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Refer to the guidelines below for the best results. However, if you're not familiar with design programs, attach your artwork to the online Quick Quote Form in whatever format you have so we can give you an accurate quote and then we can help to adjust your artwork into the correct print ready format before going to print.
Design Size
Set artwork files to actual 'size' with Photoshop files saved as 300dpi.
Logos, graphic and lettering
Vector based artwork is required for most types of printing. Adobe Illustrator is the preferred program, please save as .ai or .eps files.
Ensure any placed images have a resolution of 300dpi and image size should be at least 100% of intended print size.
Save all fonts to outlines.
Digital Photographs
If you just want a photograph printed then the following formats are acceptable: .psd, .jpeg, .pdf, .eps.
- Image resolution must be 150-300dpi
- Image size should be at least 100% of the intended print size
- Save as CMYK
- Tell us the dimensions of the prints if you know them
Fonts
If you have used text, convert all the text to outlines by selecting 'Type' - 'Create Outlines' in Adobe Illustrator. This is very important as it will allow us to view your files as they were designed, instead of having our program convert your fonts to one that is installed. If you can't convert the text to outlines then make sure you supply us with the appropriate fonts.
File Sizes
For files of 5MB or less, attach your artwork to the quote form in the relevant print location. If the file size is larger than 5MB then please email it to sales.team@garmentprinting.co.uk or alternatively use a programme like Your Sent It.
Web Images
Images taken from websites in general will not be suitable for printing as the quality is very low and the print will be pixelated. Always try to get the original logo or image file in the formats mentioned below. If using Google Images, select Large or Very Large images.
Accepted Formats
Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .eps)
- Convert all text to outlines
- Outline all strokes
Adobe Photoshop (.psd, .tif, .eps)
- Must be 300 dpi
- Save as CMYK
Acrobat (PDF)
- Set image export to 300dpi
- Embed all fonts and images upon export
Maximum Print Size
Screen Printing: W33cm x H45cm - A2 size available upon request
Direct to Garment Printing: MAX - 35.25cm wide by 40.25cm tall
Transfer Printing: Approx A4 - W30cm x H21cm - But A3 possible upon request
Artwork Service
Most of the time we try to help with artwork Free Of Charge but sometimes we have to charge an hourly rate for artwork. We will tell you the exact artwork service cost before proceeding.
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