Artwork Information

What program(s) should I use?

Here is a list of file formats we prefer. (Please call us if you cannot provide one of these formats.)

Layout files:

  • Adobe Illustrator (versions CS2 or earlier)

  • Adobe InDesign (version CS2 or earlier)

  • CorelDRAW 8

Photos or images:

  • TIFF (.tif)

  • Adobe Photoshop (up to version CS3) (.psd)

  • Adobe Photoshop EPS (.eps) - with 8-bit TIFF preview

  • Windows Bitmaps (.bmp)

  • Corel Photo-Paint (.cpt)

  • Photo CD (.pcd)

  • GIF (.gif) – accepted, but not recommended for print

  • JPEG (.jpg) – accepted, but not recommended for print

Guidelines

To ensure that your project comes out perfect, please use the following guidelines for all .AI, .EPS, PDF formatted files.

  1. Convert all fonts to an outline or include font(s) with file in PC format.

  2. Include linked photo(s) and/or image(s) with file, even if image(s) are embedded.

  3. Make sure image resolution is appropriate and in CMYK or RGB color mode.

  4. Make sure image is in correct proportion to desired finished size.

  5. Do not compress or encode file.

  6. If color is print up to the edge set a 1/8” bleed on artwork.

  7. Any font smaller that 8 pt may appear fuzzy or may not print properly.

Disclaimer: Bee Seen Signs, Inc. and their employees do not take any responsibility for the content of the artwork provided. Nor can they be responsible for typos and/or other artwork errors. Color you see on your monitor will not match the final print. We highly recommend to our customers to check all spelling and artwork from a physical proof before final approval to print.