Artwork Submission Guidelines
Support files for SFS Designers
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Logo Files -Vector Format Only -Outlined -All text converted to curves/paths -.ai, .eps, .pdf, .psd |
Graphics/Line Art -Vector Format -150-300 dpi at 100% Scale -CMYK preferable |
Photography -150-300 dpi at 100% scale -5 megapixels or larger -.tiff, .png, .jpg, .psd, .bmp |
Text/Data -Microsoft Word or Excel -Text is copied/pasted -Review spelling on proof |
Uploading your Artwork/Graphics
Please call us for the user name
& password 509-489-4200
Completed Artwork for Signs
Preferred
Adobe Illustrator CS or higher file in CMYK color mode or EPS Vectored artwork, all art embedded and 150dpi or higher, all text changed to outlines/paths/curves. The artboard should be the exact sign size, where any bleed extends beyond the artboard or crop area by 1/4" or more. Any custom cutting should be indicated with a 1pt single color line as a separate vectored image shape, or separate layer.
Supported
Adobe Photoshop CS or higher file in CMYK color mode. The file should be 150dpi or higher, flattened and saved in .psd format. If the artwork bleeds, the Photoshop canvas should be .5" larger on every edge.
Raster images (.jpg, .bmp, .tiff) should be 150dpi or larger at size. Do not submit images that are .gif files off the internet
Unacceptable
PageMaker, Quark, Word, Publisher, Excel, InDesign, saved from the web, raster logos, scanned logos. PDFs or EPS files containing embedded artwork under 150dpi. EPS, AI, or PDF files containing raster logos.
Completed Artwork for Vehicle Graphics & Wraps
Vehicle wraps should be saved to an accurate template (Check with Signs for Success to see if we have the correct template for your Make,Model,Year vehicle) or created from photo + measurements). Wraps artwork should be ≥72dpi and in Illustrator or Photoshop only. Artwork must provide for the curvature of the vehicle as well as 6" to 10" extending beyond the edge of the vehicle. Text should have bleed enough around for flexibility in installation to move graphics to fit vehicle body lines, openings, etc.

Submit your artwork via email, cd, or
through Signs for Success' ftp (call for details)