File Formats

• Photo Formats
• Logo/Mascot Formats
• Text Files
• Mailing Lists


• InDesign
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Adobe pdf

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  Photo Formats

  Acceptable Photo Formats File must be high resolution (300dpi at desired printing size) .psd .tif .jpg .eps

  Unacceptable Photo Formats Web images (too small) .gif .bmp .cdr .doc .pub .png .cdr .pdf Do not send photos from your website! (these files are low-resolution and will not print well)

  Colors in Photos

  We convert RGB to CMYK. We cannot guarantee that there will not be color shift. We are not responsible for color changes when converting.

  Professional Photography

  We cannot re-print professional photography without a photo release form filled out. Download the form now and submit with your order.

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  Logo / Mascot Formats

  Acceptable Logo Formats Line art .ai .eps .psd- only if 600dpi .tif- only if 600dpi .jpg- only if 600dpi Colors must be CMYK No spot colors Type converted to outlines

  Unacceptable Logo Formats Web images (too small) Laser prints Logos printed on inkjet printer Faxed Artwork Photocopies .gif .bmp .cdr .doc .png .cdr .pub

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  Text Files

  Plain Text (.txt) file ONLY
  (plain text, no formatting)
  
  

  How to save in .txt format from Microsoft Word

  1. Open the Word document
  2. Select Save As
  3. From the dropdown "save as type", select Plain Text (.txt)
  4. Click "Save" button
  5. Click "OK" to clearing of format or file conversion warning
  

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  Mailing Lists

  Excel (.xls) file ONLY
  Submit only ONE Excel file with ONE worksheet.
  You must combine all your lists prior to uploading!
  
  File must include the following fields:
  NAME, ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP.
  Download a sample Excel File
  

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  InDesign (preferred format)

  .indd
  Create the file with a bleed of .125"
  Make sure colors are CMYK (no spot colors)
  Include links (called "packaging")
  Include fonts
  
  Compress files to upload
  The file extension will change to .zip or .sit
  Compressing also reduces overall files size for faster uploading.
  
  

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  Illustrator

  .ai .eps
  Create the file with a bleed of .125"
  Make sure colors are CMYK (no spot colors)
  Convert text to outlines (or provide all fonts)
  
  Compress files to upload
  The file extension will change to .zip or .sit
  Compressing also reduces overall files size for faster uploading.
  

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  Photoshop

  .psd .tif .jpg
  Image should be saved as CMYK
  Must be a minimum of 300 dpi at desired printing size
  Line art should be saved at a minimum of 600 dpi
  
  Compress files to upload
  The file extension will change to .zip or .sit
  Compressing also reduces overall files size for faster uploading
  

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  Adobe Pdf

  .pdf
  Do not downsample or compress resolution
  Include a bleed of .125" on each side of the layout
  Make sure colors are CMYK (no spot colors)
  Select all fonts and "create outlines" or "text to curves."
  Or you can provide all fonts in a zipped file.
  
  Compress files to upload
  The file extension will change to .zip or .sit
  Compressing also reduces overall files size for faster uploading
  
  MagnetStreet cannot take responsibility for low quality images used within the PDF.

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