Specs

ACCEPTABLE FILE FORMATS

MEDIA ACCEPTED

We recommend you build your original files using:
Illustrator CC 2023 or below
Photoshop CC 2023 or below		Flash drives or electronic transfer
SAVING YOUR FILES

SAVE your file(s) as a High Quality PDF –
Preferred Vector format.
High quality, editable PDF files saved from Illustrator and Photoshop are required, as they
are more suitable for large format printing as well as our preflight software. Art time will be
charged if files need to be fixed or altered to meet guidelines.

The high quality, print ready PDF is the only file we require for orders that do not require
design time. However, if you are needing any design adjustments such as updating text,
rearranging elements or replacing images then all support art (fonts, images, etc)
should be uploaded to our FTP site in a zipped folder. Please note the file name on your PO
along with the design time notes.

Do NOT include printer marks such as crop marks and print registration marks in your print
ready files.

Please note that Illustrator special effects such as glows, transparencies or drop shadows are not recommended. These effects sometimes have unpredictable results when printing.
Photoshop is preferred when using such special effects. We also cannot guarantee color output of these effects.

FONTS
Fonts must be converted to outlines on all print ready PDF files. If text changes are required then please send your PDF file with live, unoutlined fonts. Please send the TruType font(s) with your PO along with notes regarding the changes needed.

COLOR SPECS
Please provide all vector files (Illustrator) in CMYK format. Please supply all raster artwork
(Photoshop files, jpgs, tiffs) in RGB format for the most accurate color output. Please provide a hard
copy proof of the files being printed for color accuracy and a PDF layout for file layout accuracy.If Pantone colors need to be matched please specify on purchase order or hard copy reference.
All critical Pantone colors must be plugged into the file as solid coated swatches. If multiple
Pantone swatches are used in the file, all will be matched to solid coated unless otherwise specified.If color matching to existing graphics, we will need those back to review. Please contact your
sales representative for a case number. We guarantee color matching on all hard copy proofs,
specified Pantone colors and client-supplied hard copy proofs. Orders without indication of
Pantone colors, supplied proofs or requested hard copy proofs are NOT guaranteed for color.RESOLUTION
All raster files (either print files or linked files) must be at 100-120 pixels per inch at 100%.

VINYL CUT GRAPHICS
Artwork must be set-up as a vector file with fonts converted to outlines for all cut vinyl.
Please specify Avery color number for solid color vinyl or PMS color for dsg and cut vinyl.

MURALS & POPUP GRAPHICS
Popup mural files must be built as one file. Please note where panel breaks are located and
try to minimize the amount of type that crosses over the panel breaks.

FOR ONLINE ORDERS
Files uploaded must be High Quality PDF – Preferred VECTOR format, max size of 500MB.

FOR ORDER PLACED THROUGH SALES / CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Files are accepted via Email (up to 10MB), FTP site or File Transfer link such as WeTransfer, Hightail or Dropbox.

File size – no more than 1GB files.

FTP SITE GUIDELINES
We provide an FTP site to upload files quickly and at no additional cost. The site can be accessed through a web browser at https://exhibitcompany.com/services/graphics/ftp/

Please read below for detailed instructions.

1. Please place all art files in a folder. Please name the folder by client name and purchase order
number.

2. Compress files using software such as WinZip or Stuffit. All compressed files must be under
500MB.