Overprint: Check your artwork for unintended overprint settings
The 50 mm safe zone allows space for banner finishing, including hems and eyelets.