File Format:

• Any native document with supporting fonts/files (indesign, illustrator, photoshop, etc...), or high-rez PDF, TIF, PSD, etc..

• If saving to PDF please make sure you save as a high-rez pdf (“Press Quality” or better)

• Make sure document raster/effects settings (high-rez 300 dpi) Applies to effects used in illustrator/indesign

• Downsampling:“none”

• Compression:“zip”

Additional Specs:

• Specify PMS colors if possible

• Convert text to curves/outlines (to avoid font conflicts)

• Include all supporting files (images, art, fonts)

• If you use effects in illustrator, indesign, etc., set the raster settings for the document at 300dpi, transparent, and do not “preserve spot colors” (this does funky things when exported as a PDF)

For Billboards:

1. Create all layouts at 300 dpi, scale: 1” = 1’
2. Include pantone coated colors, for spot colors.
3. Include all fonts: postscripts, Suitcase, True Type, etc....
4. Make sure to include ALL images used in the layout.

Sizing Examples:

If your billboard is 14’x48’, Create it 14”x48” at 300 dpi.

If you billboard is 6’x12’, Create it 6”x12” at 300 dpi.

For High Resolution Printing:

1. Create all layouts full size at a minimum of 100dpi
2. Include pantone coated colors, for spot colors.
3. Include all fonts; postscripts, Suitcase, True Type, etc....
4. Make sure to include ALL images used in the layout.

Sizing Examples:

If your ad is 72”x48”, Create it 72”x48” at 100dpi.

If your ad is 30”x144”, Create it 30”x144” at 100dpi.

File Delivery:

• If you can send larger files via email, we can receive file sizes up to 25mb. Send email to: info@Maxxink.net 

• WeTransfer - send very large files easily

• Any other file sharing you prefer: Dropbox, Google Drive, One Drive, etc.  

If you have questions about artwork, sizing, templates, etc.  just give us a call.